The 20-point Gaza “peace” plan unveiled by U.S. President Donald Trump alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stirred sharp questions about its real intent: is it a genuine “peace initiative” or a “Deal of the Century 2” designed to cement “Israel’s” grip on Gaza and reshape the region?

Amir Ohana is the first openly gay Speaker of the Knesset; he lives with another man and they have adopted twins, and his election to the position has drawn sharp criticism from rabbis and ultra-Orthodox officials who refuse to shake his hand.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a strategic defense pact after a decade of fluctuating ties, raising questions about why Riyadh turned to Islamabad now and whether the Israeli aggression on Qatar accelerated the agreement.

“Israel’s” strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar has shattered mediation efforts and likely ended prospects for a ceasefire deal.

“Israel’s” 2025 airstrikes on Qatar, backed by the U.S., exposed Gulf vulnerabilities, deepened regional tensions, and threatened ceasefire efforts with Hamas.