Trump and Netanyahu met in Florida to push forward peace in Gaza, but progress remains stalled as Hamas refuses to disarm or return all hostage remains.

Israel has approved the construction of 126 illegal settler housing units in the Sa-Nur settlement outpost in the northern occupied West Bank, which was evacuated in 2005 under Israel’s unilateral disengagement plan, Israeli media reported.

An explosive device has detonated in Gaza and wounded one Israeli soldier, prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire

Last week, Israel became the first nation in the world to recognize Somaliland as a country, prompting global outcry and an emergency meeting of the United Nations. The de facto state on the northern coast of the Horn of Africa has long operated independent of Somalia,

Several countries at the United Nations questioned whether the move aimed to relocate Palestinians from Gaza or to establish military bases.

Sporadic clashes between the Israel Defense Forces and Gaza militants -- plus deadly IDF strikes -- continue despite the Gaza ceasefire.

If Israel pushes into the region, rivalries may get nastier still. Much will depend on whether other countries follow Israel’s suit. For Somaliland, America is its brightest hope. In the past year American diplomats and generals have made several showy visits.

Strong domestic opposition would likely make any Israeli acquisition politically unfeasible for the Republic of Ireland in the current climate.

President Trump said he would support an Israeli attack to halt Iran from restocking its missile arsenal and would take U.S. action if Tehran sought to rebuild its nuclear program.