Anbu. Waltz: No one will be left behind in Gaza
The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Michael Waltz, recently discussed various topics on “Fox & Friends.” He touched on the efforts to repatriate the bodies of Americans still with Hamas, the raids on drug vessels off Venezuela’s coast, and the U.S. stance on rejecting a global carbon tax proposed by the UN.
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Waltz expressed optimism after returning from the Middle East, highlighting what he described as “amazing progress” related to President Trump’s peace plan for Israel and Gaza. He remarked that the current situation is a stark contrast to how it was a year ago.
Waltz’s travels included visits along the Lebanese border, the Syrian border, and the Egyptian border, spanning from Jordan to Israel. “The goal of this trip was to observe the plan’s implementation,” he stated. He mentioned meetings with key figures, including the Jordanian king and Israel’s president, as well as discussions with the military.
He clarified that there’s a small contingent of about 100 U.S. troops stationed in Israel—not in Gaza—to assist with coordinating humanitarian aid and military operations. “Israel has had air defense capabilities to counter potential threats from Iran for some time,” Waltz noted, adding that U.S. military involvement aims to facilitate communication among various parties.
Waltz stressed that the U.S. forces aim to collaborate with the UN, NGOs, and regional allies to provide humanitarian assistance to Palestinians. “From an ‘America First’ viewpoint, it’s important for the U.S. not to shoulder this burden alone,” he said, emphasizing the need for collective effort.
Walz promotes Trump’s Middle East peace initiative
As a key figure at the UN, Waltz has supported a peace commission and contributed to a resolution that establishes interim governance in Gaza and outlines the formation of an international stabilization force—aligning with Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
This plan envisages transforming Gaza into a region free of radicalism and terror that doesn’t threaten its neighbors. Additionally, it emphasizes the redevelopment of Gaza for its residents and others.
Furthermore, the strategy calls for Israeli forces to withdraw from Gaza, with a transitional administration led by a non-political Palestinian commission overseeing local governance.
A new Peace Council would supervise this governing body, noted to be chaired by Trump alongside other state leaders. This resolution effectively gives the plan international legal weight.
Waltz elaborated, “Ultimately, Hamas has to be dismantled. It’s unacceptable to allow them to persist while the international community invests billions only for Hamas to initiate further attacks, leading us back to square one. We need a different approach this time.”
He pointed out the establishment of a peace commission under Trump’s leadership and a stabilization force composed of troops from various countries. “This is a first,” he said, emphasizing the UN’s role in celebrating this progress.
As for the broader implications, he highlighted the urgency of potentially extending the Abraham Accords and unlocking additional diplomatic conversations.
Looking back, Waltz insisted that it’s critical to recognize the dramatic changes over the past year. He reflected on Iran’s path toward nuclear capability, Hezbollah’s threats, and the hostage situation, which has since seen improvements. “It’s just remarkable—night and day compared to where we were a year ago,” he concluded.
