Israel

Despite the closeness between the two administrations, Trump's team is not afraid of disagreeing with Netanyahu, and even crossing Israel's red lines if necessary

One idea is to create humanitarian zones where Palestinians —excluding Hamas—can live safely. Israel would then give Hamas leaders the choice of leaving Gaza or facing Israelis outside of these areas.

Only collective state action can end impunity

An emboldened settler movement drunk on the prospect of Trump recognising Israel's control there and an increasingly weakened Palestinian Authority make for a dangerous combination

Israel, Türkiye, and Iran all have a plan for the region. Arab leaders met in Riyadh to come up with their own. Meanwhile, Trump walks back his plan for Gaza, saying he 'won't force it'.

Newly declassified documents reveal how Israel operated under the noses of US inspectors

In a presser with Netanyahu, the US president said 'Gaza is no place for people to be living' and they should "settle permanently in a beautiful area" outside of Gaza where they can "be happy"

Netanyahu visits Washington in a much weaker position, and Trump will take advantage of that

Residents of Quneitra province are wary of a creeping Israeli presence in their land, with some vowing "not to betray" those who died to keep the land Syrian