Trump administration strengthens Israel's negotiating position in its first week in office against Hamas and Hezbollah, two Iranian-backed terrorist organizations that launched a brutal war against Israel in October 2023 but failed did.
On Sunday, Hamas withdrew and agreed to reveal the number of surviving hostages (18) out of the 33 scheduled to be released in the first phase of the current agreement (who is who) has not been disclosed). It also provided a list of 33 hostages to be released (65 dead and alive will remain in captivity until the next stage of the deal). And Hamas agreed to that. release Thursday, American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel and Israeli women Arbel Yehud and Agam Berger.
Morober said on Sunday that Lebanon agreed to extend the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel had sought an extension to remain in southern Lebanon and continue dismantling Hezbollah operations. The Trump administration is believed to have wanted Israel to complete its withdrawal from Lebanon, but agreed to an extension until February 18, giving Israel an additional three weeks to secure its borders. It will be given to you.
President Trump also floated the previously taboo idea that some Palestinians should be relocated from Gaza to other Arab countries. The proposal, rejected by the Arab world, could prevent future conflicts in Gaza.
Additionally, President Trump signed a series of pro-Israel executive orders on his first day in office, including an order rescinding the Biden administration's extraordinary sanctions against certain right-wing Israelis and Israeli political groups.
Israeli government spokesman David Mensah acknowledged Monday that the Trump administration was helpful.
“Israel is extremely grateful to the new Trump administration for maintaining the strong ties between our two countries.…Yesterday, the Prime Minister said: [Benjamin Netanyau] He especially thanked President Trump for giving Israel the tools it needed to protect itself. '' He was referring to President Trump's decision to rescind President Joe Biden's order banning the sale to Israel of 2,000-pound bombs used to destroy buildings planted by terrorists.
Mensah also noted that Prime Minister Netanyahu met with newly appointed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and offered his congratulations.
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