By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Israeli forces ordered dozens of Palestinian families in the southern Gaza Strip to leave their homes in the first forced evacuation since October's ceasefire,

President Donald Trump closed out 2025 with his plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in fine fettle. With an endorsement from the U.N.

The two-year war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas eased with a ceasefire three months ago, but there has been neither peace nor reconstruction. Phase 2 promises progress, but the peace process itself is becoming increasingly controversial.

Syria reaches fragile ceasefire with Kurdish forces as U.S. senator warns about reported crimes by government troops during military operation against SDF.

Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed nine people, including three women, following the U.S. announcement of a second phase in the fragile ceasefire.

Damascus warns of hidden explosives in homes, mosques and vehicles while reaffirming its right to restore sovereignty after accusing the group of violating fresh truce agreements.

Hamas says Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire 1,298 times over 100 days, killing 483 Palestinians, restricting aid, and blocking reconstruction, while urging mediators to enforce nine demands.

A temporary line has separated most of Gaza’s Palestinians from an Israeli-held zone that has surrounded them since October’s ceasefire took effect.