Daily brief
President Donald Trump launched a new initiative called the 'Board of Peace' focused on Gaza at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He stated that if Hamas does not disarm, 'it'll be the end of them.' Key US allies have kept their distance, while some countries, including Indonesia and Pakistan, have joined. The EU's diplomacy chief said the bloc could work with the board if its focus is narrowed down to Gaza.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to reopen in both directions next week, according to a Gaza administration committee and a U.S.-backed Palestinian official.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is to hold talks with US envoys and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, with the Kremlin stating any Russian contribution to the Board of Peace must go to Palestine.
The Israeli parliament passed a law barring Palestinian university graduates from certain jobs.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with the leader of Somaliland in Davos.