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Israeli demonstrators demand release of captives held in Gaza


Israeli police detain protesters as demonstrators and relatives of captives block a road demanding the immediate release of captives who were kidnapped during the October 7 attacks,

Trump says possible occupation of Gaza ‘up to Israel’

Speaking to reporters, the US president declined to weigh in on reports that Israel may launch a full-scale occupation of Gaza.

Trump said his administration would focus on getting more food into Gaza and leave the rest of it “pretty much up to Israel”.

Israeli media reports suggest Netanyahu is leaning towards a full occupation, putting him at odds with his army chief.


Potential Israeli expansion in Gaza ‘deeply alarming’: UN


UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca has said reports that Israel could deepen its military presence in Gaza are “deeply alarming”.

Speaking to the UN Security Council, Jenca said such a move “would risk catastrophic consequences … and could further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza”.

“International law is clear in the regard. Gaza is and must remain an integral part of the future Palestinian state,” he said.

US ‘may’ take over aid distribution management in Gaza

US media is reporting that Washington is expected to significantly increase its role in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza.

According to the reports, during a meeting between US Special Envoy Witkoff and President Donald Trump on Monday, an official said it was decided that the Trump administration would “take over” management of humanitarian efforts in the enclave because Israel wasn’t “handling it adequately”.

While the official said Trump was “not thrilled” about the US taking charge, “it kind of has to happen”, an unnamed official said in the report.

Some in the Trump administration are getting worried over reports that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu wants to expand the war, the report added.

Isn't the GHF already a US operation....

The US already took over aid distribution by defunding and smearing UNWRA while setting up the GHF in Februari... The GHF was registered in Geneva and Delaware. The Geneva branch never did anything and was just there for show. Swiss authorities are shutting that branch down. https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/geneva-organisations/swiss-government-orders-end-to-gaza-humanitarian-foundation-in-geneva/89617809

It's American mercenaries that are killing Palestinians seeking aid at GHF sites.