Washington:
U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned on Monday he would really like the battle in Gaza to cease, as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the White Home.
Trump mentioned work was ongoing to free hostages held by Hamas, however mentioned securing the discharge of all of the hostages was “an extended course of.”
Israel launched the battle after Hamas-led fighters attacked southern Israel on Oct 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 individuals and taking 251 hostage, based on Israeli tallies. Since then, Israel has thus far killed greater than 50,000 Palestinians, based on native well being authorities.
Requested if he would ship on his promise throughout his marketing campaign for president to finish the battle in Gaza, Trump mentioned: “I would prefer to see the battle cease, and I believe the battle will cease in some unspecified time in the future, that will not be within the too-distant future.”
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