Palestine

Trump launches his Board of Peace despite discord from allies

US President Donald Trump first mentioned the board in September 2025 as part of a 20-point peace plan to end Israel’s two-year war in Gaza.

Singapore invited to join Trump’s Board of Peace, is assessing invitation: MFA

The board is to oversee the work of a group of Palestinian technocrats charged with administering public services in Gaza.

Billion-dollar membership fee: What to know about Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza

People walk amid collapsed buildings along Saftawi street in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on Feb 5, 2025 during a ceasefire deal in the war between Israel and Hamas. Palestinian militant group Hamas lashed out at President Donald Trump's shock proposal for the United States to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle its people in other countries, seemingly whether they want to leave or not.

Trump’s Gaza ‘takeover’ marks sharp break from US policy

A UN damage assessment released in January showed that clearing over 50 million tonnes of rubble left in Gaza after the war could take 21 years and cost up to US$1.2 billion.

Trump vows to take over Gaza and create ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

Released hostage Romi Gonen embraces loved ones at Sheba Medical Centre in Ramat Gan, Israel, after being held in Gaza since the deadly Oct 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, Jan 19, 2025.

First Israeli hostages freed as Gaza truce begins

People attend a vigil on the eve of the anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Tel Aviv, Israel, Oct 6, 2024.

Ahead of attack anniversary, Netanyahu says: ‘We will win’

Palestinian boxer Wasim Abusal (right) found himself supported by a raucous crowd at the boxing venue when he lined up for his first bout in the preliminaries.

War gives Palestinian Olympians a new role – athlete-diplomats

Screens show the voting result during the United Nations General Assembly vote on May 10 on a draft resolution that would recognise the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member.

145 countries now recognise a Palestinian state

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says that it has now become critical to activate the Arab safety net, boost the resilience of our people, and enable the government to carry out its duties.

Palestinian president calls on Arab countries for financial support