Displaced Palestinians inspect their tents amid heavy rainfall west of Khan Younis city, southern Gaza Strip, 13 January 2026. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, leaving families without secure shelter, as deteriorating humanitarian conditions persist across the Gaza Strip amid intensifying winter weather. US president Donald Trump has announced the creation of a ‘board of Peace’ that he said will administer the Gaza Strip, according to a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. “It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD OF PEACE has been formed. US officials said the board of peace is expected to be formally announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, which convenes next week.

Source: The Irish Times January 16, 2026 20:40 UTC