Israel-Palestine

Gaza war triggers unprecedented Israeli mental health crisis

Gaza is in physical ruin and Palestinians are struggling with trauma likely to leave a mark for generations.

Israeli army investigates soldier over Palestinian’s fake abduction

The Palestinian had been detained while attempting to enter Israel illegally from the occupied West Bank.

Israeli fire kills 3 in Gaza, as US pressures both sides to advance ceasefire deal

An Israeli drone also wounded four people in a separate incident in Gaza City.

News analysis

What Indonesia stands to gain – or lose – from being on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

epa12671255 Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto speaks during a panel discussion during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum(WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, 22 January 2026. The 2026 summit, running from 19 to 23 January and held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together global political leaders, corporate executives, and scientists to address international challenges. EPA/GIAN EHRENZELLER

West Bank education centre could close in days due to Israeli seizure threat, says UNRWA

The Palestinian key of return lies on the entrance arch of the camp near an UNRWA center, in the Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Trump launches Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN

The signing ceremony for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace will be held in Davos, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum is taking place.

Israeli fire kills five Palestinians as Trump seeks to advance Gaza peace deal

Mourners react during the funeral of Palestinians who, according to medics, were killed by Israeli strikes on Wednesday, at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa

Azerbaijan says it agreed to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

US President Donald Trump’s government has asked countries to pay US$1 billion (S$1.3 billion) for a permanent spot on his Board of Peace aimed at resolving conflicts.

UAE becomes early supporter of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ with formal acceptance

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan accompanying US President Donald Trump as he departs Abu Dhabi on May 16, 2025.

Some European states rethink presence at US-backed Gaza base, diplomats say

US and Israeli soldiers at the Civil Military Coordination Centre, established in Israel under President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza, in November 2025.

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