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Netanyahu Warns War Will Resume if Hostages Are Not Returned by Saturday
Netanyahu Warns War Will Resume if Hostages Are Not Returned by Saturday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that if Hamas does not release the hostages by Saturday at noon, the ceasefire deal will end, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will resume “intense fighting until Hamas is defeated.”

Rubio Calls Hamas ‘Evil,’ Urges Leaders to Step Up with Gaza Plan
Rubio Calls Hamas ‘Evil,’ Urges Leaders to Step Up with Gaza Plan

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday condemned Hamas as an “evil” organization that must be “eradicated,” urging leaders to “step up” with a plan for Gaza if they do not support President Trump’s vision for the region.

Palestinian President Claims To End System Of Payments To Jailed Terrorist Families
Palestinian President Claims To End System Of Payments To Jailed Terrorist Families

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree Monday “to end” a system of payments to families of Palestinians imprisoned or killed after carrying out attacks against Israel, but critics called it window dressing as disbursements would continue under a new scheme.

Trump Warns Jordan, Egypt On Aid If They Reject His Gaza Plan
Trump Warns Jordan, Egypt On Aid If They Reject His Gaza Plan

Tensions were rising in the Middle East on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Jordan and Egypt he could “conceivably” withhold aid to them if they don’t take Palestinian refugees he seeks to relocate from the Gaza Strip, which was partly destroyed in the Israel-Hamas war.

Ceasefire on Verge of Collapse; Israel Boosts Military Readiness, Cancels Soldiers’ Leave
Ceasefire on Verge of Collapse; Israel Boosts Military Readiness, Cancels Soldiers’ Leave

With the ceasefire at risk due to Hamas’ refusal to release hostages, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have raised readiness levels in the Southern Command and postponed leave for combat soldiers and operational units, the Israeli military announced Monday night.

Trump Issues Ultimatum to Hamas: Free Hostages or Get Ready for ‘Hell to Break Out’ (Video)
Trump Issues Ultimatum to Hamas: Free Hostages or Get Ready for ‘Hell to Break Out’ (Video)

President Donald Trump warned Hamas on Monday, demanding the release of all hostages in Gaza by noon Saturday. “If all of the hostages aren’t returned by Saturday at 12 o’clock — I think it’s an appropriate time — I would say cancel it and all bets are off and let hell break out,” Trump stated, threatening to cancel the ceasefire deal.

Egypt Holds Emergency Arab Summit
Egypt Holds Emergency Arab Summit

In a warning to Israel, Egypt announced Sunday that it would host “an emergency Arab summit” this month to discuss what it called “serious” developments for Palestinians.

Trump: US May Lose Patience Over Israeli Hostages’ Condition (Video)
Trump: US May Lose Patience Over Israeli Hostages’ Condition (Video)

President Trump expressed frustration with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire after footage showed gaunt and frail Israeli hostages being released, comparing their appearance to Holocaust survivors. Speaking aboard Air Force One, he warned, “At some point, we’re gonna lose our patience.”

Iran Threatens US; Condemns Gaza Proposal
Iran Threatens US; Condemns Gaza Proposal

Iran’s supreme leader has appeared to condemn United States President Donald J. Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza and turn it into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”

Israel Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council, Following Trump Administration
Israel Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council, Following Trump Administration

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced that Israel will withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), following the Trump Administrations withdrawal from the Council this past Tuesday . Saar accused the council of systematic bias against Israel while neglecting real human rights issues worldwide.

Jordan Preparing For War With Israel
Jordan Preparing For War With Israel

Jordan is reportedly preparing for war with Israel if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempts to expel Palestinians into its territory.

US Security Advisor: ‘Taking Over Gaza Realistic Solution’ In Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
US Security Advisor: ‘Taking Over Gaza Realistic Solution’ In Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz announced Wednesday that President Donald J. Trump’s plan to “take over Gaza” was intended “to pressure” neighboring Arab nations to propose their own solution to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Saudi Arabia Warns Israel Over US Controlling Gaza
Saudi Arabia Warns Israel Over US Controlling Gaza

Saudi Arabia warned Wednesday it would not establish ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state after U.S. President Donald J. Trump suggested again that the United States should take over Gaza.

Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover and Redevelopment of Gaza
Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover and Redevelopment of Gaza

President Trump proposed Tuesday that the U.S. could take over the Gaza Strip, suggesting it could “own it” and even remove Palestinians from the area. Without ruling out the possibility of deploying American troops, he envisioned transforming Gaza into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”

Trump Administration Prepares New $1 Billion Arms Sale to Israel
Trump Administration Prepares New $1 Billion Arms Sale to Israel

The Trump administration has requested congressional approval for a $1 billion arms transfer to Israel, including 4,700 1,000-pound bombs worth over $700 million and Caterpillar-built armored bulldozers valued at $300 million, even as the White House works to maintain a fragile Gaza ceasefire, the Wall Street Journal reported.