📰 Hamas endgame is ‘long-term’ and is playing out for all to see as Israel pushes deeper into Gaza
The article discusses Israel’s security cabinet approving a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to defeat Hamas, including taking control of Gaza City, after the group torpedoed U.S.-mediated negotiations. There are questions about Hamas’s endgame and whether they can be fully defeated, as they aim to annihilate Israel and establish a Sharia-based regime. Hamas employs strategic tactics, such as a “starvation” campaign to pressure Israel internationally, leading to recognition of a Palestinian state by some countries. U.S.-mediated negotiations for a ceasefire and the release of hostages have stalled due to Hamas’s inflexibility. Palestinian affairs analyst Khaled Abu Toameh highlights Hamas’s goal to prevent Israel from removing them from power and continuing their jihad against Israel, as outlined in their founding charter from 1988.
📰 Trump’s deadline on secondary tariffs arrives; US-Russian relations hang in the balance
President Donald Trump is set to announce new secondary tariffs on countries trading with Russia due to the war in Ukraine. The specifics of these tariffs are unclear, but Trump’s stance towards Putin has shifted, with Trump expressing frustration at Putin’s actions. Trump’s change in approach has led to tensions with European allies and a focus on improving relations with Putin. Trump’s deadline for Putin to agree to a ceasefire or face severe tariffs has been moved up, with some GOP members supporting the move while others, like Sen. Rand Paul, oppose it. The tariffs are expected to impact Russia and India economically, with differing opinions on their impact on the U.S. and Chinese economies.
Fred Fleitz, a former Trump administration official, believes the tariffs will pressure Putin to agree to a ceasefire. Trump’s evolving stance on Russia and Ukraine has caused divisions within the GOP and among Trump’s supporters. Despite criticism, some security experts see Trump’s approach as a way to gain leverage against major adversaries like Putin and China. Fleitz emphasizes the importance of diplomacy and negotiations in improving the U.S.-Russia relationship. The strict approach to sanctions is seen as a sign of Trump’s seriousness and commitment to the issue, providing leverage for negotiations with Putin.
📰 Trump-Putin summit could happen as soon as next week
A potential summit between Russian President Putin and U.S. President Trump is being tentatively planned for the end of next week, with the location still undecided. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has urged Putin to agree to a trilateral meeting with Trump. The meeting between Trump and Putin, agreed upon “in principle,” could face challenges due to Ukrainian constitutional requirements for territorial concessions. This meeting would mark the first between the two leaders since Trump’s return to office and could be a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Trump expressed optimism about the possibility of a meeting but did not provide details on the potential location or progress towards ending the conflict.
📰 Israel security cabinet approves plan to occupy Gaza City
The Israeli security cabinet approved a plan to occupy Gaza City as part of the ongoing war against Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu aims to defeat Hamas, disarm them, and establish Israeli security control in Gaza. The plan includes distributing humanitarian aid and establishing an alternative civil administration. Israel has been bombarding Gaza City since a massacre in 2023 and many residents have fled the area. Netanyahu stated the intention to remove Hamas, create a security perimeter, and hand over control to friendly Arab forces. This move comes 20 years after Israel’s disengagement from Gaza, which was followed by Hamas seizing control and perpetrating violent acts. Hamas has abducted hostages and caused casualties, leading to a retaliatory offensive by Israel.
📰 Zoo’s request for donations of pets to be fed to predatory animals draws PETA blowback
The Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has announced a controversial program where they invite the public to donate unwanted pets like rabbits and guinea pigs to be euthanized and fed to their predator animals. The zoo claims that this practice ensures natural behavior, proper nutrition, and well-being for their predators. The announcement sparked public outrage, including criticism from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), who called the initiative “egregiously cruel.” The zoo stated that they aim to replicate the natural food chain for their animals, with specific dietary needs for predators like the Eurasian lynx. PETA criticized the zoo, stating that feeding companion animals to predators is not natural behavior and urged the zoo to focus on protecting species in their natural habitats instead.
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