#israel

#israel

Trump stated, "Hamas didn't really want to make a deal. I think they want to die and it's very bad. It got to a point where you have to finish the job." Expressing his belief that Hamas would not release hostages, he mentioned, "Now they are going to be hunted down."

Israel will not remain silent in the face of those undermining its sovereignty and endangering its security. Israel Katz announced the recall of ambassadors from Norway, Spain, and Ireland.

"You have to speak and act with moral clarity, and when supporters of yours say things that are blatantly antisemitic, you can't leave room for that to just sit there," Shapiro said.

Ireland's women are "assessing their next steps" in light of their draw against Israel for EuroBasket 2027 qualification, following previous controversial matches. Basketball Ireland expressed alarm over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amidst ongoing military operations.

Kaja Kallas stated that all options remain on the table if Israel fails to meet its humanitarian aid pledges to Gaza, amid rising starvation deaths.

Officials at Israel's only Red Sea port warned the government that it was at risk of complete shutdown without financial assistance due to the impact of Houthi attacks. The Port of Eilat experienced a 90 percent drop in activity since the attacks began, which were in response to Israel's actions in Gaza. Houthi militants have promised to continue these attacks until Israel ceases its operations in Gaza.

Zohran Mamdani, the self-professed socialist Democratic mayoral candidate, is securing key endorsements ahead of New York City's November election, including meetings with Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer.