US, Egypt, Qatar & Türkiye Back Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Last Friday, the US, Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye backed the Board of Peace as a transitional administration in Gaza, following progress in the October ceasefire.
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U.S. Launches Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria After Deadly Palmyra Ambush
U.S. forces launched Operation Hawkeye Strike on December 19, 2025, targeting ISIS sites across central Syria in response to a deadly December 13 ambush in Palmyra.
China and Jordan gear up for a decade of partnership
Chinese FM Wang Yi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II pledge to deepen strategic partnership and boost cooperation over the next decade.
ISIS Gunman Kills Two U.S. Service Members, One Civilian in Syria Ambush
A lone IS gunman ambushed U.S. forces near Palmyra, killing two service members and a civilian. It’s the deadliest strike on U.S. troops in Syria since Assad’s fall last year.
Storm Byron’s Floods Deepen Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
Storm Byron’s heavy rains flooded the Gaza Strip, killing at least two, including an eight-month-old girl, and stranding families in freezing tents amid fuel shortages.
US Eyes Phase 2 for Gaza as Hamas Hints at Disarmament
The U.S. is gearing up to launch Phase 2 of the Gaza peace plan before Christmas, focusing on Hamas’ phased disarmament and a new Board of Peace amid a fragile October ceasefire.
Israeli Military Kills Two Palestinians at Hebron Checkpoint
On December 6, 2025, Israeli troops shot and killed two Palestinians at a Hebron checkpoint amid ongoing West Bank violence.
Arab, Muslim Countries Reject Israel’s One-Way Rafah Plan
Arab and Muslim foreign ministers slam Israel’s one-way Rafah Crossing plan, urging a two-way opening for Gaza residents and aid.
Two-State Solution in Focus on Solidarity Day
On Nov 29, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People spotlighted calls for a two-state solution and global support from the UN, China, and Pakistan.
Gaza Death Toll Tops 70,000 as Conflict Enters Third Year
Since October 2023, Gaza-based health authorities report over 70,000 Palestinian lives lost amid ongoing conflict.