In a move that underscores political influence over the judiciary, Jordan’s highest court upheld a 20-year sentence for three individuals accused of supporting Hamas.

In mid-January 2026, the NCAG emerged as the emblem of a new phase, supposed to steer the besieged Strip from a fragile ceasefire toward post-war management; however, "Israel" has other plans.

The UAE's role has recently extended to supporting militias loyal to “Israel” within the Gaza Strip, as well as establishing a project to confine the Strip's residents to areas under Israeli control and occupation.

Since Operation al-Aqsa Flood and the devastating Israeli war on Gaza that followed, U.S. military assistance to "Israel" has ballooned, totaling more than $21.7 billion in weapons and military hardware, according to Brown University’s Costs of War project.

Gaza faces a pivotal moment as the ceasefire enters its second phase, bringing with it a host of complex issues, chief among them the disarmament of Palestinian factions and the withdrawal of the Israeli Occupation from the territory.