Ceasefire

With Hezbollah rejecting key terms, the current calm will hinge on how both sides respond to the next violation or strike

On Shabbat, the IDF says it eliminated a terrorist squad near its forward defensive line in southern Lebanon. The previous night, an IED wounded six soldiers; two are in serious condition. The army also reports seizing a strategic ridge as part of Operation "Eagle".

Less than a day after Iran said it reopened the Strait of Hormuz, the Revolutionary Guards closed it again. President Donald Trump responded: "Iran must reach an agreement. The ceasefire ends Tuesday night and will not be renewed".

U.S. and Israel exclude Lebanon from the deal, while Iran cites violations as Israeli strikes, Hezbollah rockets, and Strait disruption continue

Bill would bar use of American weapons in Gaza if Israel is found in violation of ceasefire with Hamas

Security Cabinet member Ze’ev Elkin says Israel was attacked and has no reason to finance rebuilding as U.S. seeks $17 billion plan tied to Hamas disarmament

Guardian report reveals 350-acre compound for UN-authorized stabilization force as Board of Peace convenes in Washington amid troop pledges and security questions

First official session set for Feb. 19 in Washington; member states to commit “thousands” to UN-authorized stabilization force as Hamas rejects demilitarization demand

UG Solutions, which guarded controversial distribution sites before an October ceasefire, has submitted proposals to join the U.S.-led reconstruction framework

New York Times reports proposal requires surrender of strike-capable weapons but allows retention of personal arms during phased disarmament

Senior Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal says the group will not surrender its weapons or accept foreign rule in Gaza

U.S.-led rebuilding plan remains stalled as donors cite security risks, past failures, and the absence of clear demilitarization steps

Jared Kushner unveils a “New Gaza” plan to rebuild cities, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and transform Gaza’s coastline under U.S.-led oversight