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Trump's candid comments on Mideast: - "Not confident" in Gaza ceasefire holding: "it's not our war, it's their war" - Expects Saudi Arabia-Israel normalization "soon" - On rebuilding Gaza: "It's interesting — a phenomenal location. On the sea, best weather. Everything’s good"

March '24: Jared Kushner: ""Gaza's waterfront property could be very valuable if people would focus on building up livelihoods" Jan. '25: Trump lauds Gaza's "phenomenal location. On the sea, best weather. Everything's good. Beautiful things can be done" haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

Stefanik's confirmation hearing: - Endorses Israel's "biblical right to West Bank" - Backs Trump defunding UNRWA, says UNIFIL failed in Lebanon - Defends Elon Musk vs. antisemitism allegations - Cites grilling of college heads as proof she'll defend Israel haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

Jewish orgs. had a chance to do something — anything — after Elon Musk's gesture, even if also giving benefit of doubt ADL opted to gaslight & tell people to "take a breath" — let's see if it maintains this serenity next time a student wears a keffiyah haaretz.com/israel-news/ha…

“10/7: 100 Human Stories” has WON the 2024 National Jewish Book Award, and was named Jewish Book of the Year, the highest prize of the Jewish Book Council. In a time of mourning tinged with hope, I’m so deeply honored by this news and by the trust of those who let me tell their

My book "The Gates of Gaza" has won the 2024 National Jewish Book Award in the memoir/autobiography category. Huge honor, grateful to the Jewish Book Council for the choice. This story isn't finished yet. We still need to bring back 94 hostages. Let's finish this last chapter.

Steve Witkoff to visit Israel, Gaza corridors to monitor cease-fire: - Doesn’t dispute Trump’s lack of confidence in truce holding - Affirms Trump's desire to reach deal's Phase 2 - Insists 'everyone' in Mideast could normalize Israel ties if war ends haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

Israel wants 30-day extension to withdraw its forces from Lebanon Ceasefire expires this weekend + Hezbollah warns any extension would violate deal Trump team wants to support newly elected Lebanese President Aoun + no renewed conflict/added distractions haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

Trump's latest on Mideast: - "It'd be really nice" if Iran issues could be worked out without Israeli strikes - Witkoff "certainly somebody I would use" in Iran diplomacy - Gaza truce "should hold" or "there will be a lot of problems...they won't be happy" haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

White House says “short, temporary ceasefire extension is urgently needed” in Lebanon to ensure Hezbollah doesn’t pose a threat to Israel + to further empower Aoun’s new government haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

White House: “World celebrates as Trump secures release of four hostages held against their will by Hamas in horrific conditions. US will continue w/ great partner Israel to push for release of all remaining hostages + pursuit of peace throughout region” haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

Since becoming president, Trump has: - Called Gaza a demolition site with enormous potential - Rescined sanctions on settlers - Lifted hold on only frozen bombs shipment - Called for forced Palestinian population transfer while suggesting “clearing it out” haaretz.com/middle-east-ne…

Trump's executive order on combatting antisemitism (largely focused on pro-Palestinian protesters, including commitment to deporting those on student visas) is now out. More here: haaretz.com/us-news/2025-0…

🧵Great reporting by Ben Samuels Haaretz.com re USAID & Gaza. "Few people have a greater understanding of how this would impact Israel and the Palestinians in particular than Dave Harden, former USAID mission director in the West Bank and Gaza. haaretz.com/us-news/2025-0…📷

This by Ben Samuels is exactly right: Trump gave Bibi a political lifeline. "He can return to Israel with a plan, no matter how unfeasible or unrealistic, that he can dangle in front of his far-right coalition partners on whom his political future hinges." haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

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