Trump wants corruption charges to be dropped for Netanyahu saying it is a witch hunt. Trump has used witch hunt to deny his own alleged charges. Opposition in Israel think this may be a strategy by Trump to force Netanyahu to do a deal to get the hostages back and end hostilities in Gaza. It feels wrong that Netanyahu gets away with corruption but does the end justify the means?
Hamas has agreed to the peace talks. They also want an end to the bombing in Gaza. So it seems they want peace not just a ceasefire. I doubt Israel will agree to their terms or stick to them if they do agree. As somebody senior in the Knesset wants the war to go on "with all my heart".
The post at the top of BBC online this morning outlines some of the 'positions' that are being put forward towards the deal. It's there for all to read. Will have a look at The Guardian then CNN later. Not great, if that's actually how the Knesset feels.
Sadly I think we know what the aim of Israel is and they have said they will not stop fighting until Hamas is completely destroyed. That of course means all Palestinians.
I think, but am not totally sure, that Israel depends a lot, on military and financial support from the USA. At this point in time support from the USA depends on Trump. He really wants that Nobel Peace Prize.
Quote AGAA4 Sat 05-Jul-25 10:24:57 Sadly I think we know what the aim of Israel is and they have said they will not stop fighting until Hamas is completely destroyed. That of course means all Palestinians
All Palestinians are supporters of Hamas or are Hamas ?
Worded wrongly I meant all Palestinians whether Hamas or not will be killed. Israel are already doing that by denying aid. Aljazeera has said that big companies like Microsoft and Amazon are aiding Israel. I hope Trump can bring peace by putting pressure on Israel.
Then he should withdraw military and financial support Maremia. Not sure how anyone can be the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize when they support genocide .
Quote AGAA4 Sat 05-Jul-25 11:10:18 Worded wrongly I meant all Palestinians whether Hamas or not will be killed. Israel are already doing that by denying aid. Aljazeera has said that big companies like Microsoft and Amazon are aiding Israel. I hope Trump can bring peace by putting pressure on Israel.
Then he should withdraw military and financial support Maremia. Not sure how anyone can be the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize when they support genocide .
I absolutely agree that Trump should get nowhere near that Nobel Peace Prize, but in Trump's mind he is entitled. He has no control over Putin, and so the tragedy in Ukraine will rumble on. But he might be able to manoevre Netanyahu, and that could be why he is asking pardon for Netanyahu's geniocidal crimes. Gets peace in Gaza, gets the Peace Prize.
Peace is just the first step. Whose going to pay for and oversee the rebuilding of Gaza? What are the long term prospects for Palestinians in Gaza and on the West Bank?
Maybe Trump should ask Palestinians whether they feel he'd ever be entitled to the Nobel Peace Prize.
How can he be pardoned before he's been convicted?
Trump wants the corruption charges for Netanyahu to be dropped. He has been indicted on several charges and has had to relinquish his ministry portfolios other than PM. The trial is ongoing. The former PM had a 6 year prison sentence for corruption.