2026-01-23: Palestine Roundup

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Robert Freeman (2026-01-23). US retaliates against Sinn Féin for tentative anti-genocide moves. thecanary.co Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MLA Jonathan Buckley has suggested that the decision of by a US company to withdraw from investment in the North of Ireland was in response to Sinn Féin's stance on so-called 'Israel's' genocide in Palestine. Addressing Sinn Féin's economy minister Caoimhe Archibald at Stormont's Committee for the Economy on Wed Jan […] | By

Chris Hedges, Scheer Post. (2026-01-23). The Chris Hedges Report: Decolonizing The World. popularresistance.org Palestinian professor and activist Amin Husain knows what Western settler colonialism looks, sounds and feels like. Growing up in Palestine, Husain experienced the iron grip of Israeli force and came to understand how important it was to struggle against such a powerful imperial entity, even in the face of defeat. | In the United States, Husain applied his learned experience to organize and educate about how colonialism and imperialism not only exists in the modern world, but is intertwined in the economy and culture of the global capitalist world order.

Editor (2026-01-23). Kushner Reveals Dystopic Plan to Build Data Centers on Ruins of Gaza Genocide. scheerpost.com " In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By…

UMMID (2026-01-23). Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza is Distraction, not Solution. ummid.com Gaza does not suffer from a deficit of ideas, administrators, or plans. It suffers from occupation, siege, apartheid, and genocide.

aljazeera (2026-01-23). Feet dragging, division and obstruction: What Israel really wants for Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli strategy for Gaza caught between settlements and security zones, as it continues to kill Palestinians.

| Our Correspondent | (2026-01-23). Kerfuffle in NA as opposition slams govt over Gaza board. tribune.com.pk Pakistan's decision to join the US President Donald Trump-led Board of Peace on Gaza sparked a heated debate in the National Assembly on Thursday, with opposition parties accusing the government of bypassing parliament and questioning the credibility of a forum that includes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | Lawmakers demanded disclosure of the board's terms and greater parliamentary oversight on foreign policy decisions, while the government defended the move as being in line with United Nations resolutions and Pakistan's long-standing support for Palestinian rights. | Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JU…

Nir Hasson (2026-01-23). Olga Cherevko showed the world happening in Gaza. Israel let her return. haaretz.com Olga Cherevko grew up on military bases in Siberia, belonged to a Christian cult in the U.S. and was sent by the UN to some of the toughest places in the world. None of that prepared her for what she saw in Gaza…

| Kamran Yousaf | (2026-01-23). Officials deny Pakistani troops will be deployed to Gaza. tribune.com.pk Officials on Thursday moved to counter what they described as a "misleading narrative" surrounding Islamabad's decision to associate with the Board of Peace, stressing that the move does not involve, nor could it lead to, the deployment of Pakistani troops to Gaza under any arrangement aimed at disarming Hamas. | Pakistan formally joined the Board of Peace, alongside around 20 other countries, at a signing ceremony held in Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in the presence of US President Donald Trump. | But the move drew criticism and objections from opposition parties, which warned of potenti…

hindustantimes (2026-01-23). Frozen billions to rebuild Gaza? Putin reveals talks to tap Russian assets held in US vaults | Watch. hindustantimes.com Putin said Russia will discuss using Russian sovereign assets frozen in the United States to help fund the reconstruction of Gaza, linking the idea to President Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative. Russian President signaled Moscow is ready to allocate $1 billion from those blocked funds, but noted the proposal would require US authorities to unfreeze the assets and that the legal mechanism still needs to be worked out, according to Russian officials and reports.

| Waqas Ahmad | (2026-01-23). Ahsan Iqbal defends Pakistan's decision to join Trump's Board of Peace. tribune.com.pk Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday responded to remarks made by JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, defending Pakistan's decision to join the Board of Peace and emphasising that the country's participation strengthens efforts to support peace in Gaza and the broader Muslim world. | Pakistan accepted Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace, a new international mechanism aimed at supporting the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan, a day ago. The Foreign Office did not provide details about the composition of the Board of Peace or its operational modalities, but officials indicated that the forum was…

hindustantimes (2026-01-23). On Cam: Trump hails board of peace as 'historic' step to end Gaza war: 'Every country wants in…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump on camera praised the creation of "Board of Peace," calling it a historic step toward ending the Gaza war. Claiming growing international momentum behind the initiative, Trump said multiple countries are eager to participate, projecting the body as a potential diplomatic framework to de-escalate the conflict and reshape future peace efforts in West Asia.

Mark J Willière (2026-01-23). Why Trump's 'Board of Peace' Is Struggling to Win Over US Allies. thinktank.pk In a high-profile move at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, U.S. President Donald Trump launched the controversial Board of Peace — an ambitious international initiative aimed initially at overseeing a ceasefire and post-war transition in Gaza and potentially expanding into broader global conflict resolution efforts. However, several of America's closest allies, particularly …

ICRC (2026-01-23). Gaza: "Palestinians are wondering how they will get through the winter" icrc.org

ecns.cn (2026-01-22). Trump's new 'Board of Peace' takes shape at Davos. ecns.cn He announced its establishment on Jan 15, one day after US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, claimed the second phase of the Gaza peace deal had been launched.But, noting US presidential memorandum on Jan 7 saw the nation exit 66 international organizations, many observers wonder whether the "Board of Peace" is aimed at replacing the existing United Nations system.

| Reuters | (2026-01-23). Trump launches 'Board of Peace' for Gaza ceasefire, eyes wider global role. tribune.com.pk US President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his Board of Peace, initially aimed at solidifying the fragile Gaza ceasefire, but which he envisions taking on a broader role, raising concerns among other global powers. Trump said the board would coordinate with the United Nations. | Trump, who will chair the board, invited dozens of world leaders to join, stating that he wants it to address challenges beyond Gaza, stirring misgivings that it could undermine the UN's role as the primary platform for global diplomacy and conflict resolution. | Regional powers, including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, al…

aljazeera (2026-01-23). Gaza war docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab nominated for Academy Award. aljazeera.com The film draws on real audio from the 5-year-old's call with emergency services as her family came under Israeli fire.

Liza Rozovsky (2026-01-23). Despite grandiose plans, his Gaza Board of Peace deflated to its natural proportions. haaretz.com The U.S. president's coalition is largely made up of authoritarian countries — members who declared that their only goal is to find a solution to the crisis in Gaza and promote the two-state solution. Kushner made it clear to Israel and Hamas: The era of the status quo is over…

newarab (2026-01-23). Rafah crossing to open 'next week' as Israel shells Gaza. newarab.com

aljazeera (2026-01-23). Australian, Palestinian lawyers seek police probe of Israeli president. aljazeera.com Legal groups says Australia obliged to investigate Israel's President Herzog for his role in genocidal war on Gaza.

ICRC (2026-01-23). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org

| agencies | (2026-01-23). PM joins Trump at Davos for launch of 'Board of Peace'. tribune.com.pk US President Donald Trump kicked off his new "Board of Peace" at Davos on Thursday, with a signing ceremony for a body with a $1 billion membership fee and a host of invitees. | A group of leaders and senior officials from 19 countries — including Trump allies from Argentina and Hungary — gathered on stage with Trump to put their names to the founding charter of the body. | Pakistan signed the charter of the board as part of its ongoing efforts to support the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan. | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the document along with other world leaders including those fro…

albawaba (2026-01-23). Israel allows residents of 18 extra settlements to carry weapons. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir approved the issuance of gun licences to residents of 18 extra illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, Israeli Channel 12 reported Thursday."The importance of the decision lies in the fact that these settlements will now be able to submit applications for a personal weapon licence," Ben-Gvir posted on Telegram on Wednesday.He claimed that the reason is to "enhance self-defence and increase personal security."This comes amid orders by Netanyahu's government to expand illegal outposts that undermine prospects for a two-state solution.According to…

Ofri Ilany (2026-01-23). Queer leftists supported Palestinians in the too. Back then, they hijacked planes. haaretz.com Since October 7, many Israelis have been shocked by the pro-Palestinian stances prevailing in the West. In reality, this astonishment stems from the short memory of the media…

Noise Against Genocide (2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: Demo at israeli consulate. indybay.org israeli consulate | 456 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…

Yossi Verter (2026-01-23). murky government lays the groundwork for an all-Israeli Stasi. haaretz.com Below the radar, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and MK Simcha Rothman are preparing to establish a police unit to persecute government critics ‚ñ On the eve of a High Court hearing on shuttering Army Radio, the attorney general is helping the justices to see the big picture ‚ñ The repercussions of MK Gadi Eisenkot's plan…

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-01-23). They're Trying To Sneak Israel's President Into Australia Without Anti-Genocide Protests. thealtworld.com Israeli president Isaac Herzog is expected to visit Australia at the invitation of the Australian government, with anonymous sources

Staff (2026-01-23). Huckabee defends Christian Zionism as after Jerusalem churches condemn ideology. haaretz.com The churches' statement against Christian Zionism, which it says 'misleads the public, sows confusion,' was reportedly triggered by a meeting between Huckabee and the founder of the Forum for Christian Enlistment in the Israeli military…

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