From the outset, the Trump plan for rebuilding Gaza faced fierce resistance over the relocation of its Palestinian residents. A plan that now has broad Arab world backing avoids that, and goes further, setting its sights on regional peace. Still, it faces hurdles. #Gaza #GazaWar #Israel #Hamas

https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2025/0314/arabs-gaza-reconstruction-trump-israel-hamas?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Trump administration demands Columbia overhaul academic courses in extraordinary ultimatum

University must cede control of Middle Eastern Studies Department temporarily.
https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/nation/trump-administration-demands-columbia-overhaul-academic-courses-in-extraordinary-ultimatum/

ICE arrests Palestinian student who helped lead Columbia University protests, his lawyer says

Khalil served as a negotiator for students as they bargained with university officials over an end to the tent encampment erected on campus, a role that made him one of the few student activists willing to share his name and identity.

https://sentinelcolorado.com/noapple/ice-arrests-palestinian-student-who-helped-lead-columbia-university-protests-his-lawyer-says/

Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza

Israel seeks extension of ceasefire, but Hamas wants to start negotiations on phase two.

https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/world/israel-says-it-is-cutting-off-its-electricity-supply-to-gaza/

Israel cuts off Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept new ceasefire proposal

'There will be famine and chaos,” she said. “Closing the crossings is a heinous crime'

https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/nation/israel-cuts-off-gaza-aid-to-pressure-hamas-to-accept-new-ceasefire-proposal/

Gaza ceasefire: Israel stops entry of all aid and supplies into Gaza Strip

> #Israel stopped the entry of all goods and supplies into the #GazaStrip on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” if #Hamas doesn’t accept a new proposal to extend a fragile #ceasefire.
https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-ceasefire-hostages-03-02-2025-99402570996dcf33239d0492d99909e4 #GazaWar #Gaza

Rubio in Israel says Hamas must be eradicated, casting further doubt on Gaza's shaky ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump have a “common strategy” for Gaza.

https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/world/rubio-in-israel-says-hamas-must-be-eradicated-casting-further-doubt-on-gazas-shaky-ceasefire/

Trump says no right of return for Palestinians in Gaza under his plan for US 'ownership'

“We’ll build safe communities, a little bit away from where they are, where all of this danger is,” Trump said. “In the meantime, I would own this. Think of it as a real estate development for the future. It would be a beautiful piece of land. No big money spent.”

https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/nation/trump-says-no-right-of-return-for-palestinians-in-gaza-under-his-plan-for-us-ownership/

Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire

The emaciated condition of the hostages sparked outrage in Israel, increasing pressure on Netanyahu.

https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/nation/hamas-releases-3-more-israeli-hostages-for-183-palestinian-prisoners-under-gaza-ceasefire/

22 reported killed in Lebanon as Israeli forces remain after a withdrawal deadline

Israel has said that it needs to stay longer because the Lebanese army has not deployed to all areas of southern Lebanon to ensure that Hezbollah does not reestablish its presence in the area.

https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/nation/22-reported-killed-in-lebanon-as-israeli-forces-remain-after-a-withdrawal-deadline/ via @SentinelColo

For tens of thousands of Palestinian families forced from their homes by 15 months of war, the temporary shelters they have constructed are no match for Gaza’s winter winds and rain. Supplies are expensive. Infants are especially vulnerable. #Gaza #GazaWar #Israel

https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2025/0107/gaza-winter-cold-rain-illness?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Israeli helps former soldier leave Brazil over investigation into alleged war crimes in Gaza

The Brazil case raised the prospect that rank-and-file Israeli troops could also face prosecution while traveling abroad.

https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/world/israeli-helps-former-soldier-leave-brazil-over-investigation-into-alleged-war-crimes-in-gaza/

A 4th infant dies of the winter cold in Gaza; Netanyahu has prostate removal

'Jomaa’s twin brother, Ali, remains in intensive care, as local health officials report at least three other infant deaths from the cold in recent weeks'

https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/world/a-4th-infant-dies-of-the-winter-cold-in-gaza-netanyahu-has-prostate-removal/

Winter is hitting Gaza and many Palestinians have little protection from the cold

The United Nations warns of people living in precarious makeshift shelters that might not survive the winter.

https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/world/winter-is-hitting-gaza-and-many-palestinians-have-little-protection-from-the-cold/

A rare Israeli strike on central Beirut kills Hezbollah's spokesman, official says

Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide

https://sentinelcolorado.com/orecent-headlines/a-rare-israeli-strike-on-central-beirut-kills-hezbollahs-spokesman-official-says/

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza while Netanyahu and Trump speak

Netanyahu and Trump “see eye-to-eye regarding the Iranian threat and all of its components.”

https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/nation/israeli-strikes-kill-dozens-in-lebanon-and-isolated-northern-gaza-while-netanyahu-and-trump-speak/

Israeli strikes on northern Gaza leave at least 87 dead or missing, Palestinian officials say

'When hospitals are attacked, their infrastructure destroyed, and the electricity cut off, the lives of patients and medical staff are under threat'

https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/world/israeli-strikes-on-northern-gaza-leave-at-least-87-dead-or-missing-palestinian-officials-say/

Israel confirms Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza

The military confirmed Sinwar’s death after conducting DNA tests on a body it said was among three militants killed Wednesday during operations in Gaza.

https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/israel-says-it-is-investigating-whether-hamas-top-leader-sinwar-was-killed-in-gaza/