After facing months of genocide accusations, pariah status and global pressure to halt the war in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed on a ceasefire proposal with President Donald Trump. The 20-point plan, unveiled by Trump and Netanyahu at the White House, greatly favors Israel. Hamas says it is still studying the plan and will respond soon. But with Trump rallying international support for his proposal, including from Hamas’ closest allies, the Islamic militant group could have a tough time refusing the offer.
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Local hospitals report at least 27 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip. This comes amid discussions about U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan to pause the nearly two-year war in Gaza. Hamas plans to review the proposal, which includes disarmament and international control over Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports the plan, but many Palestinians are skeptical, viewing it as favoring Israel. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continued Tuesday, with local hospitals reporting casualties. The conflict has led to a humanitarian crisis, with Gaza’s Health Ministry reporting over 66,000 deaths since the war began.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has returned to the forefront of Middle East peace efforts with a U.S. proposal that he take a leading role in overseeing Gaza’s administration and reconstruction. It’s familiar territory for Blair, who stepped down as the international community’s Mideast envoy in 2015, leaving a post that began with great promise but which struggled to deliver in its quest to promote peace between Israel and the Palestinians. U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal puts Gaza's territory and its more than 2 million people effectively under international control, deploying an international security force and installing a “Board of Peace” headed by Trump and Blair to oversee the administration and reconstruction.
Hamas says it will study U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza both within the group and with other Palestinian factions before responding. There was no indication on Tuesday when that response might come. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already thrown his support behind the proposal. Hamas faces a bitter tradeoff — the proposal demands that it effectively surrender and disarm. But if it rejects the deal, the U.S. could give Israel an even freer hand to continue its punishing campaign in the already devastated territory. Meanwhile, approval for the plan has been pouring in from the international community.
As Gaza’s humanitarian crisis grows, some women say they have been exploited by local men promising food, money, water, supplies or work in exchange for sexual interaction. For an Associated Press report, six women described their experiences, each speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution from their families or the men. The women said they were desperate to feed their children. Several had run out of food. Others were single mothers unable to support their families. Psychologists and aid groups also spoke to AP about the accounts of women in Gaza. They described an increase of reports in exploitation, even as data is hard to gather.
As Gaza’s humanitarian crisis grows, some women say they're being exploited by local men promising food, money, or other aid in exchange for sexual interactions. Six women detailed their experiences to The Associated Press, each speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution from their families or the men. The women said some of the men were associated with aid groups or approached them during aid registration. They described some solicitation as blatant, with men asking to touch or have sex with them. Other times, they said it was culturally coded, with marriage or meetings suggested. Psychologists report similar accounts from patients. Six human rights and relief organizations said they're aware of reports of men associated with aid groups soliciting sex.
Palestinian government welcomes Trump's plan to end the Israel-Hamas war, vows to make reforms demanded by US.
Trump plan to end Israel-Hamas war has been presented to Hamas, which is reviewing it in 'good faith', official tells AP.
They had a lot to say about global affairs. But complicated things happening closer to home? Not so much. Like their counterparts from other continents, African leaders took to the United Nations podium over the past week to address the U.N. General Assembly on pressing global issues, including climate change, inequality and the spread of conflict. African leaders spoke vehemently about global conflicts and called for an end to Israel’s attacks on Gaza. However, analysts say two of Africa’s most complicated conflicts in Sudan and Congo, which have killed thousands of people and both reached an impasse, were given barely any significant airtime by African leaders.
Georgia state House member Ruwa Romman has announced her candidacy for governor in 2026. She says Democrats need a clearer vision and better voter organization. Romman took part in an uncommitted movement that withheld support from Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024 due to opposition to President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war, although she endorsed Harris. Romman says her Palestinian descent will be a political strength and not a liability. Romman was elected in 2022 to a suburban Atlanta legislative district. She aims to raise the minimum wage, reopen hospitals and push corporations to divest single-family homes.