# Israel
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Netanyahu Rebukes US Plan to Include Qatar and Turkey on Gaza 'Peace Committee', Raising a Diplomatic Rift
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally opposed a US proposal to include Qatar and Turkey in a proposed Gaza "peace committee," instructing Israel's foreign ministry to convey objections to Washington and publicly insisting neither country's forces will be allowed into Gaza. The dispute underscores deeper disagreements over who should help manage security, aid and governance in Gaza after fighting, and complicates US efforts to build a multilateral mechanism for the territory's stabilization.
Israel Says It Is Primed to Meet ‘Multi‑Front’ Threats After Lessons From 2025 Iran Clash
IDF Chief Zamir announced the Israeli military is at high alert and prepared to use unprecedented offensive capabilities to meet potential multi‑front threats, citing lessons from a June 2025 confrontation with Iran. The declaration signals a sharpened deterrent posture but raises the risk of regional escalation and places persistent strain on Israel’s reserves and diplomacy.
Iran Warns an Attack on Khamenei Would Amount to ‘All-Out War,’ Escalating Regional Tensions
President Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Khamenei would be equivalent to an all-out war, reflecting Tehran’s heightened sensitivities after the weakening of its regional alliances. Iran blamed U.S. sanctions and accused the G7 of double standards while pledging to defend public order and sovereignty, a posture that raises the risk of escalation in the Middle East.
From Return to Ruins: How West Bank Refugees’ Smallest Right — to Go Home — Has Been Shrunk to a Van and a Promise
Israeli military operations in West Bank refugee camps since January last year have displaced over 40,000 Palestinians, with at least 850 buildings destroyed in Nur Shams, Jenin and Tulkarm by the end of 2025. For many refugees the once-grand political demand of a return to ancestral lands has been hollowed out into a basic plea: permission to return to the makeshift homes inside the camps. The demolitions carry acute humanitarian costs and broader political consequences, potentially entrenching dispossession and complicating any prospects for a negotiated settlement.
US-Led Gaza “Peace Committee” Sparks Rebuke from Both Israel and Palestinian Factions
The White House announced a US-led Gaza “peace committee” chaired by Donald Trump and a supporting executive committee, provoking sharp objections from both Israel and Palestinian factions. Jerusalem complained the list was published without coordination and included actors it finds unacceptable, while Palestinian militants called the lineup biased and the Palestinian technical committee defended its local legitimacy.
Hezbollah Deputy Calls for Global Pushback Against U.S. 'Interference' as He Praises Iran's Resistance
Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem accused the United States of encroaching on national sovereignty and urged a global movement to resist American interference, while praising Iran’s resilience and defending Hezbollah’s armed status as necessary for deterrence. His remarks reinforce the group’s alignment with Iran and complicate prospects for disarmament and Lebanese state consolidation.
Caretakers Under Occupation: Gaza’s New Technocratic Committee Faces an Impossible Mandate
A 15‑member technocratic committee has been formed to manage Gaza’s civil affairs and Hamas has signalled willingness to hand over administrative authority. The committee may improve day‑to‑day services but lacks political power, security means and guaranteed funding, leaving the core issues of occupation and disarmament unresolved.
Trump Says He ‘Convinced Himself’ to Pause Strikes on Iran, Citing Own Judgment Over Outside Persuasion
President Trump said he had convinced himself to postpone military action against Iran, denying that Gulf leaders persuaded him. Advisers warned that a major strike was unlikely to change Iran’s regime and risked wider conflict, while Israel sought a delay to prepare for possible retaliation.