As Gaza faces famine, where does the US stand on Israel?
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🗓️ 26 May 2025
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Last week, the Israeli military launched a major new ground assault on Gaza. The aim, according to Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is to force the surrender of Hamas, free the remaining Israeli hostages, and bring the entire territory under Israel’s control. The UK, France and Canada have demanded Israel halt "its military operations" and "immediately allow aid" in.
While Trump spoke about his support for Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu during his campaign, in recent weeks his patience seems to be wearing this. The US ambassador to Israel maintains Hamas is still responsible for starting the war by attacking Israel on 7 October 2023, and says the militant group must release the 58 Israeli hostages it is still holding. Meanwhile Hamas has been in private talks with the US about a ceasefire.
Katie Stallard is joined by Raja Khalidi and Rajan Menon.
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| 1:30.7 | seat frog today. The new statesman. The next chapter of Israel's war in Gaza is now underway. |
| 1:50.0 | Last week, the Israeli military launched a major new ground assault on Gaza. |
| 1:56.0 | Tens of thousands of troops now mobilized for the offensive with a new mission from the top. |
| 2:01.6 | The aim, according to Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is to force the |
| 2:06.6 | surrender of Hamas, free the remaining Israeli hostages, and bring the entire territory under Israel's control. |
| 2:14.6 | Our forces are capturing more and more territory, eliminating and clearing out Hamas terrorists. |
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