December 5, 2025 – Israel Headlines

1US seeking to declare transition to phase 2 of its Gaza plan in coming weeks — official

Story gist: US officials seek to declare transition to phase 2 of Gaza plan in coming weeks. Trump plans to announce Gaza government and Board of Peace by Christmas, per officials.
Left
‘There is no peace at all’ in Gaza
— Socialist Worker
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Center
Trump plans to announce Gaza government, Board of Peace by Christmas, officials say
— Axios
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Right
Donald Trump to announce start of Gaza deal’s second phase
— The Jerusalem Post
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Socialist Worker emphasize pessimism with quotes denying peace in Gaza, omitting plan details to highlight ongoing conflict. Center outlets like Axios report neutrally on Trump’s announcement timeline and specifics without judgment. Right-leaning Jerusalem Post frames positively as progress in ‘Gaza deal’s second phase,’ crediting Trump and focusing on forward momentum.

2Yasser abu Shabab, leader of Israel-backed militia, killed in Gaza

Story gist: Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of an Israel-backed militia in Gaza, was killed. The incident occurred recently in Gaza.
Left
Yasser abu Shabab, leader of Israel-backed militia, killed in Gaza
— The Guardian
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Center
Anti-Hamas Gazan tribal leader killed in setback for Israeli policy
— Reuters
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Right
Opinion | A Hamas Rival Falls in Gaza
— The Wall Street Journal
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian frames the killing by emphasizing the militia’s Israeli backing, using neutral tone. Center Reuters stresses the leader’s anti-Hamas tribal role and portrays it as a setback for Israeli policy, adding policy implications. Right-leaning WSJ opinion piece highlights him as a ‘Hamas rival,’ focusing on intra-Gaza rivalry while omitting explicit Israeli ties, adopting interpretive tone.