US President Donald Trump and Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will host a major Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, drawing global leaders but facing uncertainty over Israel’s participation.

Gazans return north as ceasefire holds; Israel redeploys and hostage releases are due within 72 hours

Under a U.S.-brokered truce, Gazans head home to ruins—joy fades amid wrecked districts and uncertain futures

Israel and Hamas signed a Gaza truce and swap deal; once ratified, fighting pauses, hostages freed, aid surges

Maariv: al-Hayya links hostage releases to Israeli pullout, Hamas rifts grow as U.S., Qatar, Turkey press for a deal

Khaled El-Enany, former Egyptian tourism minister, was elected UNESCO chief to lead the agency amid U.S. withdrawal and calls to strengthen cultural initiatives.

South Africa has taken Israel to the ICJ over alleged Gaza genocide, but citizens and activists urge further sanctions, trade bans, and embassy closures.

Tunisian activist Mohamed Ali Mohieddine described assaults and inhumane treatment by Israeli forces during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering aid to Gaza.

Lecornu quits after under a month, deepening France’s crisis as Macron’s unchanged cabinet sparks revolt

The Church of Uganda and conservative Anglicans criticised Sarah Mullally’s historic appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury over her support for same-sex blessings.

Trump welcomed Hamas’ acceptance of his ceasefire plan, urging Israel to stop Gaza strikes as both sides weigh prisoner releases and transitional governance.

Protests erupted across Europe as activists condemned Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza.

Kenya welcomed the UN Security Council’s transfer of Haiti mission leadership to a Gang Suppression Force, highlighting its global crisis response role.

Closing al-Rashid road isolates Gaza City, stalls ambulances and aid, and intensifies the civilian crisis

Israeli naval forces intercepted and boarded aid flotilla ships sailing toward Gaza, detaining activists and attempting to divert the convoy under blockade.

Trump signed an executive order pledging US defense of Qatar, drawing praise from Doha after Israel’s strike on its capital caused Washington concern.

Channel 12: Hamas balks at four core clauses; only Qatar–Turkey pressure may force acceptance of Trump plan

The US president outlined a peace plan for Gaza that includes ending hostilities, rebuilding infrastructure, and returning all hostages.

Trump said there is a real chance for greatness in the Middle East as he prepares to meet Netanyahu in Washington for Gaza peace talks.

Hamas says two hostages are unreachable as Israeli armour advances in Gaza City, urging a 24-hour pause

Egypt expressed readiness to build on Trump’s vision to end the Gaza war, restore stability, release hostages, and advance a Palestinian state.

Trump says Gaza negotiations are “intense” and ongoing; aides float a 21-point plan as fighting grinds on

Liberian ex-rebel commander Mayama “Black Diamond” Sesay, accused of recruiting child soldiers, has been deported from the United States to Liberia.

Russia and Ethiopia signed an agreement to plan, construct, and staff a new nuclear power plant.