Palestine

The economy is dominated by external proposals for post-war reconstruction, with no Palestinian-led initiatives reported. Jared Kushner presented a multi-billion dollar development plan for Gaza, and the United Arab Emirates plans to bankroll a 'planned community' in south Gaza. Egyptian businesses are also preparing for reconstruction, while the partial opening of the Rafah crossing offers a limited operational change.

• 11Jared Kushner presents a multi-billion dollar development plan for Gaza
• 3United Arab Emirates plans to bankroll first ‘planned community’ in south Gaza
• 2Egyptian businesses ready for Gaza reconstruction as UN warns of years of rubble removal
• 1TikTok deal with pro-Israel Larry Ellison spurs exodus to Palestinian-founded app UpScrolled
• 1New cement factories to meet Gaza reconstruction plans

Politics is centered on a US-led external initiative to establish a new governance framework for Gaza. Donald Trump launched a 'Board of Peace' for Gaza at Davos, inviting countries to join, while the US announced the second phase of a Gaza peace plan and formed a Palestinian committee. Hamas stated it is ready to hand over governing authority in Gaza, signaling a potential transition.

• 96Trump names international figures to new Gaza 'Board of Peace'
• 41US says second phase of Gaza ceasefire plan has begun
• 24Trump says Hamas appears ready to disarm as Gaza deal progresses

Security remains critically unstable with ongoing Israeli military operations despite a declared ceasefire phase. Israeli airstrikes killed dozens in Gaza as ceasefire talks continued, and Israel stated it had killed about 70,000 Palestinians in the war. Israel also recovered the last hostage's body and vowed to disarm Hamas, while demolishing a UN aid agency headquarters in East Jerusalem.

• 32Israel says it has killed about 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza war
• 28Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
• 19Israel says it found last hostage's body, vows to disarm Hamas
• 13Israel kills journalists in Gaza, Rafah crossing opening delayed
• 9Israel continues attacks on Gaza as US proposes Hamas disarmament plan

Society is trapped in a severe humanitarian crisis, with the primary tension being the struggle for basic survival versus the slow, inadequate delivery of aid. Aid convoys and school supplies are reaching Gaza, and the Rafah crossing is becoming a critical lifeline, but the UN reports at least 100 children killed since the ceasefire began and the Red Cross warns of dire conditions.

• 20Rafah crossing to reopen next week, Gaza administration says
• 11Aid convoy enters Gaza as bodies are returned and reconstruction challenges loom
• 9At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire began, UN reports
• 9Israel reportedly plans to relocate Gaza Palestinians to Somaliland
• 8Israel accepts Gaza death toll figures as Red Cross warns of dire conditions