Nadene Goldfoot
President Trump said in an interview that Israel will “have to end this war,” warning that its political influence in Washington has weakened. He cited the rise of progressive lawmakers who have pushed debates away from Israel’s favor, saying, “Israel had the strongest lobby in Congress that I’ve ever seen. Now it doesn’t.” He added that Israel is losing in the “court of public opinion” even if it is winning militarily, and criticized Netanyahu for prolonging the conflict. (My comment is that it was not humanely or the Israeli way to be able to end this war.) The pressure from Trump makes it even more difficult to make a proper decision.
Belgium announced it will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly and impose new sanctions on Israel, including a ban on importing settlement products. Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said the move comes “in response to the violence perpetrated by Israel in violation of international law.” (Another case of listening to false information-planned by Hamas).
In London, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he was “outraged” by Israel’s restrictions on aid to Gaza, calling them a “manmade famine” and pledging £15 million in additional medical assistance.(Good, finally some help for Israel) Britain is also preparing to evacuate critically ill children for treatment. Several other European countries have already taken steps to evacuate citizens and students from Gaza.(This is helpful-about time somebody helped...
Netanyahu clashed with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir at a security cabinet meeting after Zamir urged approval of a Hamas proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of 10 living hostages and 18 bodies. Zamir warned that continued fighting without a deal risked morale and international standing.(This would change the total planning, taking away the "advice" or "order" of Trump to end the war. In a way, it would bring an end to the war completely giving Hamas the run of their continued future and Netanyahu wants dearly to end Hamas completely.)
Netanyahu accused him of “undermining unity” and ordered an end to media briefings that he called "damaging to morale", saying “debates can happen behind closed doors, but outside, there must be a united front and an iron fist”. Netanyahu dismissed the proposal saying, “The vote is not needed, it’s not on the table.” Hostage families protested outside government offices, accusing the prime minister of sacrificing their relatives for political survival. IDF preparations for an attack on Gaza City continue, as thousands of reservists report for duty.
PM Netanyahu is expected to convene a second high-level cabinet meeting on West Bank sovereignty. Ministers debated whether to extend sovereignty to major settlement blocs only, to all settlements, or to parts of Area C. Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer pushed for a broader move, saying “there will be sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.” Finance Minister Smotrich also backed annexation, while Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar cautioned against unilateral steps that could trigger severe European backlash. Ministers close to Netanyahu said any move would likely be calibrated to avoid a full rupture with allies like France, which warned it would oppose recognition.
Israeli forces arrested Hebron Palestinian Mayor Tayseer Abu Sneineh in a pre-dawn raid at his home and detained him on suspicion of incitement and support for Hamas. Palestinian officials condemned the arrest. Meanwhile, troops carried out raids across the Nablus area, detaining 13 terror suspects. Also, security forces killed a terrorist in the village of Tamun, who was preparing an attack.
Resource:
israelAM
Jonathan Conricus
The Quad
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