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Deal of the Century

Then-Emir of Qatar Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, center right, and slain Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, third left, attend a corner stone-laying ceremony at a planned medical center in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya, October 23, 2012. (Ali Ali, Pool/AP)
June 9, 2025, 1:42 am
Hamas documents reportedly show deep ties, coordination between Qatar, terror group
Papers apparently seized in Gaza show Hamas political chief told Doha its funds were the group’s ‘main artery’ and Sinwar wanted more supportive Qatar to take leading role in mediation
By ToI Staff
Cover of TIME Magazine announcing US President-elect Donald Trump as the 2024 Person of the Year, obtained on December 12, 2024. (Platon for Time/Time Magazine/Time Person of the Year/AFP)
December 12, 2024, 10:55 pm
Trump says Netanyahu knows he wants Gaza war to end; won’t commit to 2-state solution
Speaking to Time magazine after being again named ‘Person of the Year,’ president-elect avoids backing his own ‘deal of the century,’ doesn’t come out against West Bank annexation
By Jacob Magid
Dr. Massad Boulos, US President-elect Donald Trump’s adviser on Middle Eastern and Arab affairs, sits for a portrait at the Wall Street Hotel, New York, September 4, 2024. (Jeenah Moon for The Washington Post via Getty Images/JTA)
December 10, 2024, 7:14 pm
Trump’s Middle East adviser says path to Palestinian state is key to Israel-Saudi ties
Massad Boulos says Riyadh not demanding two-state solution in exchange for normalization, just roadmap, says Trump has spoken about new nuclear deal, not regime change, in Iran
By Ron Kampeas
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas gestures during a meeting to discuss the United Arab Emirates' deal with Israel to normalize relations, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, August 18, 2020. (Mohamad Torokman/Pool Photo via AP, File)
October 28, 2020, 11:43 pm
Palestinians denounce inclusion of settlements in US-Israel scientific pact
In move seen by some as precursor to future West Bank annexation, Washington removes geographic restrictions from three 1970s science cooperation agreements
By ToI Staff
USAmbassador to Israel David M. Friedman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sign agreements to further binational scientific and technological cooperation in a special ceremony held at Ariel University on October 28, 2020 (Matty Stern/US Embassy Jerusalem)
October 28, 2020, 2:07 pm
PM fetes ‘important victory’ as US okays funding science projects in settlements
In move seen by some as precursor to future West Bank annexation, Washington removes geographic restrictions from three 1970s science cooperation agreements
By Raphael Ahren
Defense Minister Benny Gantz speaks to the media outside his home in Rosh Haayin, August 9, 2020. (Tomer Neuberg/ Flash90)
August 10, 2020, 2:54 pm
Cabinet never discussed West Bank annexation plan, Gantz says
Briefing MKs, defense minister indicates that it is up to Netanyahu to advance approval of move, reiterates Jordan Valley and settlements blocs will remain under Israeli control
By Raphael Ahren
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi speaks at a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, June 10, 2020. (Foreign Ministry/courtesy)
August 5, 2020, 4:14 pm
Foreign minister: Annexation ‘right now not on the agenda, everyone’s busy’
Meeting Latin American envoys, Gabi Ashkenazi says Jerusalem ‘fully aware of the consequences’ of implementing Trump peace plan, urges pressure on Palestinians to engage with US
By Raphael Ahren
Assistant to the President and Special Representative for International Negotiations Avi Berkowitz, Special Assistant to the President Alexa Henning, Senior Adviser to President Donald Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner, and White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley walk out of the White House, May 8, 2020. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, via JTA)
August 3, 2020, 11:15 pm
White House still mulling annexation, which could happen this month – source
After Netanyahu says application of sovereignty depends on US, ToI told ‘more discussions are required’ about a ‘package’ to sweeten pill for Palestinians
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plants a tree during an event for the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat, in the West Bank settlement of Mevo'ot Yeriho, in the Jordan Valley, February 10, 2020. (Flash90)
June 21, 2020, 6:22 pm
Netanyahu memo: Evacuating settlements would pose ‘immediate existential threat’
In talking points sent to Likud MKs, PM’s office says annexation will bring ‘normalcy and stability’ to West Bank settlers, stays mum on Palestinians’ status
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, center, and then-tourism minister Yariv Levin during a meeting to discuss mapping extension of Israeli sovereignty to areas of the West Bank, held in the Ariel settlement, February 24, 2020. (David Azagury/ US Embassy Jerusalem/ File)
June 3, 2020, 2:07 am
US ‘highly unlikely’ to back July 1 annexation, ToI told; mapping far from done
Preparatory work set back by weeks, maybe even months, because of COVID-19 crisis, senior source tells ToI; Kushner visit to Jerusalem also seen as vital before finalizing process
By Raphael Ahren
Illustrative: Palestinian officials along with Israeli and International peace activists plant trees near Beit Al Baraka compound as part of a protest against the land being taken over by Israeli settlers on April 9, 2016. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)
May 28, 2020, 6:37 am
Death of a dogma? After annexation, world likely to abandon two-state paradigm
Process may take years, but officials and analysts accusing Israel of killing option for future Palestinian state have started calling for a unitary state with equal rights for all
By Raphael Ahren
Incoming Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, right, with his predecessor, incoming Finance Minister Israel Katz, at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, May 18, 2020 (Foreign Ministry)
May 18, 2020, 12:03 pm
New FM Ashkenazi endorses Trump peace plan as ‘historic opportunity’
Incoming top diplomat says deal could shape Israel’s borders, but annexation should be ‘advanced responsibly’ in keeping with Jerusalem’s strategic interests
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, center, and then-tourism minister Yariv Levin during a meeting to discuss mapping extension of Israeli sovereignty to areas of the West Bank, held in the Ariel settlement, February 24, 2020. (David Azagury/ US Embassy Jerusalem/ File)
May 1, 2020, 2:31 pm
West Bank annexation not contingent on Palestinian state, US officials emphasize
Administration officials tell ToI annexation can go ahead in the absence of a Palestinian state if Ramallah continues to refuse to negotiate
By Raphael Ahren
European Council President Charles Michel arrives to address a nearly empty press theater after a videoconference with G7 leaders at the European Council building in Brussels, March 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
March 26, 2020, 10:36 am
Though world focused on fighting virus, Mideast diplomacy simmers on
ICC, EU delay but don’t freeze discussions about Israel-Palestine, as Israel and US say they’re still working on Trump’s peace plan, including mapping West Bank ahead of annexation
By Raphael Ahren
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas speaks after a meeting of the Palestinian leadership, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, January 22, 2020. (AP Photo/ Majdi Mohammed)
March 10, 2020, 11:16 am
Abbas: Seeing Palestinian girls beat up Israeli troops fills my heart with joy
Palestinian Authority chief says having women at the forefront of protests ‘is our way to vanquish our enemies’
By ToI Staff
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