Donald Trump backs Israel amid war with Hamas: ‘You’ve got to finish the problem’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump backs Israel amid war with Hamas: ‘You’ve got to finish the problem’

Hindustan Times  

Predicting to win big on Super Tuesday 2024, Donald Trump called Fox & Friends to praise Monday's Supreme Court's decision prohibiting states from eliminating him off the ballot and to declare that Israel must "finish the problem" in its war against Hamas in Gaza. Without taking any stand on recent ceasefire calls, ex-US President Donald Trump said the Israeli forces must "finish the problem." He said Trump wanted to say that Hamas attacked Israel because the Israelis "got soft" here. "It's garbled because Trump is generally incoherent but I think Trump is saying that the Hamas attack on Israel happened because the Israelis "got soft" here.

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Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like
1 week ago

Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like

Associated Press  

After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print In the U.S., both the outgoing Biden administration and the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump have signaled they want a deal completed before the Jan. 20 …

Netanyahu, Trump discuss release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, Syria unrest
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1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu, Trump discuss release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, Syria unrest

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about developments in Syria and a recent push to secure the release of Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, he said on Sunday. Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, warned last week during a visit to the region that it would "not be a pretty day" …

Netanyahu Tells Trump Israel Must ‘Complete Its Victory’
1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu Tells Trump Israel Must ‘Complete Its Victory’

New York Times  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he had told President-elect Donald J. Trump in a telephone conversation over the weekend that Israel needed to “complete its victory” over Iranian proxies and bring back hostages held in Gaza. Mr. Netanyahu, who described Mr. Trump as a friend, said in a statement on Sunday that their latest discussion had been “very …

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory’ in ‘very warm’ phone call
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1 week, 2 days ago

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory’ in ‘very warm’ phone call

CNN  

CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump, during which they spoke about the need for Israel’s victory in its war on Hamas in Gaza and its stance on Syria. ‘No interest in confronting’ Syria Regarding Syria, where a rebel coalition overthrew the regime of President …

Trump's 'all hell to pay' warning 'pressured' Hamas to concede to Israeli demands: Report
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump's 'all hell to pay' warning 'pressured' Hamas to concede to Israeli demands: Report

Firstpost  

The Wall Street Journal reported that Hamas has agreed to Israeli presence in Gaza after a ceasefire comes into motion. Arab mediators told the news outlet that Hamas, for the first time, has handed over a list of hostages it would release in the first phase of a new deal A senior US official has said that President-elect Donald Trump’s …

US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says
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1 week, 6 days ago

US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says

Hindustan Times  

By Jeff Mason US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says NEW YORK -U.S. President Joe Biden is dispatching more senior aides to the Middle East in the next few weeks to clinch a Gaza ceasefire deal that has eluded his administration for over a year, a senior aide said on Tuesday. U.S. Deputy National Security …

Trump dispatched his incoming envoy to the Mideast for high-level talks on reaching Gaza ceasefire
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump dispatched his incoming envoy to the Mideast for high-level talks on reaching Gaza ceasefire

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming Middle East envoy recently visited Israel and Qatar for high-level talks on landing a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, a U.S. official said Thursday. Steve Witkoff, who was tapped by Trump to serve as his special envoy to the region, met separately in recent weeks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatar’s …

Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — A Hamas official said Thursday that international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza, and that he was hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war was within reach. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print During that time, Israel would pull back some …

Trump's 'madman' tactics show dire misunderstanding of major conflict: analyst
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump's 'madman' tactics show dire misunderstanding of major conflict: analyst

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump has already tipped his hand about how he's going to handle trying to free the hostages still trapped in Gaza, wrote Zeeshan Aleem for MSNBC — and it's all but doomed to fail. “If the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, …

‘ALL HELL TO PAY’: Donald Trump issues FINAL warning to Hamas if...
3 weeks ago

‘ALL HELL TO PAY’: Donald Trump issues FINAL warning to Hamas if...

Live Mint  

In a stern warning to Hamas, US President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear that if the hostages are not released prior to the date he assumes Office as President of the United States, there will be ‘ALL HELL TO PAY’ in the Middle East. In a social media post on Truth Social, the Republican leader vowed that those who …

Trump wants to seal Israel-Gaza ceasefire before he takes office, key Senate ally says
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump wants to seal Israel-Gaza ceasefire before he takes office, key Senate ally says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Graham says Trump “wants a deal to free the hostages and end the war …

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—As the Biden administration seeks to broker an end-of-term peace deal in the Middle East, it is bringing along a surprising back-seat partner: Donald Trump. “I’m skeptical that there will be a cease-fire deal in Gaza regardless of the coordination happening with the Trump transition team," because Netanyahu is reluctant to commit to a permanent halt in the fighting, said …

What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its wars?
1 month, 1 week ago

What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its wars?

Al Jazeera  

While pro-Israel views are common in US politics, Trump’s picks signal support for far-right Israeli aspirations. “We have to be more willing to publicly talk about Israel among citizens who think of it as an abstraction, who don’t truly understand the existential threat to it,” Hegseth said. “I want to show solidarity with the country that most reflects a mirror …

Hamas urges Donald Trump to pressure Israel to agree to a ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas urges Donald Trump to pressure Israel to agree to a ceasefire

ABC  

A senior Hamas official has declared the group is "ready for a ceasefire" in the war-ravaged Gaza, and urged incoming US president Donald Trump to put "pressure" on Israel to reach a truce. "Hamas is ready to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip if a ceasefire proposal is presented and on the condition that it is respected" by Israel, …

Hamas Ready For Gaza Ceasefire, Official Says; Urges US President-Elect Trump To Pressure Israel For...
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas Ready For Gaza Ceasefire, Official Says; Urges US President-Elect Trump To Pressure Israel For...

ABP News  

Hamas has expressed readiness for a ceasefire in Gaza, urging US President-elect Donald Trump to exert pressure on Israel as airstrikes on the Palestinian territory continue. “Hamas is ready to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip if a ceasefire proposal is presented and on the condition that it is respected” by Israel, Bassem Naim, a Doha-based Hamas political bureau …

Hamas ‘ready for ceasefire’ in war-hit Gaza, urges Donald Trump to pressure Israel to end conflict
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas ‘ready for ceasefire’ in war-hit Gaza, urges Donald Trump to pressure Israel to end conflict

Live Mint  

Hamas is "ready for a ceasefire" in Gaza, said a leader of the Palestinian militant group on Friday. "Hamas is ready to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip if a ceasefire proposal is presented and on the condition that it is respected" by Israel, Doha-based Hamas political bureau member Bassem Naim told AFP. Hamas' remarks came nearly a week …

Donald Trump fancies himself a skilled dealmaker, but Middle East peace might be beyond him
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump fancies himself a skilled dealmaker, but Middle East peace might be beyond him

New Indian Express  

Donald Trump’s re-election as the US president last week comes at a time of extreme volatility in the Middle East. In his usual impulsive and unpredictable manner, he has pledged to resolve the Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office and help Israel finish its Gaza and Lebanon operations quickly. Collapse of talks between Israel and Hamas Overshadowed by …

Iran says world awaits Trump stop to Gaza, Lebanon wars; calls Israeli assassinations 'organised terrorism'
1 month, 1 week ago

Iran says world awaits Trump stop to Gaza, Lebanon wars; calls Israeli assassinations 'organised terrorism'

New Indian Express  

RIYADH: Iran on Monday said the "world is waiting" for Donald Trump's incoming US government to stop Israel's wars with Hamas and Hezbollah, as it condemned a wave of Israeli assassinations as "organised terrorism." "The American government is the main supporter of the actions of the Zionist regime," First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref told a joint Arab League and …

With Trump back as President, will his warning to Hamas speed up hostage release?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With Trump back as President, will his warning to Hamas speed up hostage release?

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump, a few months ago at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, warned Hamas of paying a "very big price" if they did not return the hostages that were taken during the October 7 attack. After winning the US elections, Trump received a congratulatory call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, one of the first world leaders …

So Trump reckons he can end the Gaza war within hours? Good luck with that…
1 month, 2 weeks ago

So Trump reckons he can end the Gaza war within hours? Good luck with that…

The Independent  

Even as the counting for the US election was underway, Benjamin Netanyahu sacked his defence minister, Yoav Gallant. Netanyahu’s replacement of Gallant with his hardline foreign minister, Israel Katz – and his replacement of Katz as foreign minister with an even harder-line new political ally, Gideon Sa’ar, once seen as Netanyahu’s most dangerous emerging rival on the right – suggests …

Need someone strong like Trump to save us: Palestinians after US election result
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Need someone strong like Trump to save us: Palestinians after US election result

India Today  

Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday want Donald Trump, who won the US election, to end the war between Israel and Hamas that has devastated their territory. We need someone strong like Trump to end the war and save us, enough, God, this is enough," said the 60-year-old. Umm Ahmed Harb, from the Al-Shaaf area east of Gaza City, was also …

Hamas reacts to Trump's election win and beg him to make good on major promise
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hamas reacts to Trump's election win and beg him to make good on major promise

Daily Mail  

Hamas has issued a statement reacting to former President Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, begging him to make good on his promise to end the war in Gaza as it made a series of demands. The terrorist group said Wednesday that Trump's incoming administration must 'work seriously to stop the war,' after he reportedly asked Israeli Prime …

Israel-Hamas war: Trump’s US election win brings little hope for Palestinians— ‘There is nothing left, Gaza is finished’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas war: Trump’s US election win brings little hope for Palestinians— ‘There is nothing left, Gaza is finished’

Live Mint  

Palestinians, reeling under the devastating Israel-Gaza war, on Wednesday urged Donald Trump, who won the US presidential election, to end the conflict. there's nothing left for us, we want peace," Mamdouh al-Jadba, who was displaced to Gaza City from Jabalia, told AFP. "I hope Trump finds a solution, we need someone strong like Trump to end the war and save …

Trump’s return sparks Israeli optimism amid ongoing Gaza war: 'Here's why'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s return sparks Israeli optimism amid ongoing Gaza war: 'Here's why'

Firstpost  

Experts believe Trump’s potential return to power would likely bolster Israeli interests, but caution remains due to his unpredictable foreign policy stance Donald Trump’s return to power in the United States will have a positive outcome on Israeli interests, several experts interviewed by AFP said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Trump over “history’s greatest comeback!”, and newly appointed …

'Save us': Gazans want Trump to end war with Israel
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Save us': Gazans want Trump to end war with Israel

The Hindu  

Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday want Donald Trump, who won the U.S. election, to end the war between Israel and Hamas that has devastated their territory. "I hope Trump finds a solution, we need someone strong like Trump to end the war and save us, enough, God, this is enough," the 60-year-old said. Umm Ahmed Harb, from the Al-Shaaf area …

Hamas reacts to Trump winning 2024 election as Palestinians beg him to make good on his promise
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hamas reacts to Trump winning 2024 election as Palestinians beg him to make good on his promise

Daily Mail  

Hamas has warned Donald Trump that it will continue 'resist' Israeli occupation as the terrorist group urged the president-elect to 'work seriously to stop the war' in Gaza. Trump, 78, has expressed support for Israel's fight to destroy Hamas in the Palestinian enclave but has said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must finish the job quickly. Hamas has warned Donald Trump, …

Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Donald Trump will return to the U.S. presidency at a time of unprecedented conflict and uncertainty in the Middle East. “Get it over with and let’s get back to peace and stop killing people,” Trump said of the conflict in Gaza in an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt in April. “That’s part of the …

Gazans send 'save us' message to Donald Trump: 'Needed someone strong.. end war'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gazans send 'save us' message to Donald Trump: 'Needed someone strong.. end war'

Hindustan Times  

As the world adjusts to the surprise victory of Donald Trump in the US election, the people of Gaza hope the new President will bring peace into the war-ravaged region. "I hope Trump finds a solution, we need someone strong like Trump to end the war and save us, enough, God, this is enough," said the 60-year-old. "Trump is firm …

Israel and Netanyahu welcomes Trump win as ‘history’s greatest comeback’
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israel and Netanyahu welcomes Trump win as ‘history’s greatest comeback’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz Israel Katz, Gallant’s …

Can Donald Trump stop Ukraine, Gaza wars as US President? Here’s what he promised
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can Donald Trump stop Ukraine, Gaza wars as US President? Here’s what he promised

Live Mint  

US foreign policy is likely to undergo a dramatic overhaul over the next few months following a decisive poll victory for Donald Trump. Donald Trump and Joe Biden have drastically different approaches to the ongoing international conflicts — with the Republican leader often making broad policy pledges that put “America First”. Trump has also insisted on several occasions that he …

Netanyahu could take steps to end wars after Trump's win, Middle East officials say
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu could take steps to end wars after Trump's win, Middle East officials say

NPR  

Netanyahu could take steps to end wars after Trump's win, Middle East officials say toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images TEL AVIV, Israel — “Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted. Netanyahu, who met and spoke with Trump during his campaign, had been hoping for him to win and will likely take steps to end …

How Israel is reacting to Trump’s election victory
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Israel is reacting to Trump’s election victory

NPR  

How Israel is reacting to Trump’s election victory Former President Donald Trump has expressed his strong support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. LONSDORF: Well, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put out a statement congratulating Trump, calling his win, quote, "history's greatest comeback." He also talked about his fears that Trump will allow Netanyahu and his government to annex the …

‘Israel will keep invading – with more ease’: Gaza dreads Trump presidency
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Israel will keep invading – with more ease’: Gaza dreads Trump presidency

Al Jazeera  

Biden was terrible, say Palestinians, but fear a Trump administration would let Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ‘get away with conquering Gaza’. Calling Trump’s election “history’s greatest comeback”, Netanyahu described Trump’s return as a “fresh start for America” and a “powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America”. Trump’s administration also overlooked the building of illegal Israeli settlements in …

Trump appears to falsely claim he’s been to Gaza – and says it could be ‘better than Monaco’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump appears to falsely claim he’s been to Gaza – and says it could be ‘better than Monaco’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Donald …

Harris and Trump Mark Anniversary of Deadly Hamas Attack on Israel
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris and Trump Mark Anniversary of Deadly Hamas Attack on Israel

Associated Press  

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris marked the anniversary of the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust as the presidential candidates approach the final weeks of the campaign during a widening conflict in the Middle East. They cited the Kaddish, the Jewish prayer in mourning, to talk about 'our enduring belief in God, even in our …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Biden adds to pressure on Netanyahu to reach cease-fire deal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Biden adds to pressure on Netanyahu to reach cease-fire deal

Associated Press  

United States President Joe Biden is adding to the pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he isn’t doing enough to reach a cease-fire deal in Gaza. ___ Here’s the latest: Cease-fire and hostage release negotiations are ongoing, Biden says WASHINGTON — United States President Joe Biden again spoke briefly to reporters, this time as he departed the White …

In first interview since dropping out, Biden says Trump danger to US
4 months, 1 week ago

In first interview since dropping out, Biden says Trump danger to US

Al Jazeera  

Biden added that he dropped out of the US presidential race because he didn’t want to be a distraction, and also discussed Israel’s war on Gaza. Biden stressed that besides what the polls showed him, the main reason behind his decision was also to “maintain democracy” and “defeat Trump”, in reference to former President Donald Trump, who is once again …

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu worked to mend ties with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday and offered measured optimism about progress toward a cease-fire deal for Gaza as he neared the end of a contentious U.S. visit that put on display the growing American divisions over support for the Israeli-Hamas war. Asked as …

‘Trump would be the worst’: Palestinians react to US presidential race
5 months ago

‘Trump would be the worst’: Palestinians react to US presidential race

Al Jazeera  

As Biden exits, Palestinians fear a Trump presidency and voice scepticism and hope that next US leader can stop the war. Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank say a United States presidency under Kamala Harris would do little to halt Israel’s war on Gaza after US President Joe Biden’s decision to drop his re-election bid. “Kamala isn’t an …

Gaza destruction likely helped push Hamas to soften cease-fire demands, several officials say
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Gaza destruction likely helped push Hamas to soften cease-fire demands, several officials say

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Several officials in the Middle East and the U.S. believe the level of devastation in the Gaza Strip caused by a nine-month Israeli offensive likely has helped push Hamas to soften its demands for a cease-fire agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday boasted that military pressure — including Israel’s ongoing two-month offensive in …

Palestinian Lives Were Invisible To Both Donald Trump And Joe Biden In The First Debate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Palestinian Lives Were Invisible To Both Donald Trump And Joe Biden In The First Debate

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Palestinians in Gaza are living through historic suffering. But at Thursday night’s debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, neither offered either sympathy or a path forward for Palestinians, whose cause has animated huge protests domestically and fueled outrage the world over. She then accurately noted Israeli retaliation has “killed thousands of Palestinians and …

Trump calls Biden a ‘bad Palestinian’ in US presidential debate jab
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump calls Biden a ‘bad Palestinian’ in US presidential debate jab

Al Jazeera  

Both candidates fail to address Palestinian suffering, toll of Israel’s war on Gaza as protesters rally near venue. Republican Donald Trump has called US President Joe Biden “a very bad Palestinian” who doesn’t want to help Israel “finish the job” against Hamas in its war on Gaza. He’s become like a Palestinian – but they don’t like him because he’s …

Biden vs. Trump: Where they stand on Israel, Palestinians, Middle East
6 months, 1 week ago

Biden vs. Trump: Where they stand on Israel, Palestinians, Middle East

LA Times  

The Israel-Hamas war has thrust Israel and Palestinians back on the front burner of United States policy, and abruptly injected some long-standing divisive issues into the 2024 presidential race. With mounting international condemnation over an Israeli military response that has left more than 37,000 Palestinians dead, critics say that the Biden administration hasn’t done enough to restrain Israel. “You gotta …

Biden Bid to End Gaza War Falters as Israel and Hamas Push Back
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden Bid to End Gaza War Falters as Israel and Hamas Push Back

Live Mint  

Hamas has followed Israel in balking at President Joe Biden’s efforts to end their war in Gaza, with both sides saying their conflicting conditions for a permanent cease-fire must be met before they’ll even agree to pause fighting. A Hamas spokesman said Tuesday that Israel must commit to a permanent cease-fire and full withdrawal from Gaza. That came a day …

Biden says Hamas is sufficiently depleted. Israel leaders disagree, casting doubts over cease-fire
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden says Hamas is sufficiently depleted. Israel leaders disagree, casting doubts over cease-fire

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — At the start of its devastating offensive on the Gaza Strip, Israel set an ambitious goal: destroy Hamas. BIDEN: NO ABILITY TO POSE A THREAT Biden on Friday said it was time to end the Israel-Hamas war, signaling that the objective of destroying Hamas had already been met because the militant group was “no longer capable” of carrying …

Israel and Hamas at odds over US-backed ceasefire proposal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel and Hamas at odds over US-backed ceasefire proposal

Live Mint  

The U.S. continued its push for Israel and Hamas to agree to a cease-fire in Gaza, but the two sides remain at odds over the conditions for ending the fighting. However, Hamas officials told mediators that they haven’t seen an Israeli proposal that matches the potential deal Biden described. While Hamas officials have said the president’s ideas were serious, the …

US prez Biden presents new Israel ceasefire plan, calls on Hamas to accept it
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US prez Biden presents new Israel ceasefire plan, calls on Hamas to accept it

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday called on Hamas militants to agree to a new offer from Israel on releasing hostages in exchange for a Gaza ceasefire, saying this is the best way to begin winding down the deadly conflict. A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan would meet on Friday …

Trump promises crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests if elected
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump promises crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests if elected

Al Jazeera  

Trump tells donors that the student demonstrators are part of a ‘radical revolution’ and promises to defeat them. Earlier this month, the likely Republican nominee told a small group of predominantly Jewish donors that he would expel student demonstrators, who he claimed were part of a “radical revolution”, from the US if he is elected, according to a report by …

Insiders reveal radical promise Trump made at meeting of pro-Israel donors
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Insiders reveal radical promise Trump made at meeting of pro-Israel donors

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump told a roomful of donors that he has plans to expel student demonstrators from the United States, insiders at the meeting told the Washington Post. As soon as they hear that, they’re going to behave.” He also praised the NYPD’s crackdown on Columbia University protesters, and urged police forces elsewhere to take similar action. “Speaking to …

Israel and Hamas trade blame amid little sign of breakthrough in ceasefire and hostage talks
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel and Hamas trade blame amid little sign of breakthrough in ceasefire and hostage talks

CNN  

CNN — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he “cannot accept” Hamas’ demands to end the war in Gaza as the two sides traded blame amid fresh ceasefire talks that showed little sign of a breakthrough. Vahid Salemi/AP However, referring to the Israeli government, Haniyeh said that “the world has become a hostage to an extremist government, which has …

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