The 'Board of Peace' announced a Palestinian body will take Hamas weapons

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Board of Peace announces 'historic breakthrough' in Gaza ceasefire The Board of Peace announced on Friday that Hamas officially agreed to a detailed framework for implementing the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire

Palestinian committee will be 'sole entity' managing Hamas' weapons, movement official says ThePalestinian technocratic committee established by the Board of Peace to govern Gaza will oversee the process of managing andstoring Hamas' weapons, a senior Hamas official told AFP

Hamas has reached an agreement with Israel over the group's disarmament and gradual withdrawal of Israeli military from the Gaza region, according to Hamas officials on Wednesday.

More on Trumps Gaza disarmament announcement In a post on Truth Social, Trump cast the deal it as a "major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan" to end Israel's war on Gaza

Trump says Board of Peace reaches Gaza disarmament deal US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the Board of Peace had reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups inGaza, which would be carried out in phases and eventually lead to Israeli forces withdrawing.

US president says Israel will withdraw from Gaza following the disarmament of Hamas.

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, US attacks on Iran escalated overnight, following president Donald Trump's remarks on Wednesday that Washington would hit Iran "very hard"

Gazas collapsing health system leaves dialysis patients, amputees and trauma survivors without vital care.

More explosions reported in Iran, two children wounded by US strike in Qeshm Island Furtherblasts were heard in parts of the southern Iranian city of Ahvaz, in Khuzestan province

Turkish FM meets with head of Hamass political bureau Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Khalil al-Hayya, the newly elected head of Hamass political bureau on Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reported, citing Turkish Foreign Ministry sources

In war-torn Gaza, a group of Palestinian students opened Flora, an ice cream shop and cafe, to pay university fees.

The total import and export value of Yiwu City, known as the "world's supermarket," in east China's Zhejiang Province, reached 486.42 billion yuan (about $71.64 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% year on year, according to customs statistics.

Netanyahu doubles down on visiting New York, despite Mamdani's calls for his arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he plans to head toNew York for the UN General Assembly this September, despite the city's mayor Zohran Mamdani's calls toenforcean International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against him

A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called for the restoration of peace and stability in Gaza and the West Bank.

A delegation from the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) left for the Egyptian capital Cairo on Tuesday to continue negotiations on implementing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, the movement said.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a new plan to sell discounted grocery baskets at city-run stores.

Police have previously suggested a link between anti-Jewish attacks in the city and shootings at the US consulate.

The city assembly of Ginowan in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture, together with local business organizations, held a rally on Sunday and issued a joint statement urging the Japanese and US governments to set a clear deadline for the return of the US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, local media reported.

Palestinians in Gaza cautiously welcome Israels approval for an international stabilisation force to enter the strip.

Israeli prime minister slams New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of 'fomenting hate' with criticism of Israel.

Exclusive: UK told Karim Khan it would not back him as ICC prosecutor before removal vote The UK government told Karim Khan it would not support him as chief prosecutor and declined his request to meet ministers before International Criminal Court (ICC) member states voted to remove him from his role, Middle East Eye can reveal

From visa-free policies and educational exchanges to cultural cooperation and city-to-city partnerships, China and Slovakia have steadily expanded people-to-people exchanges, strengthening public support for the long-term development of bilateral ties.

Gaza families endure scorching summers without refrigerators, struggling to preserve food, medicine and basics.

The update comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyywelcomed strikes on a key missile components facility in the Russian city of Kirov.

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments from across the region: The US strikes against Iran for the 13th consecutive night has resulted in at least four new killings, with several others wounded

Two injured in Bandar Abbas, more strikes heard in Iran At least two people were injured in a recent US attack on the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, state media reported

Explosions heard in Iran's Konarak Multiple explosions were heard in the Iranian city of Konarak in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported.

Gaza faces a deepening housing crisis as more than 92 percent of homes have been damaged or destroyed by Israel.

World Cup 2026: The true winner was Palestine Submitted by Hamid Dabashi on Wed, 07/22/2026 - 21:38 Spain's victory over Argentina symbolised growing momentum in the global fight against Israeli oppression An Iranian fan waves a Palestinian flag ahead of Iran's match against New Zealand in Inglewood, California, on 15 June 2026 (Frederic J Brown/AFP) On As the World Cup was unfolding, Israel was continuing its uninterrupted murder and land theft across occupied Palestine and Lebanon , having also triggered the megalomaniacal US President Donald Trump to join its war on Iran

A fifth person has died in New York City amid an ongoing cluster of Legionnaires' disease on the city's Upper East Side neighborhood, according to health officials.

Psychological wounds compound Najwa's physical injuries after losing her daughter in an Israeli air strike.

US strike on Iran's border with Iraq kills two A US attack onIrans Shalamcheh border crossing with Iraq killed at least two and wounded 11 others on Thursday, state news agency IRNA reported

Wounded and chronically ill Palestinian journalists held a protest calling for urgent medical evacuation from Gaza.

Hamada Al Banna reunited with his family more than a year after an explosion that left him in a coma.

The newly appointed leader says Hamas would work to help the people of Gaza and achieve a united Palestinian state.

In his first speech since being elected Hamas political chief, Khalil al-Hayya called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Newly named Hamas leader al-Hayya faces pressure to cede power amid Gaza's fragile ceasefire.

There are mixed reactions in Gaza after Khalil al-Hayya is elected Hamas leader.

Watch: Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, placing one of the movements most experienced negotiators at the centre of its leadership as Gaza continues to face what the group describes as Israels genocide

Reports of more explosions in Iran's Bandar Abbas Iran's IRNA news agency has reported that explosions were heard again in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas on Monday amid a renewed round of US strikes on the country.

Second explosion reported in Irans Bandar Lengeh Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that a second explosion has been heard in Bandar Lengeh, a port city on the Persian Gulf in theHormozgan province of Iran.

Explosions heard in Iran's Isfahan Iran's Mehr news agency reported on Monday that explosions have been heard in the Iranian city of Isfahan, located in the centre of the country.