#POTUS #Biden speaking now briefly addresses #Trump’s #guilty #verdict on all 34 #felony counts, before giving remarks on #Israel’s #war in the #MiddleEast.
President Biden is speaking Friday, as Israeli forces continue offensive into southern Gaza city of Rafah.
⬆️ @Nonilex
I was late tuning in, but I caught "permanent cessation of hostilities"
Some in the Israeli government want permanent hostilities and permanent occupation of Gaza, Biden said, and asked them to take a step back
⬆️ @Nonilex
#Biden says #Hamas is ‘no longer capable’ of carrying out another major attack against #Israel
Here is the full video. Skip first ~21 minutes of white noise and land directly at Biden's greeting statement
https://apnews.com/article/biden-israel-hamas-58169a607d4a7c4d7fc34f43160076b8
President Joe Biden has detailed a three-phase deal proposed by Israel to Hamas militants that he says would lead to the release of remaining hostages in Gaza and could end the grinding Mideast war. Biden on Friday added Hamas is “no longer capable” of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel as he urged Israelis and Hamas to come to a deal to release hostages for an extended cease-fire. The Democratic president calls the proposal “a road map to an enduring cease-fire and the release of all hostages.” One phase of the deal calls for beginning major reconstruction of Gaza. Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israeli attacks have killed 36,000 Palestinians.
⬆️ @Nonilex
At 31:20 in above video, #Biden says, "This is truly a DECISIVE moment. #Israel has made their proposal. #Hamas says it wants a #ceaseFire. THIS DEAL is an opportunity to prove whether they really MEAN it. Hamas NEEDS to take this deal.
For months, people all over the world have called for cease-fire. Now it's time to RAISE YOUR VOICES and DEMAND that Hamas comes to the table— agree to this deal, and end this war that THEY began" 🔥🔥🔥
#permanentStateOfWar #Tlaib, Do you hear that?
⬆️ #permanentStateOfWar #Netanyahu #faitAccompli
At 27:20 in the video, Biden says…
"I know there are those in #Israel who will NOT agree with this plan and will call for the war to continue indefinitely.
Some— Some even in the govt coalition have made it clear they want to #occupy #Gaza, they want to keep fighting for years, and #hostages are not a priority to them.
Well, I've urged the leadership of Israel to stand BEHIND this deal. despite whatever pressure comes"
https://apnews.com/article/biden-israel-hamas-58169a607d4a7c4d7fc34f43160076b8
President Joe Biden has detailed a three-phase deal proposed by Israel to Hamas militants that he says would lead to the release of remaining hostages in Gaza and could end the grinding Mideast war. Biden on Friday added Hamas is “no longer capable” of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel as he urged Israelis and Hamas to come to a deal to release hostages for an extended cease-fire. The Democratic president calls the proposal “a road map to an enduring cease-fire and the release of all hostages.” One phase of the deal calls for beginning major reconstruction of Gaza. Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israeli attacks have killed 36,000 Palestinians.
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>> "I know there are those in #Israel who will NOT agree with this plan and will call for the war to continue indefinitely.
>> … Some even in the govt coalition have made it clear they want to #occupy #Gaza, they want to keep fighting for years, and #hostages are not a priority to them"
Interestingly, neither #CNN nor #AssociatedPress mention this part of #Biden's speech, as if it is not important and totally unremarkable, but it's there for ALL to hear him say that clearly & unambiguously.
⬆️ #Netanyahu #kicksSand in #Biden's eyes before #Hamas does
Proposal originated in #Israel, no?
>> "I know there are those in #Israel who will NOT agree with this plan and will call for the war to continue indefinitely. Some even in the govt coalition have made it clear they want to #occupy #Gaza, they want to keep fighting for years, and #hostages are not a priority to them. I've urged the leadership of Israel to STAND BEHIND this deal despite whatever pressure comes"
https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-01-06-2024-8c06dda3a8e20491b5a34377c60bb827
Israel’s prime minister faces growing pressure after U.S. President Joe Biden described a proposed agreement to end the fighting in Gaza. Many Israelis are urging Benjamin Netanyahu to embrace the deal, but far-right allies threaten to collapse his government if he does. Netanyahu is calling a permanent cease-fire in Gaza a “nonstarter” until long-standing conditions for ending the war are met. A huge demonstration Saturday night in Israel led by families of hostages held by Hamas is urging the government to act now. Mediators the U.S., Egypt and Qatar say the proposed deal “offers a road map for a permanent cease-fire and ending the crisis."
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>> #Netanyahu #kicksSand in #Biden's eyes before #Hamas does.
#Biden details #Gaza #truce proposal, Hamas responds positively
Hamas said it was ready to engage "positively and in a constructive manner" with any proposal based on a permanent #ceasefire, withdrawal of #Israeli forces, the #reconstruction of Gaza, a return of those displaced, and a "genuine" prisoner swap deal if Israel "clearly announces commitment to such deal".
⬆️ >>#Netanyahu #kicksSand in #Biden's eyes before #Hamas does
Biden said Hamas is 'NO LONGER CAPABLE' of carrying out another major attack against Israel
He also envisioned 'a better day after in Gaza WITHOUT Hamas in power'
Netanyahu's office said any notion that Israel would agree to a permanent #ceasefire before "the destruction of Hamas' military and governing capabilities" was "a non-starter"
Was something #LostInTranslation?
⬆️ >>#Netanyahu #kicksSand in #Biden's eyes before #Hamas does
Israeli leader Netanyahu faces growing pressure at home after Biden’s #Gaza proposal
"BIDEN SAVE THEM [#hostages] FROM NETANYAHU"
https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-01-06-2024-8c06dda3a8e20491b5a34377c60bb827
Israel’s prime minister faces growing pressure after U.S. President Joe Biden described a proposed agreement to end the fighting in Gaza. Many Israelis are urging Benjamin Netanyahu to embrace the deal, but far-right allies threaten to collapse his government if he does. Netanyahu is calling a permanent cease-fire in Gaza a “nonstarter” until long-standing conditions for ending the war are met. A huge demonstration Saturday night in Israel led by families of hostages held by Hamas is urging the government to act now. Mediators the U.S., Egypt and Qatar say the proposed deal “offers a road map for a permanent cease-fire and ending the crisis."
⬆️ >>#Netanyahu #kicksSand in #Biden's eyes before #Hamas does
Well, THAT changed overnight!
#Biden's #Gaza plan 'not a good deal' but #Israel accepts it, Netanyahu aide says
Netanyahu has been under pressure to keep his #coalition government intact. Two #FarRight partners have threatened to bolt in protest at any deal they deem to spare #Hamas. A #centrist partner, ex-general Benny #Gantz, wants the deal considered.
⬆️ #US expects #Israel will accept #Gaza #ceasefire plan if #Hamas does
There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip
But if the US expectation is true, and it holds, #Netanyahu may have finally put the #albatross around #Hamas and #Iran's necks after MONTHS of failing to do so repeatedly ➡️ https://mastodon.social/@rameshgupta/112332008204397130
⬆️ #Netanyahu's dilemma and #FaitAccompli
By accepting the deal, he risks sinking his #coalition, making him more vulnerable in his #corruption trial.
Rejecting it could deepen #Israel’s international isolation, worsen ties with #America, and expose him to accusations of abandoning hostages.
Critics fear he will reject any #ceaseFire to appease ultranationalists who want to continue the war, fully reoccupy Gaza & rebuild settlements there.
Now THAT is a non-starter
The cease-fire proposal announced by President Joe Biden has placed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a crossroads. Either path would likely reshape the legacy of Israel’s longest-serving and deeply divisive leader. The proposal offers the possibility of ending the war and returning scores of hostages held by Hamas. But it would also likely shatter Netanyahu’s governing coalition, potentially sending him into the opposition. The full withdrawal of Israeli forces called for in the proposal could allow Hamas to claim victory and reconstitute itself. Rejection of the deal, on the other hand, could deepen Israel’s international isolation, worsen ties with the United States and expose Netanyahu to accusations of having abandoned the hostages.
⬆️ Ultimatum weekend starts for #Netanyahu.
#NationalUnity chair’s ultimatum expires June 8. #US said to urge him to remain as #hostage deal efforts ongoing. #Israeli mother warns leaving would let #Bibi ‘give up’ on #hostages
Separately, #Hamas is under a different ultimatum from #Qatar, which itself was under an ultimatum from #US since at least April
#Blinken told PM #AlThani to expel Hamas if it continues to reject #ceaseFire with #Israel ➡️ https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/05/03/us-qatar-hamas-hostages-ceasefire/
⬆️ >> Ultimatum weekend for #Netanyahu.
Netanyahu asks political rival #Gantz not to leave #Israel's emergency government ➡️
https://www.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-06-08-24/h_12540daac0c1953e7c9f5c8dea40f1f2
#BennyGantz postpones news conference on his possible resignation following #hostage rescue ➡️ https://www.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-06-08-24/h_017f10df8033d67aec9828321d0605c6
⬆️ Key #Israeli war cabinet member Benny #Gantz will speak soon as uncertainty surrounds his potential resignation
The Israeli military says it rescued four hostages from central Gaza on Saturday. Palestinians report scenes of horror on the ground, and Gaza hospital officials say more than 270 people were killed. Follow for live updates.
⬆️ #Gantz quits #Israeli government after his ultimatum to #Netanyahu expired yesterday
⬆️ #Gantz said #Netanyahu "is preventing us from approaching true victory".
⬆️ WHY are there NO plans for POSTWAR #Gaza?
Centrist Benny #Gantz, a member of #Israel’s war Cabinet, resigns over lack of plans for postwar Gaza.
The move does not immediately pose a threat to #Netanyahu, but Bibi is now more reliant on #FarRight allies
Gantz joined government shortly after #Hamas #Oct7 attack in a show of unity. His presence boosted Israel’s credibility with its international partners. He has good working relations with #US officials
Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-man war Cabinet, has announced his resignation, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of mismanaging the war effort and putting his own “political survival” over the country’s security needs. The move does not immediately pose a threat to Netanyahu, who still controls a majority coalition in parliament. But he becomes more heavily reliant on far-right allies who oppose the latest U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal and want to press ahead with the war. Gantz joined Netanyahu’s government shortly after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. His presence boosted Israel’s credibility with its international partners. Gantz had previously said he would leave the government by June 8 if Netanyahu didn't formulate a plan for postwar Gaza.
⬆️ @samiamsam
>> how the fuck did bibi get elected again?
Again?
In April, #Gantz called for new elections in September but #Netanyahu rejected that.
Israeli politician, serving as the prime minister of Israel since 2022, having previously held the office in 1996–1999 and 2009–2021
yes, again
⬆️ @samiamsam
Sorry, that's anachronistic in how I understood your post
Nonilex
Ramesh #NotGoingBack
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