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Israel has changed since Donald Trump's last term – has he? Donald Trump has made an impact on the Middle East even before he sits down in the Oval Office to start his second term as president. He cut through the delaying tactics that Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in alliance with his ultranationalist coalition partners, had used to avoid accepting the ceasefire deal that Joe Biden put on the negotiating table last May. American pressure on Hamas and other Palestinian groups is a given. Under Biden, pressure on Israel was the lever that was never pulled. Trump starts his second term claiming credit, with reasonable justification, for getting the ceasefire deal in Gaza over the line. He can bask in some glory. Netanyahu, on the other hand, is dealing with a coalition crisis. The entire principle of doing a deal with Hamas is repugnant to the ultra nationalist politicians who have supported his government. One of them, the national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says his party, Jewish Power will only support the government if it resumes the war, cuts off all aid to Gaza and destroys Hamas. If that does not happen he will resign. (BBC 1/15/25) READMORE>>>>> |
Biden reiterated ‘clear position’ on Rafah invasion in phone call with Netanyahu Sunday
President Joe Biden in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday reiterated his “clear position” on a potential Israeli invasion of Rafah and discussed the need for humanitarian aid in Gaza, according to the White House. “The President and the Prime Minister also discussed increases in the delivery of humanitarian assistance into Gaza including through preparations to open new northern crossings starting this week,” according to a White House readout. The White House added, “The President stressed the need for this progress to be sustained and enhanced in full coordination with humanitarian organizations. The leaders discussed Rafah and the President reiterated his clear position.” (CNN 4/28/24) READ MORE>>>>>
President Joe Biden in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday reiterated his “clear position” on a potential Israeli invasion of Rafah and discussed the need for humanitarian aid in Gaza, according to the White House. “The President and the Prime Minister also discussed increases in the delivery of humanitarian assistance into Gaza including through preparations to open new northern crossings starting this week,” according to a White House readout. The White House added, “The President stressed the need for this progress to be sustained and enhanced in full coordination with humanitarian organizations. The leaders discussed Rafah and the President reiterated his clear position.” (CNN 4/28/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Biden and Netanyahu speak for 1st time since Israeli airstrikes killed 7 aid workers
President Biden spoke by phone Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the first conversation between the two leaders since Israeli airstrikes killed seven humanitarian aid workers in Gaza, and pressured Israel to implement a ceasefire agreement. The call comes at a time of growing U.S. disapproval of Israel’s handling of the war against Hamas fighters in Gaza that followed the militant group’s attack inside Israel on Oct. 7, which killed nearly 1,200 people. Israel’s military response has killed tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza. In a readout of the call, the White House said that Biden “emphasized that the strikes on humanitarian workers and the overall humanitarian situation are unacceptable.” (Raw Story 4/4/24) READ MORE>>>>>
President Biden spoke by phone Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the first conversation between the two leaders since Israeli airstrikes killed seven humanitarian aid workers in Gaza, and pressured Israel to implement a ceasefire agreement. The call comes at a time of growing U.S. disapproval of Israel’s handling of the war against Hamas fighters in Gaza that followed the militant group’s attack inside Israel on Oct. 7, which killed nearly 1,200 people. Israel’s military response has killed tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza. In a readout of the call, the White House said that Biden “emphasized that the strikes on humanitarian workers and the overall humanitarian situation are unacceptable.” (Raw Story 4/4/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Times of Israel: Netanyahu to meet right-religious bloc leaders as coalition negotiations kick off
Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu has invited the leaders of his right-wing and religious bloc for individual meetings on Sunday in Jerusalem, his office said Saturday, as talks on forming Israel’s next government begin even before Netanyahu has been formally asked by the president to do so. 11.5.22
Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu has invited the leaders of his right-wing and religious bloc for individual meetings on Sunday in Jerusalem, his office said Saturday, as talks on forming Israel’s next government begin even before Netanyahu has been formally asked by the president to do so. 11.5.22
Feb 15, 2022: Palestine Chronicle: US Calls on Israel to Deescalate Tensions in Jerusalem to Avoid Possible Violence
The US administration of President Joe Biden has warned Israel that continuous tension in Jerusalem might lead the region to possible war as Muslim, Jewish, and Christian holidays confluence in April, the Times of Israel reported on Monday.
The US administration of President Joe Biden has warned Israel that continuous tension in Jerusalem might lead the region to possible war as Muslim, Jewish, and Christian holidays confluence in April, the Times of Israel reported on Monday.
Jan 4, 2022: AP: Future of prayer site in doubt under Israel’s fragile govt
When Israel’s new government took office last June, it indicated it would press ahead on an egalitarian prayer site at Jerusalem’s Western Wall — a sensitive holy site that has emerged as a point of friction between Jews over how prayer is conducted there.
When Israel’s new government took office last June, it indicated it would press ahead on an egalitarian prayer site at Jerusalem’s Western Wall — a sensitive holy site that has emerged as a point of friction between Jews over how prayer is conducted there.
Dec 26, 2021: Jerusalem Post: ‘Israel could be completely unprotected against COVID-19 in a month’ - report
Israel’s Pandemic Response Team was warned last Tuesday night that Israel could go from being reasonably protected against Omicron to not being protected at all within just a month.
As a result, the team – along with the COVID-19 Vaccination Advisory Board – voted to allow the country’s highest risk population to receive a fourth shot of the Pfizer COVID vaccine, sparking controversy in Israel and around the world.
Israel’s Pandemic Response Team was warned last Tuesday night that Israel could go from being reasonably protected against Omicron to not being protected at all within just a month.
As a result, the team – along with the COVID-19 Vaccination Advisory Board – voted to allow the country’s highest risk population to receive a fourth shot of the Pfizer COVID vaccine, sparking controversy in Israel and around the world.
