Israel Declares War After Hamas Attacks. UPDATE: Israel Ends Ceasefire, Begins Bombing Gaza
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Ceasefire once Trump takes office?
How much more failure can Biden accomplish?
Barghouti calls for Palestinian unity to deal with scars of Gaza war
Mustafa Barghouti, the secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative, said that while the ceasefire is a “moment of relief”, people in Gaza will likely have to face three days of intensified bombing before it goes into effect on Sunday.
He said they will face deep scars from the war – including the deaths of so many people, widespread destruction, Israel’s “genocide, collective punishment including starvation, and ethnic cleansing of many places” and the failure of major global powers and institutions to uphold international law.
“But we look into the future, regardless of the fact that we could have reached this [ceasefire] agreement in July last year,” he told Al Jazeera from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.
“We had to lose 10,000 more people because of Netanyahu’s insistence on continuing this genocide, and because of Netanyahu’s selfishness, who serves only his own interest.”
He said two major risks going forward would be Israeli efforts to annex and ethnically cleanse Palestinians from the occupied West Bank, as well as internal Palestinian divisions.
“The best way to face these risks and to deal with the results of this terrible genocide in Gaza and to rebuild Gaza is to have internal Palestinian unity – something we have [long] been missing, but we will not stop trying to get back,” he said.
Coming days will be extremely hard for people in Gaza
Israel will likely take advantage of the window of time before the ceasefire deal comes into effect on Sunday to continue waging war on Gaza and make as many gains as it can, Andreas Krieg, senior lecturer at the School of Security Studies at King’s College London, has told Al Jazeera.
“The next three days will be extremely hard for the people of Gaza, a lot of people will die and, unfortunately, that also suggests that the war itself is not over,” Krieg said.
“The idea of having a phased deal that goes from a hostage deal to one that is more sustainable is probably a good idea, the problem is that we’ve been in a phase one in November and it collapsed.”
US Muslim group lauds Trump for pushing ceasefire deal
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has a long history of advocacy and legal battles against Trump, but the group praised the incoming president for pushing to end the war in Gaza.
“We welcome this long overdue ceasefire deal, which President Biden should have forced Netanyahu to accept over a year ago instead of needlessly funding so much death and destruction,” CAIR executive director Nihad Awad said in a statement.
“We commend President Trump for pushing for a ceasefire deal and reportedly warning Netanyahu that Israel, too, would face consequences for continuing to refuse to make a deal.”
Awad also urged Trump to pursue an end to the occupation, “so that a just, lasting peace can prevail across the region”.
Netanyahu thanks Trump for deal on captives
Netanyahu has thanked in a phone call US President-elect Donald Trump for securing a deal for the release of captives held in Gaza and putting an “end to the suffering of dozens of hostages and their families”, a statement by his office has said.
The Israeli prime minister also thanked US President Joe Biden for his help in securing the deal.
The statement added that Netanyahu had agreed to meet Trump soon in Washington.
I bet they'll tell Israelis that if they want their Eilat port back they have to pay for all those damages that they caused with US and Co. keeping it G till the end !
those ninjas are tough !
they proved that they're more than a small militia parading in Gaza streets they can definitely bring that heat !
it's just the beginning the best has yet to come ! people will witness what an utterly dysfunctional administration looks like !
You’re right finger pointing will happen, atleast this one keep it right
Urgent Oded Elim, former head of the Mossad Operations Division:
We must honestly admit that we did not achieve the central goal of the war, which is to eliminate #Hamas's military capabilities, and we must not delude ourselves, as the majority of #Gazans support the resistance
Who is Steve Witkoff? A Look At Central Figure to Gaza Ceasefire Deal - Newsweek
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani credited President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff for playing a major role in finally securing a ceasefire dealbetween Israel and Hamas.Why It Matters
Trump has not taken office yet but he has furiously worked to lay the groundwork for his administration before he is even sworn in again. He heavily campaigned as the president under whom the U.S. entered "no new wars," contrasting heavily with President JoeBiden who saw both the invasion of Ukraine and the October 7 Hamas attack occur during his administration.What To Know
Have Israel and Hamas reached a Gaza ceasefire agreement?
Witkoff, 67, last week traveled to the Qatari capital of Doha to join the Biden administration's team in pushing negotiations between Israel and Hamas. He also attended Sheikh Mohammed's press conference on Wednesday."What we have seen from the U.S. in the past few days, seeing a collaboration transcending both administrations, was a clear demonstration for the commitment of the U.S. to reach to that deal," Sheikh Mohammed said Wednesday.
Trump also highlighted Witkoff's role in a Truth Social post, writing: "With this deal in place, my National Security team, through the efforts of Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will continue to work closely with Israel and our Allies to make sure Gaza NEVER again becomes a terrorist safe haven."
"We will continue promoting PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH throughout the region, as we build upon the momentum of this ceasefire to further expand the Historic Abraham Accords," Trump wrote. "This is only the beginning of great things to come for America, and indeed, the World!"
US investor Steve Witkoff attends the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images
Did Steve Witkoff meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?
Two Arab officials on Tuesday told The Times of Israel that Witkoff did more in his one sit-down meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to push Israel towards a deal than Biden did all year.That business-first approach may have served Witkoff well, as a senior Israeli diplomat told Israeli outlet Haaretz that "Witkoff isn't a diplomat. He doesn't talk like a diplomat, he has no interest in diplomatic manners and diplomatic protocols.
"He's a businessman who wants to reach a deal quickly and charges ahead unusually aggressively," the diplomat said.
How is Steve Witkoff tied to Donald Trump?
Witkoff, a Jewish real estate investor and founder of the Witkoff Group, boasts a personal net worth of $500 million and has been part of Trump's campaign since July 2024.The pair met in the 1990s while both men pursued real estate empires. Witkoff currently owns 51 properties, including buildings in London, Miami and New York. He currently resides in Miami Beach for four months of the year.
"Steve is a Highly Respected Leader in Business and Philanthropy, who has made every project and community he has been involved with stronger and more prosperous," Trump has said of his envoy pick. "Steve will be an unrelenting Voice for PEACE, and make us all proud."
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Witkoff was playing golf with Trump on September 15 in West Palm Beach when a suspected assassin tried to kill the former and future president.
What People Are Saying
Trump's incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: Let's be clear: this deal would not have been struck without the forceful hand of President Trump and his Special Envoy [Steve Witkoff]. Once again, peace through strength prevails.Last week, Steve Witkoff wrote on X: "It is my honor to work for President @realDonaldTrump and the USA in the most worthy endeavor of my life. President Trump's strength and leadership will be a signal to all to bring the hostages home and peace to the region. Thank God for his election."
What Happens Next
Netanyahu must still accept and announce he has approved the deal before it goes before the Knesset, Israel's parliament, for a vote.Already, Netanyahu's spokesperson Omer Dostri has said that one detail of the reported deal is "a complete lie," but expectation remains that the "final details" of the deal will be worked out by Thursday.
Phased Israeli troop withdrawal, captive release and potential pitfalls
Under the truce deal reached, 33 of about 100 captives in Gaza are set to be freed over the next six weeks in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
Israeli forces will pull back from many areas, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians would be able to return to what’s left of their homes, and there would be a surge of humanitarian assistance.
The remainder of abductees – including male soldiers – are to be released in a second and much more difficult phase to be negotiated during the first.
Hamas says it will not release the remaining captives without a lasting ceasefire and a full Israeli withdrawal, while Israel has vowed to keep fighting until it “dismantles” the group and to maintain open-ended security control over the Palestinian territory
Yall been saying Bibi don’t want them hostages back, well I’m believing yall
In a statement on Telegram, the Qassam Brigades says an Israeli military attack has targeted an area where a female Israeli captive slated for release in the first phase of the ceasefire was being held.
The statement warned that any Israeli “aggression or bombing at this stage” could turn captives’ potential freedom “into a tragedy”.
Hamas’s military wing accuses Israel of targeting area where female captive is located
In a statement on Telegram, the Qassam Brigades says an Israeli military attack has targeted an area where a female Israeli captive slated for release in the first phase of the ceasefire was being held.
The statement warned that any Israeli “aggression or bombing at this stage” could turn captives’ potential freedom “into a tragedy”.
This nigga done pulled a Drake.....
Not one iota of a fuck.
IDF's military campaign was never about the "recue the Israeli hostages" sales pitch. So much for "Destroy Hamas!!", only for their military arm to be replenished and grown in number.
On another note...
"These global real estate deals aren't going to write themselves!!"
Who is Steve Witkoff? A Look At Central Figure to Gaza Ceasefire Deal - Newsweek
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani credited President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff for playing a major role in finally securing a ceasefire dealbetween Israel and Hamas.
Why It Matters
Trump has not taken office yet but he has furiously worked to lay the groundwork for his administration before he is even sworn in again. He heavily campaigned as the president under whom the U.S. entered "no new wars," contrasting heavily with President JoeBiden who saw both the invasion of Ukraine and the October 7 Hamas attack occur during his administration.
What To Know
Have Israel and Hamas reached a Gaza ceasefire agreement?
Witkoff, 67, last week traveled to the Qatari capital of Doha to join the Biden administration's team in pushing negotiations between Israel and Hamas. He also attended Sheikh Mohammed's press conference on Wednesday.
"What we have seen from the U.S. in the past few days, seeing a collaboration transcending both administrations, was a clear demonstration for the commitment of the U.S. to reach to that deal," Sheikh Mohammed said Wednesday.
Trump also highlighted Witkoff's role in a Truth Social post, writing: "With this deal in place, my National Security team, through the efforts of Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will continue to work closely with Israel and our Allies to make sure Gaza NEVER again becomes a terrorist safe haven."
"We will continue promoting PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH throughout the region, as we build upon the momentum of this ceasefire to further expand the Historic Abraham Accords," Trump wrote. "This is only the beginning of great things to come for America, and indeed, the World!"
US investor Steve Witkoff attends the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images
Did Steve Witkoff meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?
Two Arab officials on Tuesday told The Times of Israel that Witkoff did more in his one sit-down meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to push Israel towards a deal than Biden did all year.
That business-first approach may have served Witkoff well, as a senior Israeli diplomat told Israeli outlet Haaretz that "Witkoff isn't a diplomat. He doesn't talk like a diplomat, he has no interest in diplomatic manners and diplomatic protocols.
"He's a businessman who wants to reach a deal quickly and charges ahead unusually aggressively," the diplomat said.
How is Steve Witkoff tied to Donald Trump?
Witkoff, a Jewish real estate investor and founder of the Witkoff Group, boasts a personal net worth of $500 million and has been part of Trump's campaign since July 2024.
The pair met in the 1990s while both men pursued real estate empires. Witkoff currently owns 51 properties, including buildings in London, Miami and New York. He currently resides in Miami Beach for four months of the year.
"Steve is a Highly Respected Leader in Business and Philanthropy, who has made every project and community he has been involved with stronger and more prosperous," Trump has said of his envoy pick. "Steve will be an unrelenting Voice for PEACE, and make us all proud."
Advertisement
Scroll to continue reading
Witkoff was playing golf with Trump on September 15 in West Palm Beach when a suspected assassin tried to kill the former and future president.
What People Are Saying
Trump's incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: Let's be clear: this deal would not have been struck without the forceful hand of President Trump and his Special Envoy [Steve Witkoff]. Once again, peace through strength prevails.
Last week, Steve Witkoff wrote on X: "It is my honor to work for President @realDonaldTrump and the USA in the most worthy endeavor of my life. President Trump's strength and leadership will be a signal to all to bring the hostages home and peace to the region. Thank God for his election."
What Happens Next
Netanyahu must still accept and announce he has approved the deal before it goes before the Knesset, Israel's parliament, for a vote.
Already, Netanyahu's spokesperson Omer Dostri has said that one detail of the reported deal is "a complete lie," but expectation remains that the "final details" of the deal will be worked out by Thursday.
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Not one iota of a fuck.
IDF's military campaign was never about the "recue the Israeli hostages" sales pitch. So much for "Destroy Hamas!!", only for their military arm to be replenished and grown in number.
On another note...
"These global real estate deals aren't going to write themselves!!"
gotta have someone who knows how to write them
Israel’s air force attacks ‘50 terror targets’ in Gaza over last day
The Israeli military says it bombed about 50 sites throughout the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours.
“The [air force] conducted strikes on approximately 50 terror targets across the Gaza Strip, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists, military compounds, weapons storage facilities, launch posts, weapons manufacturing sites, and observation posts,” the army said in a statement.
At least 78 Palestinians were killed in Israel’s intensified assault – including 46 children and women -since the ceasefire deal was announced on Wednesday.
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