Nikolay Mladenov, the former UN envoy to the Middle East, has emerged as the leading contender to head the “Peace Council” for Gaza, a body that would oversee day-to-day governance of the territory.

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?

Human rights organizations have accused the British government of "hypocrisy" after announcing that it would host a summit to discuss international support for the ongoing war crimes investigations in Ukraine, at the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.