Daily News Article - January 27, 2026
1. Who was Ran Gvili?
2. What was especially heroic about Gvili's actions on October 7?
3. Consider what you learn about Ran Gvili from the "Background" and videos under "Resources." What most inspires you about this man?
4. The Trump-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas terrorists went into effect on October 10, 2025. Israeli troops withdrew from parts of Gaza that had been agreed upon. Hamas had committed to releasing all remaining Israeli hostages, living and dead within 72 hours. However, it took 2 months for the terrorists to do so, with the last remaining hostage Ran Gvili only returned when Israeli forces recovered his body this week.
What did Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasize must happen as the other part of Phase One before Phase 2 reconstruction in Gaza can begin?
5. On January 22, 2026, in a question-and-answer session following his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump officially signed the charter for his "Board of Peace," which will oversee Gaza's reconstruction and serve as an international disputes forum. The "National Committee for the Administration of Gaza" (NCAG) was simultaneously announced as a 12-member technocratic body to manage the territory.
When asked about Hamas following through on their agreement to disarm, President Trump stated, "That's what they agreed to. They've got to do it. And we're going to know...over the next two or three days - certainly over the next three weeks - whether or not they're going to do it," He then added, "If they don't do it, they'll be blown away very quickly.
a) How serious do you think the president was in his statement?
b) Ask a parent if they think Hamas will disarm and to explain their answer.