Israel has formally objected to the composition of a newly announced U.S.-supervised Gaza peace board, triggering fresh diplomatic friction between Jerusalem and Washington at a critical moment in the conflict. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office says the executive panel overseeing the Gaza peace plan was revealed without prior consultation, raising concerns over Israel’s exclusion from a process directly affecting its national security. President Donald Trump has described the board as a “new approach to conflict resolution,” inviting global leaders to participate in shaping Gaza’s future. However, Israel’s concerns highlight growing friction over decision-making authority, regional sovereignty and the broader framework guiding post-conflict governance in Gaza. WATCH 

A major trade storm is brewing as the U.S. Senate signals full support for President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a massive 500&#37 tariff on Chinese imports in response to Beijing’s continued energy trade with Russia. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the Senate’s backing during the IMF and World Bank Investment Forum, where U.S. officials drew direct links between China’s oil purchases and Moscow’s war funding. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joined Bessent in addressing the press, emphasizing that Washington is prepared to escalate economic measures if China continues to bolster Russia’s wartime economy through energy transactions. WATCH