244 results
US President Donald Trump launched what he called the ‘Board of Peace’ with representatives from 19 countries signing the charter in Davos, Switzerland. Initially presented as a mechanism for Gaza’s reconstruction after two years of Israeli genocide, a charter draft now suggests its role may exceed Palestinian territory.
US President Donald Trump launched the so-called ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos as part of his 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan. While he claimed success, Gaza’s government reported over 1,300 Israeli violations including attacks, killings, and aid blockades, as humanitarian conditions continue to worsen across the Strip.
Reports indicate that Israel plans to limit the number of Palestinians entering Gaza through the Rafah Crossing, allowing more to leave than return, as part of a long-term goal to expel Palestinians from their land. Israel continues to violate the ceasefire deal by keeping the crossing closed, killing civilians, and obstructing aid.
Sheikh Saleh al-Arouri stated that the occupation is trying to impose new realities at Al-Aqsa Mosque, but growing resistance thwarts its plans. He emphasized that protecting the mosque is a collective duty and pointed to intensifying resistance in the West Bank. He also said the Authority’s project has failed and accused regional and international coordination of supporting the occupation. Hamas, he added, is committed to freeing prisoners and aligning with anti-occupation f
Hamas focuses on building relationships that support its resistance strategy, viewing Arab and Islamic ties as a strategic depth. The group firmly rejects normalization, considering it a violation of Palestinian rights. Its relations have seen developments with several countries, affirming openness to international actors—excluding the enemy it does not recognize.
The Deputy Chief of the Political Bureau stated that reliance on Oslo, international legitimacy, and the United States is futile, emphasizing that the Oslo phase is over. He noted that Abu Ammar realized the peace process wouldn’t lead to a Palestinian state and turned to armed resistance. He asserted the illegitimacy of the occupation, its potential removal, and the people’s ongoing readiness to resist.
