Territorial control in Gaza:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel effectively controls about 60% of the Gaza Strip, exceeding what current ceasefire arrangements foresaw. Humanitarian agencies report that even more territory is effectively inaccessible due to military coordination zones.
Source: arabnews.com
Gaza governance plan stalled:
The U.S.-backed “Board of Peace” is seeking to begin implementing its Gaza governance and reconstruction plan in areas outside Hamas control. Progress is stalled amid Hamas’ refusal to disarm and ongoing ceasefire violations.
Source: axios.com
Humanitarian situation:
Board of Peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov and other international officials warn that, despite a relative lull in large‑scale fighting, conditions for Gaza’s 2.1 million residents remain extremely precarious.
Source: apnews.com
Israel–Lebanon talks amid escalation:
Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon began in Washington on May 14, even as deadly escalation continues between Israel and Hezbollah along the border, despite a ceasefire announcement on April 17.
Source: lemonde.fr