The Byron storm worsens the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, causing child deaths from cold in precarious shelters and risk of flooding. Israel blocks construction materials and continues with bombings. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is uncertain. Trump seeks international success. Discussions are held on disarming Hamas and rebuilding Gaza, with the United States asking Israel to pay for debris removal.
The UN resolution for Gaza, approved with the Trump Plan, has not changed the situation on the ground. The ceasefire is fragile, Hamas remains armed and reconstruction is distant. The reality in Gaza is difficult: lack of physical progress, violence and insufficient humanitarian aid. The resolution proposes a transnational government to disarm Hamas and ensure reconstruction, but obstacles persist such as Hamas’s rejection and Israel’s stance against an independent Palestinian state.
The Washington Post revealed a US plan to transform Gaza into a tourist and manufacturing zone under US control for 10 years, temporarily relocating its inhabitants with compensation, with the goal of defeating Hamas and countering the Palestinian recognition initiative at the UN. The US withdrew visas from Palestinian officials to not reward terrorism. Israel could take administrative control in parts of the West Bank, nullifying the possibility of a Palestinian state. A humanitarian flotilla is heading to Gaza, defying the Israeli blockade. The situation in Gaza remains desperate.
Israel intensifies attacks in Gaza City as Trump discusses post-war in the White House and Saudi Arabia proposes a security force without Hamas. Intense Israeli bombing causes high mortality and destruction, with the UN warning of humanitarian crisis.
Israeli raids in Gaza and Yemen leave 20 dead, including 5 journalists in Gaza. Israel plans invasion in Gaza City and bombs Sanaa after Houthi attack. Israel apologizes for civilian damage in Yemen. Houthis attack Israel in support of Palestine. Netanyahu willing to negotiate with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Millions in Yemen need aid as conflict continues.
