Israel and Hamas have both endorsed the overall principles behind Trump’s plan, under which fighting would cease, hostages would go free, and aid would pour into Gaza.
The Global Sumud Flotilla activists attempted to reach Gaza to bring aid supplies and draw attention to the plight of Gaza, but were arrested by Israeli forces.
Steve Witkoff, special envoy to West Asia & Jared Kushner, advisor to US President, will meet a delegation from Israel 'to finalise technical details'.
Trump added that a confirmation from Hamas would result in an 'immediate' prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas, leading to the next stage of Israel's withdrawal from Palestine.
On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.
The Israeli military has taken captive more than 450 foreign activists, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who is seen in videos shared by them sitting on a deck surrounded by soldiers.
A live video feed from one of the boats in the flotilla showed passengers in life vests sitting on deck. This is Thunberg's second attempt to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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