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WATCH LIVE 8:00PM ET: President Biden Delivers Farewell Speech From Oval Office
President Joe Biden delivers a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
Wednesday’s speech will be the fifth time Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office, last delivering remarks there on July 24 when he discussed why he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.
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New Fire Erupts in San Bernardino, Threatens Structures
New fire breaks out in San Bernardino County, California; potentially threatening nearby structures, officials say
Netanyahu Thanks Trump and Biden for Hostage Release Support
Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke by phone with US President-elect Trump, thanking him for his help in securing the hostage release and ending the suffering of hostages and their families. He reiterated Israel’s commitment to returning all hostages and praised Trump’s stance on preventing Gaza from becoming a terrorism haven. The two agreed to meet in Washington soon. Netanyahu also spoke with President Biden, expressing gratitude for his assistance in advancing the deal.
Statement From Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant
I welcome the agreement reached that will ensure the return of 33 hostages to Israel. Thank you to the outgoing U.S. Administration and incoming U.S. President Trump, for putting pressure on all parties and securing an agreement for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
The State of Israel is committed to returning all the hostages home – we must continue taking every measure necessary to fulfill this mission swiftly.
Tonight, I salute those who paid the price to make this agreement possible – our courageous troops and service-members. The wounded and the fallen heroes who fought fiercely against a brutal enemy and created the conditions necessary to bring our people home.
State Dept. Credits Trump Team’s Role in Securing Deal
STATE DEPT: “When it comes to the involvement of President-elect Trump’s team, it has been absolutely critical in getting this deal over the line.”
“We, of course, thank the Trump team.”
Qatar PM Credits U.S. Collaboration Across Administrations for Ceasefire Deal
REPORTER: “Was it pressure from the incoming Trump administration that got [ceasefire deal] over the line?”
QATAR PM: “In the past few days seeing a collaboration transcending both administrations was a clear demonstration for the commitment of the U.S. to reach that deal. I would like to thank both the envoys.”
WATCH THIS: Biden Responds Sharply to Question on Credit for Deal
Reporter asks about who get credit for this, “you or Trump?”
President Biden: “Is that a joke?”
BIDEN TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR CEASEFIRE
Good afternoon. It’s a very good afternoon, because at long last I can announce a cease fire. And a hostage deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas.
The Families Of The American Hostages Issued This Statement
“We are deeply grateful that there is finally an agreement between Israel and Hamas to bring our loved ones — Omer, Edan, Sagui, Itay, Keith, Gad, and Judi — home. We have been waiting for 467 days while our family members suffer from life-threatening injuries, abuse, torture, and sexual violence.
We thank President Biden, President-elect Trump, and their teams for their constructive efforts to make this possible. The tireless collaboration between Israel, Egypt, Qatar, the United States, and other parties was critical in reaching this moment.
The coming days and weeks will be just as painful for our families as the entirety of our loved ones’ horrific ordeals. That is why we ask all parties to stay committed to this agreement, every phase until it is fully implemented and everyone has been returned. We feel hopeful that under President Trump’s leadership, every last hostage will come home”
GOLDKNOPF: “Saving A Life Comes Before The Entire Torah’
Housing Minister Yitzchak Goldknopf, leader of the United Torah Judaism party, expressed support for the hostage deal with Hamas, emphasizing that “פיקוח נפש דוחה את כל התורה כולה.”
Egypt Prepares To Open Rafah Crossing Amid Ceasefire Deal
Egyptian state media reports that efforts are underway to facilitate the opening of the Rafah border crossing for international humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. According to an Egyptian security official, the country is gearing up to send the maximum possible amount of supplies to the Gaza Strip.
WATCH: Senator Asks Pam Bondi About Laken Riley’s Death
Senator John Cornyn asks Trump’s AG nominee Pam Bondi:
“Do you believe that Laken Riley would be alive today if President Biden and VP Harris had enforced the law and secured the border?”
Bondi: “It’s not just Laken Riley. He shouldn’t have been in the country. People are walking in freely through the open border.”
MUST WATCH: Rubio Pledges ‘America First’ in Secretary of State Opening Statement
Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio delivers his opening statement laying out an America First vision for foreign policy.
“The top priority of the United States Department of State must be and will be the United States.”
Relatives Of Bibas Family Respond To Reports Of Hostage Deal
“We are aware of reports stating that our family is included in phase one of the agreement, and that Shiri and the children are among the first scheduled to be released. Given our experience with disappointments, we consider nothing final until our loved ones cross the border.
We are waiting for certainty regarding their release and condition, and request not to be contacted during this sensitive time. We ask that people refrain from spreading rumors.”
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I know everybody is hopeful but in my opinion it’s not a win for Israel, Hezbollah wanted to be a terrorist organization like Hamas and Egypt is no worse then Syria or turkey and it won’t make the weaponry any less if they had anything this will also keep iran to use of it’s scud missiles like yemen that will focus more on boats shipments the Turkish government officially protected Hamas just didn’t give money but it’s citizens did this will make them more proud in economy which is now BRICS if Syria people decide to make peace with Israel it will cost the golan the water source no protection and only the gas of the sea for a country
Mods, please stop posting incoherent comments.
Fixed it for you:
I know everybody! It’s hopeful. But in my opinion it’s not a win. For Israel, Hezbollah wanted to be a terrorist organization like Hamas and Egypt. It’s no worse than Syria or turkey and it won’t make weaponry any less fabulous (if they had anything!). This will also keep Iran. To use it’s scud missiles on Yemen, that will focus the mind more on boats than shipments. The Turkish government officially protected Hamas. Just don’t give money! But it’s citizens did! This will make them more proud. In economic terms (which is now BRICS) if Syrian people decide to make peace with Israel it will cost the golan! The water source is no protection. And only the “gas of the sea” is such for a country.
You’re welcome
Thanks responding to my request to put captions on your lead photos.
Israel has an opportunity now to get the hostages back and keep the north quiet for many years to come. The real danger is the west bank. Sleeping cells.
Bensolomon, now it’s just semi-coherent.
it’s all up to Hashem.you cant predict anything these days.
You are all a bunch of fools nothing changed nothing will change The war was a waste the enemies are still surrounding us and you’re living in a dream world. Nothing will change for the better until we all don’t repent fully and recognize that God runs the world and only those who follow the Torah can hope for the final and just redemption. I weep for the $15,000 Jewish boys who were slaughtered or wounded by the enemies
Maskim
The soldier in the first video skipped שעשה נסים?
Can’t outwit Gods calendar…..
The Syrian seem to want peace with Israel, but they have a extremely poor economy, and if they make peace it would be fictional if they didn’t take back the golan and half the kenneret water for recognizing Israel as a state in that government, if this happens Israel will rely totally on desalinated water which uses energy to make the water usable, now Lebanon was conquered and defeated to the point that it won’t be able to do what happened in the gaza as a terrorist organization but Israel was hungry for that land, if they focus only on the gas of Israel that it has in the water, either by using it or destroying it, and then some clane from Libya decide to stop gas shipment to Israel or any shipment to Israel, it is yemen in the south and then Libya the West and Israel then has no energy, and that will mean no water, still dangerous next to Gaza, won’t dare to bomb again after all the billions lost, only God knows what’s happening in West Bank Palestine, maybe Iran will focus on that, sweet Syria the country is essentially over. What about a boat?
The incoherent posts by Mr. or Mrs. Period continue.
Didn’t Netanyahu swear up and down forever that he was going to completely destroy Hamas, and that there was no way he would ever allow them to govern Gaza again? Well what exactly is going on with this agreement? It was only a few days ago that Hamas showed that it still had the capability to fire rockets at Israel. So much for being “destroyed”. I see this as a clear win for the terrorists.