Trump Issues Warning to Hamas as Israeli Military Moves on Gaza City
The U.S. president gave Hamas what sounded like an ultimatum to either agree to a new truce proposal or face a full-scale Israeli assault on Gaza City.
The U.S. president gave Hamas what sounded like an ultimatum to either agree to a new truce proposal or face a full-scale Israeli assault on Gaza City.
The Palestinian militant group has expressed similar positions in the past, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel dismissed its statement as “spin” and “nothing new.”
The Palestinian militant group has expressed similar positions in the past, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel dismissed its statement as “spin” and “nothing new.”
When world leaders meet in New York this month, several plan to recognize a Palestinian state, but Palestinian leaders may not be there to revel in the moment.
When world leaders meet in New York this month, several plan to recognize a Palestinian state, but Palestinian leaders may not be there to revel in the moment.
The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood.
The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood.
Britain, France and Germany said the country had violated the terms of a 2015 nuclear deal. Iran’s foreign minister called their action “illegal.”
The meeting focused on the postwar future of the Gaza Strip, where Mr. Trump has mused about removing Palestinian residents and setting up a luxury resort.
As rallies spread to demand action to free hostages, the security cabinet met for the first time since Hamas agreed to a new cease-fire proposal, officials said.