This is rubbish, Netanyashu has said that he accepted it to focus on Iran and that the ceasefire does not mean the end of the war, so Biden's words that the ceasefire was designed for a permanent cessation of hostilities are just words once again.Will Netanyahu trade "permanent" ceasefire with Hezbollah for his freedom?
He goes on to describe his vision on the different fronts and then says that:Netanyahu: ‘We retain full freedom of military action’ against Hezbollah, with US okay
Prime minister gives three key reasons for wanting ceasefire now: To focus on the Iranian threat, rest and reequip soldiers, and isolate Hamas
We will complete the task of obliterating Hamas, we will bring home all of our hostages, we will ensure that Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel and we will return the residents of the north back home safely.
The war will not end until we realize all its goals, including the return of the residents of the north safely home. And I tell you, it will happen, just like it happened in the south.
These achievements are a source of awe and admiration across the globe, and they are projecting Israel’s might throughout the Middle East:
First, the head of the octopus – Iran. We destroyed major parts of Iran’s air defense system and missile-manufacturing capabilities, and we demolished a significant component of their nuclear program.
I am determined to do anything needed to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. That threat has always been my top priority and is even more so today, when you hear Iran’s leaders state over and over again their intention to obtain nuclear weapons. For me, removing that threat is the most important mission to ensure the existence and future of the State of Israel.
The length of the ceasefire depends on what happens in Lebanon.
With the United States’ full understanding, we maintain full freedom of military action. If Hezbollah violates the agreement and tries to arm itself, we will attack. If it tries to rebuild terrorist infrastructure near the border, we will attack. If it launches a rocket, if it digs a tunnel, if it brings in a truck carrying rockets, we will attack.
I hear the claim that if we enter into a ceasefire, we will not be able to attack and will not be able to renew the war. I remind you, that is exactly what they said when we had a ceasefire in Gaza to release the hostages. They said we wouldn’t go back to fighting, but we did.
“The Israeli occupation forces continue their aggressive actions, they violated 54 times the ceasefire established last week,” the lawmaker communicated through his X account.
He assures that “Israeli bulldozers continue to demolish houses in the border villages, artillery shells the area and aviation enters Lebanese territory”. In turn, he called on the technical committee overseeing the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 on these numerous violations and asked “to put an end to them by forcing the occupants to leave Lebanese territory”.
“If the hostages are not released before the date I proudly take office as President of the United States, ALL HELL will break loose in the Middle East when those who committed these atrocities against humanity will pay the price. Those responsible will suffer more than anyone else. always long and proud history of the United States of America.”
“If the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity,”
Simultaneously with the resumption of Israeli airstrikes against Lebanon, US President-elect Donald Trump made a threatening post on social media:
“If the hostages are not released before the date I proudly take office as President of the United States, ALL HELL will break loose in the Middle East when those who committed these atrocities against humanity will pay the price. Those responsible will suffer more than anyone else. always long and proud history of the United States of America.”
“If the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity,”
Trump has been pretty clear about Israel and the Middle East.I am hopeful that Donal Trump is being strategically ambiguous in this statement.
If we pay attention strictly to his words, and not to everything added (which is not in quotes because they are not his words), we could say that he is not clearly stating his position.
He seems to speak in a certain way, so that each one interprets or understands it according to his predisposition, including the Zionists.
Perhaps he is being strategic so that the regime will allow him to become president.
Regardless of what they allow him to do from there, I don't think Trump is such a monster as to unconditionally support the insanity of Israel's government.
I have no illusions, but we will have to wait and see.
As for me, hope is still alive.
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Trump has been pretty clear about Israel and the Middle East.
Wishful (hopeful) thinking will not change the outcome.
Anyway I guess we won't have too much to wait before seeing it
Cradle“We congratulate the Syrian people on achieving their aspirations for freedom and justice. We urge all segments of Syrian society to come together and move beyond the hardships of the past,” the statement read. “We stand firmly with the Syrian people and reaffirm our commitment to Syria's unity and territorial integrity.”
“We believe the Syrian people have the resilience to overcome challenges and navigate this critical period. Syria can reclaim its historic and pivotal role in supporting the Palestinian cause and its resistance, while reaffirming its leadership within the Arab and Islamic worlds," it added.
It also strongly condemned “the repeated acts of aggression by the Israeli occupation against Syrian territory and firmly reject[ed] any Zionist ambitions or plans targeting Syria.”
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Israeli troops significantly expanded their occupation in Syria in the hours that came after the fall of Damascus, and launched over 100 airstrikes across the capital and elsewhere.
RTAnti-government forces, including Hayat Tahrir-al-Sham (HTS) jihadists and US-armed Free Syrian Army militants, stormed Damascus on Saturday, as the Syrian Army stood down and Assad – according to the Russian Foreign Ministry – left the country for an unknown destination. HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, a former al-Qaeda commander, proclaimed victory in a televised statement on Sunday, declaring that “the future is ours.”
(...) ”This is a historic day in the history of the Middle East,” he said in a video statement. “The Assad regime is a central link in Iran’s axis of evil: this regime has fallen.”
For all the Palestinians and their supporters who are crowing about how Assad betrayed your cause, understand that Assad’s Syria was the linchpin that held the Axis of Resistance—the only support of consequence your cause had—together. Assad’s downfall is, therefore, your downfall, once again underscoring the reality that the greatest threat to a Palestinian state are the Palestinians themselves.
Don't be an arrogant idiot, @RealScottRitter. The "greatest threat" by far to a Palestinian state are the Israelis. Second place: You guys, the US. Then, historically, the British. Don't dare blame the victims.