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If there was not a change in administration, I think we would have kept on hearing the exact same rhetoric of ‘We’re working tirelessly to secure a ceasefire,'
We are happy that he helped with the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, and we hope it will not just be temporary,
I’m not going to support Marco Rubio. But at the same time, I’m really conscientious that there aren’t many good options,
I’m just even more angry because Trump, who is not even in office, did a little arm-twisting, and the ceasefire agreement was done right away,
For many within the community, pushing back against the Biden administration for their continuous funding of a genocide — as well as turning a blind eye to the verified and documented human rights violations — continues to be something we stand by,
He knew that it was a fair and humane request,
Ghalib told Al Jazeera in a statement Trump envoy swayed Netanyahu more in one meeting than Biden did all year.”
He shared on social media a Times of Israel article quoting an unidentified Arab official as saying As Biden leaves with a bloody legacy of genocide to his name, our work continues to ensure our rights are protected and no further harm or harassment ensues towards the Arab and Muslim American community, from the White House and on down,
I have to say, it wasn't until this afternoon that we had full confidence that it's going to come together,
There's no part of me that trusts them in any way whatsoever. I do trust there's a fear of God in them from the fact that President Trump is coming in, Secretary Rubio and Stefanik, others, [and] what's not going to continue with programs like UNRWA,
he added, referring to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency If it gets Americans home, I'm happy about getting Americans home,
I'm skeptical, like anything."
Asked if he was celebrating the deal itself alongside some of his colleagues, Mast said This plan was developed and negotiated by my team and will be largely implemented by the incoming administration."
Well, there are certainly hostage families on the street in Tel Aviv who say it is Donald Trump who helped get this over the line, and they have been working hand in glove. You have to give the Biden administration props for everything they’ve done so far,
Raddatz said when asked by co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin about the role Trump played My fellow Americans, I'm speaking to you tonight from the Oval Office. Before I begin, let me speak to important news from earlier today. After eight months of nonstop negotiation, my administration — by my administration — a cease-fire and hostage deal has been reached by Israel and Hamas, the elements of which I laid out in great detail in May of this year,
Biden said in his opening remarks I think this week was another reminder both of the power and the purpose of American leadership and American diplomacy. Over 15 months of devastating conflict between Israel and Hamas, we've worked to broker a deal that would bring hostages home, that would stop the fighting, that would surge humanitarian aid to people who so desperately need it. That would create the space to conclude a permanent cease-fire,
We have achieved so much without even being in the White House. Just imagine all of the wonderful things that will happen when I return,
All of that was not fully nailed down until the recent hours,
the senior Biden administration official said Four days ago, Steve Witkoff came out to join Brett in his final push, which I think is, historically, almost unprecedented. And it was a highly constructive, very fruitful partnership,
the official said on condition of anonymity In any breakthrough diplomacy, sometimes you need a deadline,
