The senior American official published clarifications and corrections to statements he made on television networks following Israel’s strongly worded messages to the White House.
Gaza
Just like the Axis powers during World War II, Hamas must be forced to surrender unconditionally and be prevented from remaining in power.
US envoy lays the onus on the Palestinians: “The starting point is that Hamas disarms, lays down its weapons and leaves Gaza.”
If we discard the old narrative, and encourage Israelis and Arabs to respond to the alternative Trump vision, we could be on the path to another peace breakthrough in the Middle East.
Freed Israeli hostage says her Gaza captors told her there was no hope praying to her God; praised Hitler as a “genius.”
Israel has finalized arrangements to enable thousands of Gazans to leave daily through three routes.
“Blotting out the memory of Amalek is our job,” said bereaved father Nissim Louk.
The IDF’s most forward base on the Gaza perimeter was overrun on Oct. 7, 2023. 53 of its young defenders were killed, and another 10 taken hostage.
“We estimate 22, maybe 24 live bodies,” the US Middle East envoy said. “We want them all back.”
After 498 days in captivity, Sasha Troufanov returns to the place of hope and prayer.