While Trump, Biden claim credit for Israel-Hamas cease-fire, some Republicans call it a 'bad deal'
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Republican lawmakers raise concerns about Israel-Hamas hostage deal
Who are the American hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.
Perspective: Will Trump get credit for the hostage release like Reagan did?
Within hours of the announcement that Israel and Hamas had agreed to a ceasefire and the return of 33 Israeli hostages, Republicans were crowing that the deal had been made because of “the Trump effect” — political plates shifting in advance of Donald Trump’s impending inauguration.
Douglas Murray: A real cease-fire deal must ensure the destruction of Hamas
“Bring them home” has been the slogan of the hostage families in Israel since October 7, 2023 . But when Hamas murdered 1,200 people, including 46 Americans, and when they took 254 people hostage, including 12 Americans, there should have been a different slogan: “Give them back. Now.” Since that day so many opportunities have been missed.
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Hegseth: Israel should kill ‘every last member of Hamas’
Pete Hegseth, the veteran and Fox News personality turned President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of defense, testified at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday that his Christian faith dictates his commitment to supporting Israel and that he wants to see the U.
The Forward2d
‘We’ve been speaking as one team’: Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal is a rare bipartisan victory in US politics
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas to free hostages and end Gaza fighting is being claimed as a win by Trump and Biden.
Peacemakers hope Israel-Hamas ceasefire will hold: 'It’s time for this nightmare to end.'
Global peacemakers are praying the Israel-Hamas ceasefire will hold "so we do not return to the daily horror."
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The Israel Hamas War
The action put the measure on track for likely enactment given strong support for it among Republicans, who now control the Senate, and President-elect Donald J. Trump. In the 19 days since Hamas ...
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Trump’s defense secretary pick: ‘I support Israel killing every last member of Hamas’
Pete Hegseth makes remark during fiery Senate hearing in which Democrats grill him on sexual misconduct claims, past remarks against women serving in combat
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The Israel Hamas War
Since Israel and Hamas went to war ... the measure on track for likely enactment given strong support for it among Republicans, who now control the Senate, and President-elect Donald J.
Biden’s departure gives congressional Republicans a chance to seize the moment | Opinion
Joe Biden saw himself as a bridge to the next generation of Democrats. Instead, Biden will be a bridge between two Donald Trump presidencies.
House passes ICC sanctions bill; GOP Senate leader promises to bring it to floor
The House on Thursday passed legislation to sanction officials with the International Criminal Court (ICC), pushing back against the court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli
House passes International Criminal Court sanctions bill in response to Netanyahu warrant
The House passed a bill on Thursday to sanction International Criminal Court officials – a move that comes in response to the court issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.