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Trump Suggests Israel's War on Gaza May End within Weeks Amid Global Outrage

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Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Israel's war on Gaza could have a "conclusive ending" within weeks, despite the escalating number of civilian casualties and international condemnation. The US President's comments come amid growing outrage over the Israeli airstrikes that killed at least five journalists, including two from Al Jazeera and Reuters, and numerous rescue workers at a Gaza hospital. Trump's statement follows the launch of Israel's war on Gaza in October 2023, after the Hamas attack that killed 1,200 people and took 251 hostages.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 20 people, including five journalists, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on a Gaza hospital on Monday.
  • The US President expressed his dissatisfaction with the strike, saying "I'm not happy about it. I don't want to see it."
  • Six journalists have been killed in Israeli attacks on Monday, including Hussam al-Masri from Reuters, Mohammed Salama from Al Jazeera, and two others from NBC and Independent Arabia.
  • Trump said a "very serious diplomatic push" is underway to end the war, but did not provide further details.
  • He suggested a "pretty good, conclusive ending" to the war within three weeks.
  • Israel has killed at least 62,686 Palestinians so far, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run strip.
  • Israeli authorities believe that about 20 hostages are alive and 50 are still being held in Gaza.
  • International aid groups have reported widespread famine and starvation in Gaza, with 2.2 million people displaced from their homes.
  • Trump referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to extend the ground war and reoccupy the Palestinian territory.
  • Netanyahu has announced plans to occupy Gaza City, despite mounting pressure to accept a temporary ceasefire.
  • Hamas has reportedly accepted a proposed agreement to release 10 living hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners during a 60-day truce.

Statistics:

  • At least 62,686 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's air and ground assault.
  • 2.2 million people in Gaza have been displaced from their homes.
  • 20 hostages are believed to be alive, while 50 are still being held in Gaza.
  • International aid groups report widespread famine and starvation in Gaza, with 1,200 people killed and 251 taken hostage in the Hamas attack in October 2023.

Sources:

  • Reuters article about Trump's comments on the Gaza conflict (exact date not provided)
  • BBC News article about the Israeli airstrikes on Gaza's hospital (exact date not provided)
  • Al Jazeera article about the Hamas attack in October 2023 (exact date: October 2023)
  • UN-backed body report on famine in Gaza (exact date not provided)
  • Independent Arabia article about the Israeli occupation of Gaza City (exact date not provided)

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