The PA may want to run Gaza, but it would face numerous obstacles – analysis

Fatah spokesperson Maher al-Namoura says the Palestinian Authority is ready to govern and rebuild Gaza as ceasefire talks and discussions on the strip’s future continue. By SETH J. FRANTZMANFEBRUARY 17, 2025 10:23  Hamas and Fatah flags overlayed on the Palestine flag.(photo credit: Canva, Fatah, thanhloc123 via Canva) The spokesperson of the Palestinian Fatah movement spoke with the Arabic […]

Trump to Netanyahu: ‘Do whatever you want’ in Gaza

February 17, 2025 President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner with Senate Republicans at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) After Hamas flouts his ultimatum, releasing just three hostages over the weekend, President Trump says Israel has discretion how to respond. By World Israel News Staff President Donald Trump […]

Can Saudi Arabia help mediate a new Iran deal? – analysis

Saudi Arabia seeks to elevate its global influence by mediating key conflicts, including US-Iran nuclear talks and Russia-Ukraine peace efforts, amid shifting alliances and a new world order. By SETH J. FRANTZMANFEBRUARY 17, 2025 09:48  Saudi Arabia could play a key role in a potential mediation between the US and Iran, CNN reported on February […]

IDF failed to report drone infiltrations from Lebanon

UAVs infiltrating Israel likely aimed to gather intelligence, unclear why IDF did not provide information to the public regarding violations of Israeli airspace. Israel National News   Feb 17, 2025, 10:09 AM (GMT+2) UAV (illustrative)iStock Over the past several weeks, despite the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, the Hezbollah terror group has launched five UAVs […]

Netanyahu rules out alternatives to Trump’s Gaza plan

 February 17, 2025 Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, February 16, 2025. (Koby Gideon/GPO) Trump has presented ‘the only plan that can work,’ says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing desire of Palestinian Arabs to leave the Gaza Strip. By World Israel News Staff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lobbied on […]