January 30, 2026 Israel set to reopen Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt for first time since May 2024 Israel announced that the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip will reopen "for limited movement of people only" on Sunday, Feb. 1.
January 29, 2026 Hamas emerges as ‘ultimate spoiler’ in Gaza plan as Trump insists terror group will disarm Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk says the group "never agreed to disarm" after President Donald Trump claimed the militant organization would throw down weapons.
January 27, 2026 How Israel’s West Bank security realities are reshaping the two-state debate The West Bank remains central to Israel's security strategy as experts debate two-state solution viability following declining Palestinian terrorist incidents.
January 27, 2026 How the Oct 7 Hamas terror attacks exposed long-running concerns about UNRWA, new film charges Tracing UNRWA from 1949 to today, the film examines refugee policy, weak oversight and alleged links to Hamas control in Gaza, raising questions about the agency’s role and accountability.
January 26, 2026 Israel confirms recovery of last hostage's remains from Gaza The remains of Ran Gvili, the final Israeli hostage held by Hamas, have been recovered from Gaza. The police officer died defending Israel on Oct. 7.
January 22, 2026 Trump pressures UK over Hamas-linked figure as US intel flags potential terror threat U.S. Treasury sanctioned Zaher Birawi, 64, alleging the Britain-based activist serves as a Hamas senior official through a Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad leadership role.
January 20, 2026 Trump floats ‘Board of Peace’ to replace UN, signals major global power shift President Donald Trump invited dozens of countries including Russia, China, and Ukraine to join his Board of Peace initiative, with a signing ceremony planned for Davos, Switzerland.
January 16, 2026 Trump launches phase 2 of Gaza peace plan — but Hamas disarmament remains the real test Trump launches phase two of Gaza plan focusing on demilitarization Hamas and reconstruction, but experts warn disarming Hamas remains decisive challenge.
January 13, 2026 Minnesota fraud probe fuels IRS crackdown calls on nonprofit accused of Hamas links IRS called to investigate CAIR-California tax-exempt status after Chairman Jason Smith refers the nonprofit, alleging misuse of taxpayer funds and unlawful activity support.
January 13, 2026 Trump admin labels Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations The U.S. designates the Lebanese, Jordanian and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, saying they pose risks to the U.S.