Ben Samuels

RT @Dave_Harden: 🧵Great reporting by Ben Samuels @haaretzcom re @USAID & Gaza. "Few people have a greater understanding of how this would…

RT @glcarlstrom: This by @Bsamuels0 is exactly right: Trump gave Bibi a political lifeline. "He can return to Israel with a plan, no matter…

Trump's executive order on combatting antisemitism (largely focused on pro-Palestinian protesters, including commitment to deporting those on student visas) is now out. More here: https://t.co/TGeaxnDXO9 https://t.co/80I32gxumh

Since becoming president, Trump has: - Called Gaza a demolition site with enormous potential - Rescined sanctions on settlers - Lifted hold on only frozen bombs shipment - Called for forced Palestinian population transfer while suggesting “clearing it out” https://t.co/Pbd0FAtGrw

White House: “World celebrates as Trump secures release of four hostages held against their will by Hamas in horrific conditions. US will continue w/ great partner Israel to push for release of all remaining hostages + pursuit of peace throughout region” https://t.co/1frdw869Cd

White House says “short, temporary ceasefire extension is urgently needed” in Lebanon to ensure Hezbollah doesn’t pose a threat to Israel + to further empower Aoun’s new government https://t.co/QshBhKYEYO

Trump's latest on Mideast: - "It'd be really nice" if Iran issues could be worked out without Israeli strikes - Witkoff "certainly somebody I would use" in Iran diplomacy - Gaza truce "should hold" or "there will be a lot of problems...they won't be happy" https://t.co/6Kfh9TJGvE

Israel wants 30-day extension to withdraw its forces from Lebanon Ceasefire expires this weekend + Hezbollah warns any extension would violate deal Trump team wants to support newly elected Lebanese President Aoun + no renewed conflict/added distractions https://t.co/V68WI58IHw

Steve Witkoff to visit Israel, Gaza corridors to monitor cease-fire: - Doesn’t dispute Trump’s lack of confidence in truce holding - Affirms Trump's desire to reach deal's Phase 2 - Insists 'everyone' in Mideast could normalize Israel ties if war ends https://t.co/Tk55yiLRaf

RT @LeeYaron: “10/7: 100 Human Stories” has WON the 2024 National Jewish Book Award, and was named Jewish Book of the Year, the highest pri…

RT @amirtibon: My book "The Gates of Gaza" has won the 2024 National Jewish Book Award in the memoir/autobiography category. Huge honor, g…

Jewish orgs. had a chance to do something — anything — after Elon Musk's gesture, even if also giving benefit of doubt @ADL opted to gaslight & tell people to "take a breath" — let's see if it maintains this serenity next time a student wears a keffiyah https://t.co/icfU0au5pe

Stefanik's confirmation hearing: - Endorses Israel's "biblical right to West Bank" - Backs Trump defunding UNRWA, says UNIFIL failed in Lebanon - Defends Elon Musk vs. antisemitism allegations - Cites grilling of college heads as proof she'll defend Israel https://t.co/SXdBM8MKSb

March '24: Jared Kushner: ""Gaza's waterfront property could be very valuable if people would focus on building up livelihoods" Jan. '25: Trump lauds Gaza's "phenomenal location. On the sea, best weather. Everything's good. Beautiful things can be done" https://t.co/thpXHhEaUW

Trump's candid comments on Mideast: - "Not confident" in Gaza ceasefire holding: "it's not our war, it's their war" - Expects Saudi Arabia-Israel normalization "soon" - On rebuilding Gaza: "It's interesting — a phenomenal location. On the sea, best weather. Everything’s good"