US unveils weapons buyback plan to help demilitarize Gaza

The United States told the UN Security Council that any lasting peace in Gaza must begin with disarmament — and that includes an internationally funded weapons buyback and reintegration program tied to demilitarization efforts.

US Ambassador Mike Waltz made clear that Hamas must play no role in Gaza’s future governance, and that all terror infrastructure — from tunnels to weapon labs — must be destroyed and not rebuilt.

International monitors would oversee this process as part of a broader peace framework.

❗️Israeli leadership has emphasized that reconstruction in Gaza cannot begin while Hamas remains armed — making disarmament central to any transition.

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US President Donald Trump claimed during a cabinet meeting yesterday that “it looks like Hamas is going to disarm.”

His Mideast envoy, Steve Witkoff, chimed in: “They will because they have no choice. They’re going to give up their AK-47s.”

Neither man offered evidence as to why they believe this is going to happen.

And just hours earlier, senior Hamas official Moussa Abu Marzouk told Qatari media that there was no movement toward disarmament:

“Talk on disarming never happened, not for a single moment did we talk about the surrender of weapons, or any formula about destroying, surrendering, or disarmament.

“We haven’t discussed the weapons yet; no one has spoken to us directly about it. We haven’t spoken with the American side or the mediators on this issue, so we can’t talk about what it means or what the goal is.”

A US missile destroyer has parked itself off the coast of Eilat.

Arab media believes the US and Israel will not launch a full-scale attack on Iran, but will instead try to “cut of the head of the snake” by assassinating the regime’s top leadership, including Ali Khamenei and his son, Mojtaba.

Such an operation could create disarray and give the people of Iran an opportunity to return to the streets.

It would also likely result in missile attacks on Israel and American assets by what remains of the regime.

📈 Israeli economy showing surprising strength: The shekel has surged to one of its strongest levels in decades—trading around 3.09 to the US dollar, a mark not seen since 2021 and 1996.

This reflects robust economic fundamentals even as the region navigates post‑war challenges.

Strong currency often signals investor confidence and economic resilience.

Building strategic alliances: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar welcomed Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey in Jerusalem, affirming a commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation — especially in counter‑terrorism and regional stability.

Sa’ar also thanked Togo for its support following the Oct. 7 attacks and reiterated shared concerns about threats from extremist regimes.

IDF maintains security vigilance: The Israeli Air Force struck and killed terrorists who surfaced from underground infrastructure in eastern Rafah, thwarting an imminent threat to IDF troops.

This action comes as ceasefire tensions persist and underscores ongoing efforts to neutralize terror capabilities emerging from tunnel networks.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tells Channel 14 News that the US will attack Iran, possibly as early as today.

Meanwhile, the Middle East nations that pushed through the Gaza ceasefire–Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt–are pressuring Trump to make a deal with the mullahs in Tehran.

February heat record

Israel is bracing for the warmest February day in nearly 40 years — with highs reaching 30°C (86°F) in parts of the country on Sunday.

📊 Forecasted highs:

• Tel Aviv – 27°C (81°F)
• Jerusalem – 25°C (77°F)
• Beersheva – 28°C (82°F)
• Jordan Valley & Arava – 30°C (86°F)

🌿 On Saturday, the warm weather brought 90,000 visitors to national parks and reserves.

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🚨 Spanish authorities have arrested a 38‑year‑old Chinese national on suspicion of providing at least €600,000 in cryptocurrency transfers to an entity linked to Hamas.

Investigators found multiple crypto payments, seized digital assets, cash, computers, and other property during a search of the suspect’s home and business.

Apple has acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai, valued at roughly $1.6–2 billion — its second‑largest purchase ever after Beats.

Q.ai is pioneering machine‑learning and audio AI technologies that interpret facial micro‑movements and enhance audio performance — innovations likely to shape future Apple products from wearables to next‑gen interfaces.

This milestone underscores Israel’s continued role as a global center for cutting‑edge technology, especially in AI and human‑machine interaction.

IDF responds to threats across the northern border

The Israel Defense Forces carried out targeted strikes against Hezbollah terror assets in southern Lebanon, neutralizing hostile positions responsible for threats along Israel’s northern frontier.

The Rafah Crossing between Gaza and the Egyptian Sinai reopened this morning as part of Phase 2 of US President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan.

Police in London arrested prominent gay rights activist Peter Tatchell on Saturday for carrying a sign that read “Globalize the intifada” at an anti-Israel rally.

The slogan, which many interpret as a call to kill Jews, earned Tatchell an arrest on “suspicion of a public order offence,” the Metropolitan Police said on X.