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“I have concepts for Gaza that I think are very good: make it a freedom zone, let the United States get involved, and turn it into just a freedom zone,” Trump said on Thursday, as reported by AFP.
“But that cannot happen as long as Gaza’s leader take delight in raping, torturing, and murdering innocent people. Can’t have it,” Trump asserted
The meeting, held ahead of a summit between the United States and Gulf Arab countries, comes a day after Trump surprisingly announced lifting all sanctions on the Islamist-led government.
The sources, a US official and another individual familiar with alleged tensions between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stated that the US president is disappointed with Tel Aviv’s decision to launch a new military offensive in Gaza.
“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social.
According to Yanir Cozin, a correspondent for Israeli Army Radio, Trump's decision came as he thinks Netanyahu is “manipulating him,” according to close associates who spoke to Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer.
Trump confirmed that three captives have died, decreasing the number of living captives until recent time from 24 to 21.
“A lot of talk going on about Gaza right now.” He added: “You'll be knowing probably in the next 24 hours.”
US President Donald Trump is expected to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates in May, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said that the president is working on a comprehensive deal between Israel and Hamas, which is expected to be announced soon, according to Yedioth Ahronoth.
The delay follows Trump's recent tariff announcement, which disrupted a deal aimed at transferring control of TikTok to American ownership, well-informed sources told Reuters, the AP, and CNN.
“This aggression will not go unanswered, and our armed forces are fully prepared to confront escalation with escalation.”
Al-Asbahi said most of casualties in the strikes, which he said targeted residential and civilian areas in Sanaa, Saada, Al Baydha, and Radaa, were women and children.
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday the launch of military strikes in Yemen in response to the Houthis’ threats to resume attacks on Israeli ships.
On Friday, Hamas approved the release of American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander and the bodies of four other dual nationals if Israel initiates the next phase of ceasefire talks, which aim for a permanent end to the war.
Officials from Sudan told the AP they have declined US overtures regarding the matter, while representatives from Somalia and Somaliland stated they are unaware of any relevant contacts.
Trump, during a press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin from the Oval Office on Wednesday, said “nobody is expelling any Palestinians.”
Trump made the remarks during a press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin from the Oval Office when a Voice of America reporter asked about his plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza.
"We feel that the army, the state, and the government have abandoned us all this long in captivity. We, the captives, are starting to lose hope. We do not see an end," Angrest said.
Trump warned that he is “sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job” if Hamas does not return all captives taken from Israel on 7 October 2023, including the deceased.
