Peace Council
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Peace Council, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Peace Council's 15-Point Plan, Demands Hamas Disarmament First
Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the Gaza Peace Council's 15-point plan, insisting Israel will not withdraw from Gaza without Hamas disarming first, contradicting U.S. President…
Armed Bedouin Clans in Gaza Pose Political Challenge as Israel Waits
Armed Bedouin clans in southern Gaza have actively opposed Hamas and now assist Israeli security efforts along the ceasefire line. While effective, their future remains uncertain…
Heated Clash Erupts Between Elkin and Smotrich Over Gaza Deal in Israeli Security Cabinet
On August 8, 2026, Israel's Security Cabinet held a heated session over a Gaza ceasefire proposal and northern border escalations, with ministers criticizing Netanyahu and the IDF…
Israeli Political Leadership Halts Strikes as Hamas Rapidly Re-Arms in Gaza
Israel's political leadership has halted targeted strikes against Hamas in Gaza, allowing the group to rearm quickly and regain confidence, raising IDF concerns about renewed atta…
US Central Command Chief Arrives in Israel for Strategic Talks Amid Middle East Tensions
US Central Command leader Admiral Brad Cooper visits Israel to meet with IDF officials for strategic talks amid regional tensions and potential ceasefire progress.
Hamas Agrees to Disarm in Gaza Under Multinational Oversight Amid Israeli Rejection
Hamas has agreed to a phased disarmament in Gaza, handing weapons to a multinational force under a new Palestinian government, while Israel has rejected the plan. The initiative i…
IDF Conducts Searches After Fence Cut Discovered Near Gaza Border Kibbutz Zikim
The IDF is searching near Kibbutz Zikim after a cut was found in the border fence, with no suspects or crossings detected. This occurs amid efforts to implement a Hamas disarmamen…
US Pushes Israel for Gaza Ceasefire Amid Ministerial Opposition to Halt Strikes
The US is urging Israel to start a two-week ceasefire in Gaza to disarm Hamas, but Israeli ministers oppose halting military strikes. Israel has yet to sign an agreement for a mul…
Israeli Security Chief Warns Against Gaza Disarmament Plan Amid US Support
Shin Bet Chief David Zini cautioned Israeli ministers that Hamas sees the Gaza disarmament roadmap as a political win and is using it to delay conflict. Israel has not approved th…
Shin Bet Chief Warns Israeli Cabinet Hamas Seeks to Stall Israel Under Disarmament Deal
Shin Bet Chief David Zini cautioned Israeli cabinet ministers that Hamas intends to delay Israeli moves under the Gaza disarmament plan, even after elections. Israel has not yet s…
Peace Council Awards First Construction Contract for Military Base in Gaza
The Peace Council awarded the first construction contract for a new military base in Gaza, signaling enhanced security measures in the region.
Mohammed Dahlan Reemerges as Key Player in Gaza Ceasefire Talks Amid Ongoing Conflict
Mohammed Dahlan has reemerged as a central figure in Gaza ceasefire negotiations following renewed conflict since October 7. He played a key role in advancing a 15-point ceasefire…
Israeli Security Proposes New City for Anti-Hamas Militias in Gaza Strip
Israeli security agencies propose relocating Palestinian militias opposing Hamas to a new city in Gaza, built by the UAE and secured by a multinational force, as part of future Ga…
MK Tzvi Sukkot Defends Controversial Actions and Criticizes Calls for Revenge
MK Tzvi Sukkot defends his actions supporting the Hilltop Youth and freezing draft laws, justifies his entry into Yemen Field, and stresses his dedication to Arab education amid c…
Trump's Hamas Disarmament Plan Faces Collapse Amid Israeli Strikes and Political Disputes
President Trump's plan to disarm Hamas is endangered by Israeli military actions and political disagreements, with Netanyahu rejecting the U.S. draft and Hamas refusing full disar…
Panelist Calls Israeli Peace Council a Strategic Move by Netanyahu to Gain International Legitimacy
Yoni Shtavon, a panelist on Channel 14's "The Patriots," said Israel's Peace Council is a strategic move by PM Netanyahu to gain international legitimacy, expecting Hamas to break…
Israeli Government Rejects Peace Council's Proposal to Grant Amnesty to Hamas Militants
Israel's government rejects the Peace Council's proposal to grant amnesty and financial incentives to Hamas militants who disarm, citing concerns over immunity for terrorists invo…
Iranian President Pashajan Supports Palestinian Leadership Decisions on Gaza's Future Amid Negotiations
Iranian President Masoud Pashajan reaffirmed Tehran's support for Palestinian leadership decisions on Gaza's future during talks with Hamas's Khalil al-Hayya. Hamas awaits a UN re…
Hamas Maintains Control in Gaza Despite Historic Disarmament Agreement, Experts Say
Despite a US-backed agreement to disarm Hamas in Gaza announced by President Trump, experts say Hamas still controls the territory, with Israel dissatisfied and negotiations falli…
IDF Assesses Hamas Has Rebuilt Forces and Arms Since October 7 Conflict
The IDF reports Hamas has rebuilt its militant forces and rearmed in Gaza since October 7, using unexploded bombs and smuggling weapons despite intensified Israeli airstrikes. The…
Gaza Residents Express Deep Despair Amid Skepticism Over Hamas Disarmament Deal
Gaza residents express deep despair and skepticism about a new peace framework focused on Hamas disarmament, citing ongoing chaos and repression. While Hamas-linked analysts see p…
Peace Council Proposes Paying Thousands to Collect Weapons in Gaza
The Peace Council is planning to pay thousands of dollars to Gaza residents who surrender weapons and renounce terrorism, aiming to collect arms mainly Kalashnikov rifles, with ex…
IDF Restricts Targeted Strikes in Gaza to Chief of Staff and Political Approval
The IDF has restricted targeted strikes in Gaza to cases approved by top military and political leaders, following a request from the UN to pause attacks for disarmament talks wit…
News14 Reporter Criticizes Raviv Drucker Over Gaza Peace Council Plan
News14 reporter Sharia Harush responded to Raviv Drucker's comments on the Gaza Peace Council's 15-point plan, highlighting Israel's concerns about disarming Hamas, full IDF withd…
IDF Chief Must Approve All Targeted Killings in Gaza Amid Policy Shift
The IDF has imposed stricter rules requiring the Chief of Staff's approval for targeted killings in Gaza, reducing attacks amid international pressure for a ceasefire. Israeli lea…
IDF Significantly Restricts Gaza Strikes Amid US and International Pressure
The IDF has significantly restricted Gaza airstrikes to immediate threats following US and international pressure, while continuing targeted killings of Hamas operatives to pressu…
Reality Star Chen Kraunik Rejects Trump Peace Plan, Calls for Tough Stance on Gaza
Chen Kraunik, son of a fallen Israeli officer, condemns the Trump peace plan for Gaza, expressing deep distrust of Hamas and rejecting peace efforts. He returned to Kibbutz Be'eri…
Israeli Military Correspondent Doubts Hamas Will Disarm in Gaza Peace Plan
Israeli military correspondent Hillel Biton Rozen doubts Hamas will disarm in any Gaza peace deal, calling the group unyielding and committed to armed resistance. He suggests Isra…
Netanyahu Publicly Backed Trump’s 2025 Gaza Peace Plan Yet Official Israeli Policy Remains Unchanged
In September 2025, Netanyahu publicly supported Trump’s Gaza peace plan including Palestinian statehood and hostage release, but Israel never formally adopted it. Despite hostage…
Bereaved Families Urge Netanyahu to Halt Peace Council Plan Until Hamas Is Defeated
Bereaved Israeli families have urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to halt the Peace Council plan until Hamas is fully defeated, warning against any arrangement that leaves Hamas in po…
Bereaved Families Urge Netanyahu to Halt Trump Plan for Gaza Until Hamas Is Fully Dismantled
Bereaved Israeli families have urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to halt the Trump administration's Gaza plan until Hamas is fully dismantled, opposing any security handover to Pales…
Widow of Israeli Border Police Commander Opposes Gaza Management Shift, Calls for Mass Emigration
Sigal Kraunik, widow of Israeli Border Police Commander Baruch Barri, opposes transferring Gaza's management to a national committee and calls for mass emigration of Gaza resident…
Israeli Security Cabinet to Discuss Gaza Agreement Amid Ministerial Opposition
The Israeli Security Cabinet will meet tonight to debate a Gaza agreement and a peace council amid ministerial resistance to a Hamas disarmament roadmap.
Analysis Warns Hamas Agreement Risks Strengthening Militias Under Ambiguous Terms
An Israeli institute warns that the new agreement with Hamas is ambiguous and may allow Hamas to retain heavy weapons and terror infrastructure under Palestinian committee control…
US Warns Israel Amid Gaza Strikes Despite Calls to Halt Attacks
The US warned Israel against continuing military strikes in Gaza, calling the actions potentially isolating, while Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey condemned the attacks and urged interna…
Turkey and Qatar Drive Hamas-Israel Agreement, Seeking US Pressure on Israel
Turkey and Qatar are facilitating an agreement between Hamas and Israel, aiming to involve the US in pressuring Israel to implement it. Preparations in Gaza to register and store…
Israeli Ministers Reject US-Backed Gaza Disarmament Plan, Warn It Rewards Terrorists
Israeli cabinet ministers have rejected a US-backed Gaza disarmament plan, accusing the US of rewarding terrorists. Despite a UN request to pause Israeli strikes for 14 days to fi…
Hamas Awaits Mediators' Response on Second Phase of Ceasefire Agreement
Hamas is awaiting an official reply from mediators about implementing the second phase of a ceasefire, affirming their commitment to the agreement.
Peace Council Urges Netanyahu to Halt Gaza Strikes for 14-Day Negotiation Period
The UN's Nikolay Mladenov asked Prime Minister Netanyahu to stop Israeli strikes in Gaza for 14 days to enable negotiations with Hamas, but Israel has not ceased attacks as reques…
Smotrich and Struck Demand Halt to International Stabilization Force in Gaza Over Faulty Roadmap
Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Orit Struck have urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to halt the deployment of the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, citing flawed infor…
Israeli Official Affirms No Retreat from Current Gaza Policy Amid US Peace Plan
An Israeli official confirmed Israel's commitment to its current Gaza policy, rejecting withdrawal while responding to a US-backed peace plan proposing disarmament and Israeli pul…
Smotrich Opposes Trump Peace Council Gaza Plan, Calls It Dangerous and Demands Immediate Action
Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir oppose the Trump Peace Council's Gaza roadmap, calling it dangerous and demanding Israel reject it until corrected. They war…
Chile and Honduras Restore Ambassadors to Israel for First Time Since October 7 Conflict
Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomed six new ambassadors, including those from Chile and Honduras, who returned to Israel for the first time since the 2021 conflict. Herzog dis…
Peace Council Details Plan to Disarm Hamas and Facilitate Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza
The Peace Council's new roadmap for Gaza requires Hamas to fully disarm and cease military activities before Israel halts operations and withdraws, initially to the Yellow Line. W…
Trump Hesitates on Military Action, Undermining US Deterrence Against Iran
Israeli analyst Tamir Morag criticized President Trump's reluctance to strike Iran, saying it weakens US deterrence. He revealed Israel and the US are exploring a land blockade on…
Trump Peace Council CEO Nikolay Mladenov to Visit Israel Amid Gaza Phase Two Talks
Nikolay Mladenov, head of Trump's Peace Council, will visit Israel to discuss the second phase of the Gaza plan with Israeli leaders.
Israel Asked to Develop Travel Program for Gaza Students Amid International Pressure
Israel has been asked by the Peace Council and the US to create a travel program for Gaza students and evacuate patients abroad, following international efforts to facilitate volu…
UN Envoy Nikolay Mladenov Condemns Israeli Strikes in Gaza Amid Peace Efforts
UN envoy Nikolay Mladenov condemned two days of Israeli strikes in Gaza that killed civilians and damaged medical equipment amid ongoing peace negotiations with Hamas.