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  President Trump said the Peace Board 'will embark on a new approach to resolving global conflict'. Reports surrounding President Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace have ignited global debate after claims surfaced that countries may be asked to contribute $1 billion to secure or maintain permanent membership. The board, envisioned as a body overseeing governance and reconstruction efforts in Gaza, would reportedly be chaired by Trump himself, who would hold authority over which nations are admitted. A draft charter circulating among diplomats outlines three‑year membership terms, renewable only with the chairman’s approval. It also suggests that nations contributing $1 billion within the first year could bypass term limits and secure a permanent seat. The White House has pushed back on the reports, calling them misleading and insisting that no mandatory membership fee exists. Officials acknowledged that major financial contributors could receive greater influence but ...

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Israeli Strike Eliminates Hamas Deputy Commander in Gaza

        Palestinians looks at a destroyed car following an Israeli strike in Gaza City, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.



Israel has confirmed the killing of Raed Saed, a senior Hamas commander and the group’s second-in-command in Gaza, during a targeted strike in Gaza City. According to Israeli military officials, Saed was a key architect of the October 7, 2023 attacks and played a central role in Hamas’s armed operations.

The strike reportedly targeted a vehicle in Gaza City, resulting in multiple casualties. Hamas later acknowledged Saed’s death, describing it as a violation of the October ceasefire agreement, which had been brokered to reduce hostilities. Israeli officials, however, defended the action, claiming Saed had continued efforts to rebuild Hamas’s military infrastructure despite the truce.

Saed’s death marks one of the highest-profile assassinations since the ceasefire, underscoring the fragile state of the agreement and the ongoing volatility in the region. The Israeli government framed the operation as a direct response to recent attacks, including an incident where an explosive device wounded two Israeli soldiers.

The killing is expected to heighten tensions, with Hamas condemning the strike but stopping short of announcing immediate retaliation. Analysts warn that the elimination of such a senior figure could either weaken Hamas’s command structure or provoke further escalation, depending on how the group reorganizes its leadership.

This development highlights the continuing cycle of violence between Israel and Hamas, even amid international efforts to maintain peace. The strike not only removes a top militant leader but also raises questions about the durability of ceasefire agreements in the face of ongoing hostilities.

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