#  @DavidMakovsky David Makovsky David Makovsky posts on X about israel, hamas, netanyahu, iran the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [--] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::78373504/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] -71% - [--] Month [-------] -12% - [--] Months [-------] -62% - [--] Year [---------] +35% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::78373504/posts_active)  - [--] Months [--] -17% - [--] Year [---] -62% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::78373504/followers)  - [--] Week [------] no change - [--] Month [------] +1.10% - [--] Months [------] +3.30% - [--] Year [------] +12% ### CreatorRank: undefined [#](/creator/twitter::78373504/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [finance](/list/finance) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [us election](/list/us-election) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [gaming](/list/gaming) [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) **Social topic influence** [israel](/topic/israel), [hamas](/topic/hamas), [netanyahu](/topic/netanyahu), [iran](/topic/iran), [idf](/topic/idf), [white house](/topic/white-house), [lebanon](/topic/lebanon), [war](/topic/war), [qatar](/topic/qatar), [egypt](/topic/egypt) **Top assets mentioned** [April (APRIL)](/topic/april) [Optimism (OP)](/topic/optimism) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Wondering if any Israeli West Bank response to bus bombings will be limited until Hamas releases phase one last batch of six live prisoners on Saturday. - Katz orders West Bank counterterror op stepped up in response to attempted bus bombings via @timesofisrael https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/katz-orders-west-bank-counterterror-op-stepped-up-in-response-to-attempted-bus-bombings/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/katz-orders-west-bank-counterterror-op-stepped-up-in-response-to-attempted-bus-bombings/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1892705006559887515) 2025-02-20T22:36Z 10.1K followers, [---] engagements "Those warning Iran will quickly rebuild its nuclear program ignore economic reality. With a GDP of $404B for 90M people (vs. Israels $513B for 10M) Iran lacks the resources to reinvest soon. Estimates say its sunk $500B+ into the program adding -- adding costs of nuclear infrastructure and foregone revenue due to sanctions. This is money many Iranians see as wasted. Only they can decide what that means for their future" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1936643318063968320) 2025-06-22T04:32Z 11.4K followers, 80.8K engagements "To gauge how far Irans nuclear program has been set back here are at least three questions that matter: [--]. What became of Irans [---] kg of 60% enriched uraniumwas it hidden at Fordow Natanz or Isfahan or moved before the U.S. strike [--]. Are there covert centrifuge sites elsewhere capable of enriching to 90% if stockpiles survived [--]. If Israeli strikes killed key scientists working on weaponization (converting 90% weapons grade uranium to a uranium metal and warhead) how easily can Iran reconstitute that effort" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1938301367858122916) 2025-06-26T18:20Z 11K followers, 14.8K engagements "Opposition leader in Israel MK Yair Lapids tweet warning that Israeli new ground offensive in Gaza will lead to death of the hostages and will lead IDF to indefinitely occupy the territory. - . - " [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1952929153680064591) 2025-08-06T03:06Z 11K followers, 10.3K engagements "Trump achieves something you do not see virtually ever all of Knesset gives him sustained standing ovation. Something all Israelis agree upon on this day" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1977675278546501680) 2025-10-13T09:58Z 11K followers, [----] engagements "Trump speech in Knesset now was notable on two counts. First he gives leadership and country a full embrace. Says peace possible in no small measure because of Israeli military strength as he also thanks Arabs/Muslim states pressed Hamas. Then he emphasized Israel should use victory to enjoy economic fruits of Mideast after it makes peace. In other words cash in the chips for peace. He even predicts Iran will be ready for a deal amid a skeptical Knesset. (Discordant note was his impromptu call on President Herzog to pardon Netanyahu.) Yet in general Knesset received Trump as a rock star with" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1977714610753896915) 2025-10-13T12:34Z 11K followers, 10.4K engagements "The U.S. warned that Hamas was planning attacks against Palestinians in Gaza that would violate the terms of the cease-fire already under stress from strikes Israel has carried out against militants https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-still-carrying-out-some-strikes-during-gaza-cease-fire-a3027f2est=PLu2dw https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-still-carrying-out-some-strikes-during-gaza-cease-fire-a3027f2est=PLu2dw" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1979846897599746124) 2025-10-19T09:47Z 11K followers, [---] engagements "Netanyahu: IDF will 'take firm action' against Hamas after attack on Israeli troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-idf-will-take-firm-action-against-hamas-after-attack-on-israeli-troops/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-idf-will-take-firm-action-against-hamas-after-attack-on-israeli-troops/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1979880536865661066) 2025-10-19T12:01Z 11K followers, [---] engagements "A rare public visit to Israel today by Egypts intel chief Gen. Hassan Mahmoud Rashad who met PM @netanyahu. Why Possible overlapping motives: [--] U.S. push for visible Egyptian military role in Gazas future. [--] Cairo probing Israels Day After plans amid years of Netanyahu-Sisi estrangement (very briefly bridged by Trumps call before Sharm summit but Netanyahu decided not to attend). [--] U.S. signaling that more moderate axis of Egypt Saudis and Emiratis -- not rival pro-Islamist axis of Turkey and Qatar-- will be key to shape Gazas next phase. So far Saudis and Emiratis seem to be on sidelines --" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1980695343630024950) 2025-10-21T17:59Z 11K followers, [----] engagements "In new @Time interview @realDonaldTrump rails against the consequences of Israeli unilateral annexation of the West Bank. Also believes Gaza cease fire would not have been possible without June attack against Iran. I realized that that attack and bringing down Iran made it possible to get it done. Without that you couldn't have done this. It would have been impossible.(Iran) was a very big big strong bully. And they used that power that they had very strongly over the Middle East and they really controlled it but they don't control it anymore" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1981348008223514678) 2025-10-23T13:12Z 11K followers, [----] engagements "Trump says Israel not going to do anything with the West Bank as US fumes over annexation vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-israel-not-going-to-do-anything-with-the-west-bank-as-us-fumes-over-annexation-vote/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-israel-not-going-to-do-anything-with-the-west-bank-as-us-fumes-over-annexation-vote/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1981693854936957124) 2025-10-24T12:06Z 11K followers, [---] engagements "Israel reveals Iran's Guards leader behind attacks on Jewish sites in Europe Australia https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-reveals-irans-guards-leader-behind-attacks-on-jewish-sites-in-europe-australia/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-reveals-irans-guards-leader-behind-attacks-on-jewish-sites-in-europe-australia/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1982550427632619831) 2025-10-26T20:50Z 11K followers, [---] engagements "Report: Hamas has said it will release a body of a hostage today (Monday 10/27) at 9pm Israel time or 3pm eastern time in the U.S" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1982859421354201330) 2025-10-27T17:18Z 11K followers, [---] engagements "Breaking News Report: Hamas has said it will release a body of a hostage today (Monday 10/27) at 9pm Israel time or 3pm eastern time in the U.S" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1982861601482125544) 2025-10-27T17:27Z 11K followers, [---] engagements "@BarakRavid Channel [--] Report: If Hamas doesnt release all the [--] hostages bodies in its possession including two Americans US open to the idea of expanding the yellow line of Israels zone beyond the [--] percent of Gaza at Hamass expense" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1982879262547030230) 2025-10-27T18:37Z 11K followers, [---] engagements "@gilicohen10 Israel Radio reports Wednesday morning that PM @netanyahu has authorized amid consultations with the Trump Admin. to extend yellow line beyond [--] percent of Gaza amid Hamas violations of ceasefire" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1983387379336421789) 2025-10-29T04:16Z 11K followers, [----] engagements "Will @realDonaldTrump be asked by a reporter now if a vote for Republican candidate in NYC Mayoral election Curtis Sliwa is a vote for Mamdani so it is a two way race Cuomo far ahead of Mamdani among Jewish voters poll https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/cuomo-far-ahead-of-mamdani-among-jewish-voters-poll/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/cuomo-far-ahead-of-mamdani-among-jewish-voters-poll/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1983662506733167038) 2025-10-29T22:29Z 11K followers, [---] engagements "@realDonaldTrump in a message to NY Republicans on the eve of the New York mayoral election: A vote for Republican @CurtisSliwa is a vote for Zohran Mamdani. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115488077072288045 https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115488077072288045" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1985480481807483126) 2025-11-03T22:53Z 11K followers, [---] engagements "Trump on Truth Social to NY Republicans: A vote for Sliwa is a vote for Mamdani. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115488077072288045 https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115488077072288045" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1985483088332206216) 2025-11-03T23:03Z 11K followers, 19.1K engagements "Jews targeted in 62% of all hate crimes in New York City last month https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/jews-targeted-in-62-of-all-hate-crimes-in-new-york-city-last-month/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/jews-targeted-in-62-of-all-hate-crimes-in-new-york-city-last-month/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1985716064123072599) 2025-11-04T14:29Z 11K followers, [---] engagements "Today marked first time a head of Syria was ever hosted at the White House. However the Syrian Foreign Minister was at the WH on 12/15/99 and name was also Shara a distant relative of todays Pres. Shara. Syrian FM Farouk a-Shara refused to shake Israeli PM Baraks hand" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1987988718373007844) 2025-11-10T21:00Z 11K followers, [---] engagements "Watching the first time a Syrian leader was received at the White House during a very interesting hour long discussion tonight about Syria in studio in Abu Dhabi on @SkyNewsArabia_B" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1987990016954692102) 2025-11-10T21:05Z 11K followers, [---] engagements "I was honored to join leading Arab and global experts and participate in the 12th Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate this week organized by Emirates Policy Center @EPC. Watch the full panel discussion w/my colleagues @ShiraEfron of RAND and @UdiDekel of INSS here: http://youtube.com/watchsi=UMcJX7FxjM93mwRZ&v=PF1vOFCBwEA&feature=youtu.be http://youtube.com/watchsi=UMcJX7FxjM93mwRZ&v=PF1vOFCBwEA&feature=youtu.be" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1989388363309486471) 2025-11-14T17:42Z 11.1K followers, 29.7K engagements "2Only the Arab states can discredit Hamas killings and only Israel can discredit the small minority of settlers engaged in arson. Both need to be condemned publicly" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1989388368283930950) 2025-11-14T17:42Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements "3End of the Gaza war should revive hopes for the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC) a potential game-changer of regional infrastructure and trade from Asia to the Mediterranean. I discussed how IMEC can strengthen Mideast economies at the Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1989388371157028919) 2025-11-14T17:42Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements "Honored to speak yesterday (on Zoom) to the Knesset Caucus on Israel and Regional Integration. Topics ranged from the cease-fire in Gaza to the White House visit today of Saudi Crown Prince MBS. Other speakers included @yairlapid and EU Middle East peace envoy" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1990764227309809717) 2025-11-18T12:49Z 11K followers, [---] engagements "Honored to speak yesterday (on Zoom) to the Knesset Caucus on Israel and Regional Integration. Topics ranged from the cease-fire in Gaza to the White House visit today of Saudi Crown Prince MBS. Other speakers included @yairlapid prominent Emirati counter extremism expert Dr. Ali Nuaimi plus European ambassadors" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1990766639638368420) 2025-11-18T12:58Z 11K followers, 16K engagements "Delighted to be hosted today along with my @WashInstitute colleague @AmbDennisRoss Ross by US Lt.-Gen. Patrick Frank along with his colleagues from Israel and [--] countries at CMCC HQ in Kiryat Gat on their vital mission seeking to maintain cease fire in Gaza" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2003560510319456594) 2025-12-23T20:17Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements "Hard to avoid the question: does Israels recognition of Somaliland today open the doorformally or informallyto access to military facilities there aimed at countering Houthi drones and missiles from nearby Yemen across the Gulf of Aden Houthi attacks on Israel in this theater are new over the last year. Israels move looks like a diplomatic stepbut one driven by what seems to be a security rationale and unclear if it will be escalatory. The Houthis openly declare on their very flag: "God is the greatest. Death to America. Death to Israel. Curse upon the Jews. Victory to Islam." Their flag is" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2004586568627921103) 2025-12-26T16:14Z 11.1K followers, 15.4K engagements "Enjoyed a lively discussion on PBS @NewsHour with PBS diplomatic correspondent @nickschifrin and Hussein @Ibishblog just now following President @realDonaldTrumps Mar-a-Lago meeting with PM @netanyahu examining whether Gaza is headed toward a de facto split into two zones and if renewed war in a Hamas-controlled area looms in the months ahead. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/mideast-experts-analyze-chances-of-gaza-peace-proposal-advancing https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/mideast-experts-analyze-chances-of-gaza-peace-proposal-advancing" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2005812012798910782) 2025-12-30T01:23Z 11.1K followers, 63.5K engagements "Beyond multiple policy issues the TrumpNetanyahu meeting yesterday seemingly also had a clear electoral dimension. Netanyahus exact timing of Israels mandated [----] election may hinge on when Trump can visit Israel and campaign on his behalf and this is the critical piece of information Bibi could only gain in-person. The obviously staged call during their meeting announcing Trump as the first non-Israeli Israel Prize recipient underscored the political theater. A late-April Independence Day visit when Israel Prizes are announced could occur with an election held soon after; October is fraught" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2006012079380000882) 2025-12-30T14:38Z 11.1K followers, 14.8K engagements "Increasing reports suggest Israel is delaying planned aerial strikes on Tehran-backed Hizbullahs arsenal in Lebanonnot for lack of capability but to avoid becoming a distraction that could inadvertently help the Iranian regime as it confronts escalating nationwide protests at home. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009442727792910633 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009442727792910633" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2009442727792910633) 2026-01-09T01:50Z 11.1K followers, 15.6K engagements "Masses gather in London Paris Istanbul to support Iran's anti-regime protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/masses-gather-in-london-paris-istanbul-to-support-irans-anti-regime-protests/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/masses-gather-in-london-paris-istanbul-to-support-irans-anti-regime-protests/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2010505587600007320) 2026-01-12T00:14Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements "Israeli media now says IDF on high alert if US attack on Iran is widespread then readiness if Iran attacks. Tone is clearly Israel will stay out of conflict unless first attacked by Iran. The speculation around what President Trump will do on Iran seems to have shifted today in wake of statements tweets: from uncertainty to an expectation that the U.S. will act in some form as the death toll from Irans unrest mounts. When Trump tweets about taking over institutions says help is on the way and urges Americans to leave Iran this sounds well beyond sanctions." [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2011182930530615452) 2026-01-13T21:05Z 11.2K followers, 17K engagements "In wake of Tuesday night cabinet consultations Israel Radio reports on Wednesday morning from Jerusalem rising Israeli confidence that President Trump may strike Iran. Yet Israeli reportedly hint U.S. objectives of strike remain unclear: regime changeor a coercive move aimed at forcing Tehran into nuclear and other military concessions it would not otherwise make. In recent days Israel fears Iran will use diplomacy to play for time and meantime crush protestors. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011311338832687361 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011311338832687361" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2011311338832687361) 2026-01-14T05:36Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements "Amid reports some Gulf states urge the U.S. not to strike Iran: yes Gulf capitals fear instability above all. But similar warnings surfaced during the summers 12-day war - yet Iran still avoided attacking Gulf oil. On good authority Tehran was deterred by a clear calculus: nothing would pull Trump into sustained large-scale strikes faster than an assault on energy markets. (Venezuela is the reminder.) https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011435116304781494 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011435116304781494" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2011435116304781494) 2026-01-14T13:47Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements "Palestinian Authority welcomes President Trump's efforts to complete implementation of peace plan https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/166225 https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/166225" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2011461598414565486) 2026-01-14T15:33Z 11.2K followers, [---] engagements "Amid reports the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is redeploying from the South China Sea to the Middle East at least three possibilities emerge: (1) any U.S. strike on Iran is effectively paused - at least a week or two - until Lincoln is in the region; (2) the redeployment buys Trump time to weigh options and see whether unrest abates even as other strike capabilities remain available; or (3) Delay of Lincoln's arrival is a distraction with a potential U.S. strike coming via other means. Trump often notes B-2s flew straight from the U.S. in June to hit Fordow - but the target set" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2011659904969281872) 2026-01-15T04:41Z 11.2K followers, 60.8K engagements "Former Israeli PMand current aspirant to return to officeNaftali Bennett delivers a striking message to the ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) community arguing they have been politically manipulated by their own leadership to remain poor and without core skills rather than enabled to prosper. The statement is worth reading (via Google Translate for those without Hebrew) for what it signals about a critical fault line in Israeli politics during this election year. Bennett himself modern orthodox salutes the individual Haredi personal religious commitment and piety as he excoriates their political" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2011664255427227908) 2026-01-15T04:58Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements "Today (Thursday) the White House confirmed a call on Wednesday between President Trump and PM @netanyahu. Media today often lumping Israel together with Gulf states and Turkey as opposing a U.S. strike on Iran now. But theres a key distinction: Gulf states and Turkey oppose an attack on Iran at any time while indications are Israel - extremely careful not to call publicly for a US strike - appears focused on ensuring the U.S. and allies are optimally positioned militarily with maximal defensive regional preparations for a powerful enough strike to be successful against the Iranian regime. Big" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2011994351157530955) 2026-01-16T02:50Z 11.2K followers, 17.7K engagements "Irans decisionfor nownot to carry out mass executions (Trump just now: Iran halting [---] hangings) and the absence of verified large-scale killings in recent days after the postJan. [--] brutal crackdown suggest Tehran is trying to avert a U.S. strike. President Pezeshkian appears to see sanctions relief via a nuclear deal as the only path to economic relief amid water and power shortages. Others may simply want talks to defuse US strike pressure while buying time to crush unrest. One thing seems clear: For first time Tehran now sees a direct link between killing its own people and pressure on" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2012235494583607549) 2026-01-16T18:48Z 11.2K followers, 15.3K engagements "Amid the controversy on the Board of Peaces composition favorable focus is needed for the appointment of Nickolay Mladenov as High Representative for Gaza. A rare figure respected by both Israelis and Palestinians Nickolay combines empathy for both sides security and aspirations for a better future with considerable regional experience. (I have known him for a decade as a colleague and friend. He is the real deal.) Gaza can continue to fail for a myriad of reasons but if it has a chance adding Nickolay to head the team is key. The Middle East rarely catches a breakbut it just did with the" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2014385766390985116) 2026-01-22T17:12Z 11.2K followers, 15.2K engagements "Ynet report is rather eye-popping: It says IDF has released details about the operation to identify Ron Gvili's body. Specifically the IDF utilized [--] forensic dentists to go through [---] bodies in just over a [--] hour period before determining it had the right body -- the last hostage. Israel reportedly received intel about a specific part of a northern Gaza cemetery that made the search possible. " ( ') " ". [--] [---] [---] . . https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015840483998675294 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015840483998675294" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2015840483998675294) 2026-01-26T17:33Z 11.2K followers, 50.7K engagements "Anyone who supports getting more food to people in Gazaas I domust also ask tough questions of the UN. This isn't about grainy footage. The UN itself reports that 87% of its [----] food trucks in Gaza (85% by tonnage) from May 19July [--] were "intercepted"either peacefully by crowds or forcefully by armed actors. Thats not an Israeli claim. Thats a UN admission as per the UN website (UNOPS). Time for real journalistic scrutiny" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1950541391114739857) 2025-07-30T12:58Z 11.4K followers, 882.7K engagements "Anyone know a good article that has been written on how it appears Iran tragically seems to have defeated Starlink -- at least for the last week ten days -- in keeping the world in a blackout amid the massive amount of killings there Was Russian electronic warfare involved @elonmusk https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013660158367273302 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013660158367273302" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2013660158367273302) 2026-01-20T17:09Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements "Some media mistakenly portray any potential U.S. strike on Iranian ballistic missiles as a 'favor' to Israel. That misses the point. Irans missile arsenal spans short- medium- and longer-range systems. Only some (12001500 km) can reach Israel; many shorter and medium range missiles threaten U.S. forces and Arab allies. Any U.S. action should be understood not in an Israel-centric frame but as potential US broader preemption against Irans daily public threats across the region" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2016751738263425499) 2026-01-29T05:54Z 11.3K followers, 33K engagements "Some argue Trump has missed the window to strike Iran amid the blackout. I read his remarks Thursday night differently. Saying Iran is killing protesters by the thousands nobodys seen anything like it doesnt sound like a leader who thinks the moment has passed. His preference may still be a dealbut he sees his military buildup signals seriousness. If a deal proves unattainable he feels the diplomatic offer sets the predicate for next steps. Therefore strike remains very much on the table. I think one should consider taking Trump seriously and literally. 🔴Trump on Iran: "I told them two" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2017096751862174061) 2026-01-30T04:45Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements "Trump says he has privately set a deadline for diplomatic talks with Iran as Turkey Qatar and Egypt push diplomacy. Last springs 60-day nuclear talks deadline was deeply consequential - Israel struck on day [--] starting a 12-day war culminating with U.S. B-2 strikes on Fordow and other sites. Now speculation about timing resurfaces. IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir (who just held sudden talks in Washington with new incoming head of the Air Force) reportedly said a few days ago that he saw the window for a U.S. strike to be between 2-8 weeks. This fuels speculation that Trumps deadline might not" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2018095943321616454) 2026-02-01T22:55Z 11.3K followers, 66.2K engagements "@yudapearl Daniels memory will always be for a blessing" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2018137661249060997) 2026-02-02T01:41Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements "Trump Middle East envoy Steve Witkoffs meetings in Israel Tuesday - PM Binyamin Netanyahu IDF chief Eyal Zamir and Mossad head David Barnea - can be read two ways: aligning U.S.Israel positions ahead of U.S.Iran talks in Istanbul on Friday or stress-testing conceptual gaps before them. Donald Trump was blunt on Monday and keeping to the same tone of last week. He hopes talks occur and succeed. However if they fail bad things would happen" to Iran. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018548351659122689 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018548351659122689" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2018548351659122689) 2026-02-03T04:53Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements "Disarmament is essential in any effort in bettering the lives of the Gazan people which will in turn initiate the process of Israeli withdrawal from the strip. The alternatives are either the continuation of a split-Gaza reality or resumption of fighting" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2018702205650411717) 2026-02-03T15:04Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements "In my just released Foreign Affairs op-ed with @AmbDennisRoss we argue that if it is clear that Hamas disarmament has truly progressed under a set of verifiable benchmarks Israel must at that point follow through on its obligation of withdrawing from Gaza. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/peace-through-leverage-gaza https://www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/peace-through-leverage-gaza" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2018702207550456295) 2026-02-03T15:04Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements "Seems like Iran wanted Oman as a venue for talks for at least two reasons. First given Oman has a history of hosting nuclear talks between US and Iran even in first part of [----] it is an optic that enables Teheran now to claim these talks are merely a continuation of the past framework on purely nuclear issues. Second it seems Istanbul talks were set up this week on a dual track. 1) US-Iran engagement on nuclear issues 2) Regional discussion with Iran on ballistic missiles proxies and presumably ongoing crisis inside Iran. Perhaps Iran thinks returning to Oman ensures other non-nuclear issues" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2019231585036349787) 2026-02-05T02:08Z 11.4K followers, 25.3K engagements "PM @netanyahu has moved up his meeting with @POTUS to this Wednesday amid renewed Iran diplomacy after @realDonaldTrump said Friday following talks in Oman that Iran really wants to make a deal framing Tehran as worried about U.S. pressure and potential strikes. But the real question isnt willingness to negotiate; its on what terms Tehran has insisted on preserving uranium enrichment and wants sanctions lifted while Washington and Jerusalem want concrete limits on nuclear weapons ballistic missiles proxy violence and human rights abuses. Iran might be trying to play out the clock believing US" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2020284525818061183) 2026-02-07T23:52Z 11.4K followers, 12.5K engagements "Two excellent teams squaring off in the Super Bowl tomorrow. Seattle usually given edge due to depth both on offense and defense (even if both have top defenses.) When these two teams met in the Super Bowl in [----] the Patriots defeated the Seahawks [----] in one of the closest top games in recent history. Seattle had a historically great defense that season (the famed Legion of Boom) yet New England still edged them in a clutch finish. For the [----] rematch analysts are again highlighting that small differences in execution and balance not sheer talent gaps could decide the outcome." [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2020287951792406675) 2026-02-08T00:05Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements "Israel's Ch. 13: PM Netanyahu will be accompanied at Wednesday White House meeting with President Trum by designated next head of Air Force Brig. Gen. Omer Tishler who was just in US just over a week ago (along with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir). Reports designate Tishler as key point person between US and Israel on military plans relating to Iran. Obvious speculation is Tishler will explain importance of Iranian ballistic missles. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020312561946689626 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020312561946689626" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2020312561946689626) 2026-02-08T01:43Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements "Barak Ravid of Ch. [--] says he spoke to President Trump today and Trump indicates an excellent deal would include Iranian ballistic missiles. POTUS indicates he is thinking of sending a second aircraft carrier to the Mideast now. #BREAKING Barak Ravid after his phone call with Trump: Trump told me that if a diplomatic agreement cannot be reached with Iran regarding its nuclear program he will be ready to take military action Trump said: Either we make a deal or well have to do something very https://t.co/PMktm8ikRa #BREAKING Barak Ravid after his phone call with Trump: Trump told me that if a" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2021290607075840122) 2026-02-10T18:30Z 11.4K followers, 13.6K engagements "In a TV interview today Trump for the first time in awhile publicly defined a good deal with Iran as not just no nuclear weapons but also no missiles. That aligns with Israels argument that Irans ballistic arsenal threatens not only Israel but U.S. bases and Arab partners. Yet in the same interview Trump also warned Tehran may cheat on any dealsignaling deep mistrust of enforcement. This is directly from President Trump today to Fox Business: it has to be a good deal with #Iran's regime "no nuclear weapons no missiles no this no that all the different things that you want." This has been" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2021400546641391778) 2026-02-11T01:47Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements "Natan Sharansky an iconic figure of our age who will never be forgotten. He has had a huge impact on my life beyond wordsand the lives of so many. A great privilege to know him all these decades ever since he gave his first public speech to thousands of students upon being set free. It was a thrill of a lifetime to host his first speech when I was chair of the World Union of Jewish Students in [----]. So many owe so much to the man whose moral struggle defied and help defeat the Soviet empire. A giant among us. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022167342717804544" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/2022167342717804544) 2026-02-13T04:33Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements "Here is my latest take:" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1087825179571613697) 2019-01-22T21:31Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements "Ex-Bank of Israel chief warns government's moves harming economy weakening shekel https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-bank-of-israel-chief-warns-governments-moves-harming-economy-weakening-shekel/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-bank-of-israel-chief-warns-governments-moves-harming-economy-weakening-shekel/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1628744442264928258) 2023-02-23T13:11Z 10.1K followers, [---] engagements "Protestors massed at Histadrut HQ (Israels powerful general union) to call on its leader Arnon Ben-David to call a general strike like the one in March. He issued a warning to the PM to calm the situation or the union would intervene. 6/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1678800863173787649) 2023-07-11T16:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The overhauls economic impacts continue with challenges in the real estate market decrease in high-tech investment rising deficit high cost of living & currency slide due to overhaul drawing another warning from central bank gov. Amir Yaron. 7/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1678800864855638017) 2023-07-11T16:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "President Biden Announces Jacob J. Lew as Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Israel The White House" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1699049425169985988) 2023-09-05T13:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Very happy the White House has named my friend (of [--] years) Jack Lew as new US ambassador to Israel. 1st time in [--] years of US-Israel relations that US named a former cabinet secretary (and WH chief of staff/OMB director). There will be no doubt he speaks for the White House" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1699082403929637012) 2023-09-05T15:29Z [----] followers, 19.6K engagements "Anybody who knows Jack knows that he is very bright thoughtful & possesses great character. He is very policy-focused and has decades of public service experience at the highest level of the US govt. While his expertise has been focused elsewhere he will be a quick study" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1699082405208900088) 2023-09-05T15:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "He is also a staunch supporter of the US-Israel relationship. Not widely known: while in the USG Jack had a behind the scenes role in ensuring financing for Israels missile defense program plus securing Israels full membership in the OECD" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1699082406538391888) 2023-09-05T15:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "On a personal note it has been wonderful to work very closely with Jack for the last four years as co-presidents of the National Library of Israel USA. To use the Israeli term Jack is a true mensch" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1699082407784112296) 2023-09-05T15:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "At a unique moment in US-Israel relations with no shortage of daunting challenges (for well-known reasons) & at least one potential historic opportunity (US-Saudi-Israel initiative) the US needs a skilled ambassador in Jerusalem. Jack will be a great envoy for the US" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1699082409277366714) 2023-09-05T15:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Latest in @washingtonpost with @AmbDennisRoss:" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1701230777210400941) 2023-09-11T13:46Z [----] followers, 19K engagements "Tomorrows Netanyahu-Biden meeting will occur [---] days after Netanyahu took office the longest such gap since [----]. The Saudi deal's enormous potential has left Biden & Netanyahu little choice but to meet despite differences. Latest for @WashInstitute:" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1704233180784427425) 2023-09-19T20:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Netanyahu's meeting with Biden delayed more than any newly elected PM since Eshkol in [----]. *Some PMs listed below served non-consecutive/multiple appointments. The graph shows the longest gap between new government formation and their first visit to the United States per PM" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1704260833931333988) 2023-09-19T22:27Z [----] followers, 14K engagements "Early on 10/7 Hamas terrorists launched a massive air land and sea attack on Israel which has killed over [---] Israelis and injured over [----]. Israels president said Saturday was the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. On day [--] a thread of things worth noting:" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1711467443925766577) 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, 32.6K engagements "Among the security services close to [---] IDF soldiers including commanders and at least [--] police officers were also killed. [--] firefighters are confirmed to have been killed along with several Magen David Adom Paramedics and ZAKA volunteers. 3/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1711467449202209254) 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "At least [--] of those killed were dual or foreign nationals. An incomplete list includes [--] Americans a dozen Thai workers [--] Nepalese several Europeans and many others. The death toll also includes a number of Bedouin who often lack rocket shelters. 4/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1711467451194503412) 2023-10-09T19:43Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements "Israels foreign minister has confirmed over [---] hostages are being held by Hamas who is threatening to execute them publicly if Israeli strikes on the Gaza strip continue. PIJ a smaller Iran-backed terrorist group claims to hold another [--]. 5/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1711467453492945257) 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The war has exposed the severe need for U.S. ambassadors in MENA including Israel mired in Congress. Leaders on both sides of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee reportedly said they will try to fast-track several nominees. 12/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1711467467153825812) 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Activity has flared along the border with Lebanon as well with some rocket fire and an attempted infiltration by Islamic Jihad fighters. The IDF struck Hezbollah posts on the border in response killing three operatives. Clashes are ongoing. 13/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1711467469238411501) 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The U.S. has warned third parties against entering the conflict multiple times a veiled warning against Iran andits proxy Hezbollah and has sent the Ford carrier strike group to the Mediterranean to support Israel. 14/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1711467471218040894) 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How was such a severe intelligence failure possible The PMs Office swiftly denied claim Egyptian intel warned Israel about an operation [--] days earlier but other Israeli officials were apparently passed similar messages. 15/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1711467473109667944) 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Israeli TV reports indicate that VIP Hamas families left the Strip [--] weeks ago. There is a parallel to the evacuation of Soviet personnels families from Damascus before the [----] war. Yet apportionment of blame will wait until the fighting ends. 16/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1711467474913276208) 2023-10-09T19:43Z 11.4K followers, 34.6K engagements "Israel has clearly stated its intention: to eliminate Hamas military capabilities. This will require a long and complex ground operation with high casualties. Already almost [---] are dead and [----] wounded in Gaza. 17/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1711467476758773790) 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Not only is the Hamas attack on Oct. [--] the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust and the bloodiest in Israel's history according to the Univ. of Maryland Global Terrorism Database it is the 5th-deadliest terror attack in the world since [----] -- and death toll still rising" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1711520632934953102) 2023-10-09T23:14Z 11.4K followers, 83.3K engagements "Any humanitarian aid will need to go through the Egypt-controlled Rafah crossing in southern Gaza which remains open. UNRWA warns that over 190k Gazans are internally displaced 130k of them in UNRWA sites and there are food/water shortages. 14/17" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1711841809448443968) 2023-10-10T20:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Meanwhile Israels Bank HaPoalim projected that the war has already cost some NIS [--] billion ($6.8 billion) and is likely to total 1.5% of GDP in the end. This comes after months of concern about the Israeli economy due to the judicial overhaul. 15/17" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1711841811566608689) 2023-10-10T20:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Benny Gantz's National Unity party has agreed to enter into a unity gov't with the current coalition a clear sign that the deep polarization and division of the past [--] months has been put aside. This comes as a major attack on northern Israel begins" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1712134969617776854) 2023-10-11T15:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The government announcement is met with relief in Israel too. A Ma'ariv poll on Oct. [--] showed 80% of voters wanted a national emergency government formed immediately and prominent commentators from across the spectrum agreed. 5/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1712134976064360889) 2023-10-11T15:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "This may have been one of the most devastating weeks in Israels history but it also could mark a fundamental turning point between the Israeli publics relationship with US President Joe Biden. My latest @TimesofIsrael https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-trust-biden-built-with-israelis-doesnt-come-with-a-blank-check/ https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-trust-biden-built-with-israelis-doesnt-come-with-a-blank-check/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1712671503450255510) 2023-10-13T03:28Z 11.4K followers, 29.1K engagements "100s of thousands of Gazans continue to move to the south Strip defying Hamas calls to stay put in sign of groups weakening grip. UN predictions that move was impossible beyond hospitals seem wrong. Key to reducing civilian casualties is evacuation to safer area in the south" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1713597760048435228) 2023-10-15T16:48Z 11.4K followers, 19.5K engagements "IDF Spokesperson just now: over [------] Gazans have fled south across Wadi Gaza. Israel has restarted the water supply to the southern Strip according to U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan and Energy Minister Israel Katz" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1713616039534080089) 2023-10-15T18:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Israeli media reports Biden will visit Israel later this week. If true this might further delay of a ground war in Gaza as Israel wouldn't want to complicate visit. Israel must weigh conflicting factors which argue either for delaying or accelerating a ground operation. 1/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1714031772604707244) 2023-10-16T21:33Z [----] followers, 14K engagements "Blinken announces U.S.-Israel agreement on mechanism for aid into Gaza after [---] hour marathon meeting with Netanyahu and war cabinet plus undefined safe zones for civilians. Seems to pave way for U.S. nationals to leave via Rafah crossing. 1/3" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1714088491989008548) 2023-10-17T01:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "During his Oval Office address @POTUS clearly outlined the stakes for the U.S. at this "inflection point in history": that when terror and tyranny go unchecked the "cost and the threats to America and the world keep rising." 1/3" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1715208469131706604) 2023-10-20T03:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A Maariv poll out today shows Benny Gantzs National Unity party with [--] seats pushing the opposition up to [--] seats and the coalition down to just [--]. No party has won more than [--] seats in an election since Yitzhak Rabins Labor won [--] in [----]. 1/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1715390083572896008) 2023-10-20T15:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Today @SecBlinken told @MeetThePress that Israel cannot go back to the status quo with Hamas in terms of "its governance of Gaza after the war. Blinken also said that what he's heard from the Israelis is "absolutely no intent no desire to be running Gaza themselves. 1/2" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1716116875510268195) 2023-10-22T15:38Z 11.4K followers, 15.8K engagements "When asked about the looming ground operation in Gaza Blinken said the U.S. is not in the business of second-guessing what the Israelis are doing. He said that the U.S. can give its best advice and best judgment but these are decisions that Israel has to make. 2/2" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1716116876646899741) 2023-10-22T15:38Z [----] followers, 21.3K engagements "Biden: 'No confidence' in death toll provided by Hamas-run Gaza health ministry - The Times of Israel" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1717254842643628193) 2023-10-25T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In stressing his vision for a two-state solution Biden called for a concentrated effort by all parties including Israelis Palestinians regional partners and global leaders to put us on a path toward peace where Israelis & Palestinians can live side by side in safety. 3/6" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1717297337775645101) 2023-10-25T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Amid rising tensions of a second Palestinian front Biden said he was alarmed about extremist settlers attacking Palestinians in the West Bank. He said their actions are pouring gasoline on the fire and they have to be held accountable. 4/6" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1717297338937405611) 2023-10-25T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Biden also had strong words for Iran: he said my warning to the Ayatollah was that if they continue to move against U.S. troops we will respond. And he should be prepared. 5/6" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1717297340199887261) 2023-10-25T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "When asked by a reporter about the death toll in Gaza citing statistics by the Hamas-run Palestinian Ministry of Health Biden said he has no confidence in the number that the Palestinians are using. 6/6" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1717297341680505188) 2023-10-25T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "US House overwhelmingly passes resolution condemning Hamas October [--] massacres via @timesofisrael" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1717566383813177750) 2023-10-26T15:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Seems clear that Israels ground incursion is not what many expected with massive amount of tanks going in every direction. Instead it seems to be about building bridgeheads in different zones in northern Gaza. After select troops take those zones apparently then close in on Gaza City" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1718629877723627939) 2023-10-29T14:04Z 11.4K followers, 35.3K engagements "Does Israels phased ground incursion that has begun this weekend temper Hamas demands for release of est. [---] hostages HamassYihye Sinwarwho himself was released in lopsided prisoner exchange in [----] of [----] for Gilad Shalit has demanded release of all Hamas terrorists" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1718642520685412429) 2023-10-29T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "If Qatar was just relaying maximalist Hamas demands to Israel this suggests that Israel felt no longer worth delaying ground incursion. Israel will want to keep Qatari channel open amid hope Hamas price has now dropped. Qatari officials quoted saying ground offensive complicates talks" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1718643756759437802) 2023-10-29T14:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In RT interview Hamas Politburo #2 Mousa Abu Marzouk shows clearly that Hamas doesnt care about protecting Gazans only their fighters & weapons. When asked why Hamas built a large tunnel network but no bomb shelters: these tunnels are meant to protect Hamas.it is the responsibility of the UN to protect civilians. https://www.memri.org/reports/hamas-official-mousa-abu-marzouk-tunnels-gaza-were-built-protect-hamas-fighters-not https://www.memri.org/reports/hamas-official-mousa-abu-marzouk-tunnels-gaza-were-built-protect-hamas-fighters-not" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1719443798357311492) 2023-10-31T19:58Z 11.4K followers, 18.9K engagements "Senate has confirmed Jack Lews nomination as Ambassador to Israel 53-43 on mostly party lines with Sens. Paul and Graham breaking ranks to vote for him. Jack is the best choice for the US & will bolster US-Israel relations both at this very difficult moment & after the war" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1719451922107715894) 2023-10-31T20:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Sobering warning of FBI Director Christopher Wray today at Senate Committee on Homeland Security (10/31/23): The reality is that the Jewish community is uniquely targeted by pretty much every terrorist organization across the spectrum" Wray said adding that American Jews make up just [---] percent of the American population but account for [--] percent of religious faith hate crimes" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1719543967740477730) 2023-11-01T02:36Z 11.4K followers, 28.1K engagements "Key Arab-Israeli leader calls on fellow Arab citizens to act responsibly and reject extremism" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1719737622426275861) 2023-11-01T15:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "IDF just released video of a Shin Bet interrogation of a Hamas operative who attacked the kibbutz of Kfar Azza near the Gaza border. Watch how the killing of civilians are recalled in matter of fact terms. An excerpt includes: "Our mission was to kill. We were not told to kidnap only to kill. To kill anyone we saw and then to return." "We entered the house next to us we entered through the window. We checked the house and heard the voices of young children inside the protected shelter. We shot at the shelter. Until we didnt hear voices anymore" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1719766469574066572) 2023-11-01T17:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "In a press briefing today @SecBlinken firmly reiterated that Hamas remaining responsible for governance in Gaza is unacceptable & any return to the pre-10/7 status quo is intolerable. Blinken noted ongoing talks by the US & its partners about what should follow once Hamas is defeated. 1/3" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1720477180000391621) 2023-11-03T16:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Poll results from Israeli TVs Channel [--] reveal illuminating public attitudes toward the war in Gaza the Israeli government and PM Netanyahu. See below for a compilation of select polling data: https://13tv.co.il/item/news/politics/politics/new-poll-903784948/ https://13tv.co.il/item/news/politics/politics/new-poll-903784948/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1720559920301346867) 2023-11-03T21:53Z 11.4K followers, 112.8K engagements "Senator Bernie Sanders on CNN. He says Hamas has "got to go." Key ingredient for peace to subsequently be possible" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1721223088329695355) 2023-11-05T17:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Yesterday the Eisenhower carrier strike group (an aircraft carrier [--] cruiser [--] destroyers and [--] fighter jet squadrons) joined the Ford carrier strike group in the East Med. Combined with 2k Marines stationed in the Red Sea this is the largest U.S. naval deployment in the area since [----]. For a full picture of U.S. deployment in the region see this very detailed article from @halbritz and Will Mullery at CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/03/politics/us-military-buildup-middle-east-dg/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/03/politics/us-military-buildup-middle-east-dg/index.html" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1721226276415897905) 2023-11-05T18:01Z 10.1K followers, [----] engagements "Secretary of State Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq Sunday night meeting with Iraqi PM Sudani & receiving an embassy briefing on the security of U.S. facilities there. Amid dozens of attacks by Iran-backed militias on U.S. positions in Syria/Iraq the U.S. wants to prevent attacks against itself and the opening of other fronts against Israel like the Houthis have in Yemen" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1721251741499359709) 2023-11-05T19:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Hundreds w/white flags leave northern Gaza from Zeitun area to humanitarian corridor in southern Gaza" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1721872548080521512) 2023-11-07T12:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Israeli Defense Minister Gallant declares that Hamas leader Yihye Sinwar is in a bunker and is now cut off from communicating with his commanders elsewhere" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1721952273960521936) 2023-11-07T18:06Z 11.4K followers, 73.4K engagements "Netanyahu says Israel not seeking to displace Gazans or rule enclave" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1722816149539160458) 2023-11-10T03:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "By all accounts vast majority of northern Gazans have moved southward. They have defied Hamas believing Israel that south is safer for them. One is seeing more and more interviews with Gazans enroute and some are starting to be clear that they don't just blame Israel. Gazans are just starting to lose their fear of Hamas. Profoundly significant development that could grow further" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1723049068778111214) 2023-11-10T18:44Z 11.4K followers, 192.2K engagements "This mornings Front page of the Jerusalem Post" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1724776148159132007) 2023-11-15T13:07Z 11.4K followers, 16.4K engagements "IDF tells BBC photos of hostages after capture found on laptop in Shifa hospital shows guns next to MRI machine" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1725149019469488613) 2023-11-16T13:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "White House spokesman denies Washington Post report that Israel and Hamas have reached a deal via third parties to release at least [--] hostages in return for release of Hamas prisoners and five day pause in fighting. Israel TV reported this evening that Israel wanted all women and children released and this is approximately 80-90. This could be a point of contention. Another issue was Israel wanted less than five day pause so not lose momentum in Gaza ground fighting" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1726073504217370816) 2023-11-19T03:02Z [----] followers, 15.7K engagements "Deal could also include a 2nd stage where Hamas will look for and release women and children held by other terror factions in Gaza. Israel thinks Hamas can locate up to [--] additional Israeli women and children. In this stage For each additional hostage [--] prisoners will be released - a 3:1 ratio. Pause could be extended by one day per [--] hostages released. 3/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1727071449255682075) 2023-11-21T21:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Israel will release Palestinian prisoners who are mainly women and teenagers and were not murderers or accessories to murder to where they used to live mostly the West Bank & East Jerusalem. Israel made clear that no convicted murderers could be release after [----] 1027:1 deal to release Gilad Shalit an IDF corporal kidnapped in [----] saw some released security prisoners rejoining Hamas and carrying out attacks including 10/7. 4/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1727071450925093066) 2023-11-21T21:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@POTUS welcomes deal to secure release of hostages thanks leaders of Qatar and Egypt. Voices appreciation of Netanyahu government for supporting the move that ensures 'provision of additional humanitarian assistance to alleviate suffering' in Gaza. Sounds like first hostages could be released on Thanksgiving--perhaps gesture to Biden. Reminder much to be thankful for during these very difficult days" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1727193534619336887) 2023-11-22T05:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Picture on front page of Yediot Ahronot on Wednesday November 22nd of [--] hostages it says expected to be released in hostage deal. Formal list not yet released by Hamas but it is expected to include children and their mothers held by Hamas" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1727197018320199752) 2023-11-22T05:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "At live press conference just now Israeli PM @netanyahu read from the hostage deal text reached by the parties insisting Intl Red Cross will be allowed to visit the remaining hostages held in Gaza. So far Hamas has refused all such visits" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1727427801681428988) 2023-11-22T20:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Biden: 'Hamas doesn't give a damn' about Palestinians; we'll prevent it from diverting aid" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1728145439554158750) 2023-11-24T20:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Israels Channel 12: Israel has received from Qatar the list of the [--] hostages be released on Saturday. Apparently includes more children than those released today" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1728146016329728468) 2023-11-24T20:18Z [----] followers, 15.9K engagements "Unresolved mystery between Israeli PM Netanyahus insistence that the [--] page hostage deal includes provision of mandatory visits from the Intl Red Cross to all the remaining hostages. Yet neither US not Qatar nor Egypt have confirmed this assertion by @netanyahu" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1728147021578617028) 2023-11-24T20:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "2/Ch. [--] says the people to be released tomorrow (Saturday) also apparently will come from largely from one community. Today the Israeli hostages came from Nir Oz" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1728148963973300636) 2023-11-24T20:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "IDF confirms return of 17: [--] Israeli three foreign hostages. Israel-Hamas hostage deal: It includes the [--] year old Avigayil Idan an American citizen who has been singled out by President Biden. First American released" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1728819291120701874) 2023-11-26T16:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Israeli-linked tanker attacked near Yemen freed by American sailors" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1728938105959325754) 2023-11-27T00:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "German President visits Israel defines war against Hamas as one of self-defense. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pledged Germany's unwavering support for Israel in its war in Gaza during a joint press conference with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem on Sunday. "We stand in solidarity with Israel" Steinmeier said. "It is not only with Israel as a victim of terror. Our solidarity is also with the Israel that defends itself that fights against an existential threat." Steinmeier made this statement in light of mounting criticism of Israel's conduct in the Gaza Strip which has" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1728977653019885896) 2023-11-27T03:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Here is a Biden quote on Sunday that strongly suggests that Arab leaders are rooting for Israel to completely topple Hamas from controlling Gaza. Could also explain reinforced Biden to back Israel in extended ground incursion. All players in the region are looking for the Israel-Hamas war to end in a way that will see all of the hostages returned home and Hamas no longer in control any portion of Gaza Biden said" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1729106933456531592) 2023-11-27T11:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Hamas reportedly confirmed on its Telegram channel that it has extended the pause on same basis of 3:1 release or [--] prisoners for [--] hostages released per extra day of pause. So this is [--] extra hostages released beyond the [--] of the first four days and [---] Palestinian prisoners released" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1729182888417972577) 2023-11-27T16:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "88 hostages have thus far been returned home to Israel during the 5-day pause leaving [---] remaining in Gaza. Of those still captive the majority are adult men while a sizable number of women children and elderly remain. Israeli gov and IDF seem keen to return as many hostages as possible while still persistent that the pause is not indefinite. Subsequent releases beyond the remaining women & children will likely present challenges especially with captive soldiers. In Qatar CIA Director William Burns and Mossad Director David Barnea are meeting with Egyptian and Qatari officials to discuss" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1729671067906589064) 2023-11-29T01:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Schumer delivers Senate speech on rising antisemitism" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1729932624309715158) 2023-11-29T18:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Reports of Israeli air strikes in areas of Khan Younis and Rafah - key areas of southern Gaza. Long assumed war after the hostage release pause would turn from northern to southern Gaza. It appears these are the opening salvos in this direction" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1730470593919672380) 2023-12-01T06:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Saudi backed report in Al-Hadith that earlier this week Israel hit drone factory in Yemen. Houthis in Yemen have been repeatedly firing rockets and drones at Israel since start of the war in Gaza. Israel has not responded apparently amid request of the U.S. It sounds like Al-Hadith story may be true" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1730586943413420503) 2023-12-01T13:57Z [----] followers, 11.1K engagements "Israeli officials have indicated over the weekend that they are working with the US for safe zones in southern Gaza so innocent Gazans are not hurt as Israel goes after Hamas in Khan Younis. A map of such zones has appeared online but not sure if authentic. Has Israel announced how it is massively dropping leaflets in southern Gaza (perhaps other methods going on Arab media -- given it has many IDF spokespeople who speak Arabic) and explaining the safe corridors to reach those zones One would think Israel would have every interest to make its efforts to known to Gazans Americans and the" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1731151247997042826) 2023-12-03T03:19Z [----] followers, 27.8K engagements "Israel Radio: Recording of head of Shin Bet Ronen Bar saying Israel will take out Hamas leaders in Lebanon Turkey and Qatar. According recording Bar says October [--] massacre this is our Munichallusion to killing of Israeli Olympic athletes in [----] which led Israeli leaders to pledge to hunt down all plotters tied to the infamous terror incident" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1731550651245552073) 2023-12-04T05:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "White House says Israel 'making effort' to better protect Gaza civilians" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1731795655515918794) 2023-12-04T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "US says Iran is responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1731795725162307611) 2023-12-04T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "US: IDF expected not to attack 'no-strike zones' in south Gaza" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1731848840733425986) 2023-12-05T01:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "At least [--] freed hostages were sexually abused in Hamas captivity doctor says via @timesofisrael https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-10-freed-hostages-were-sexually-abused-by-hamas-in-captivity-doctor-says/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-10-freed-hostages-were-sexually-abused-by-hamas-in-captivity-doctor-says/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1732378049948086295) 2023-12-06T12:34Z 11.4K followers, 77.7K engagements "Today I had the opportunity to visit the largest Hamas tunnel found in Gaza to date just a quarter mile from the Erez Crossing. The tunnel network near Erez spans 2.5+ miles reaches 50m underground & is wide enough at some points to drive vehicles through. The experience was surreal. Some takeaways: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1737257337537146890) 2023-12-19T23:43Z 11.4K followers, 477K engagements "The Erez Crossing was once a key symbol for hope and coexistence. Before 10/7 Erez served as a main entryway for Gazans into Israel for work and humanitarian purposes. Hundreds of thousands of Gazans crossed into Israel via Erez this year including 5000+ for medical treatment. On 10/7 Hamas rampaged and desecrated the crossing killing and abducting [--] IDF soldiers on duty there. 2/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1737257339512565784) 2023-12-19T23:43Z 11.4K followers, 3.7M engagements "At the Erez base I saw this sign in the commanders office that reads There is no person who can uproot from his/her heart the hope for a better future. The base was deliberately targeted by Hamas on 10/7. 3/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1737257340515094705) 2023-12-19T23:43Z 11.4K followers, 162.9K engagements "At a time of profound trauma and distrust the future of Erez remains uncertain. Can a nation reeling from the horrors of 10/7 regain faith that coexistence is possible Much is yet to be seen but my experience today was truly eye-opening. 7/7" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1737257347494392093) 2023-12-19T23:43Z 11.4K followers, 64.7K engagements "Gaza hospital director admits Hamas used medical complex as operational hub" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1737694798125900017) 2023-12-21T04:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Eilat port chief says traffic down 85% since Houthis put squeeze on strait" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1737850998709002383) 2023-12-21T15:02Z [----] followers, 11.5K engagements "White House: Iran 'deeply involved' in planning Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1738630441987416194) 2023-12-23T18:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Biden discussed 'phasing' of Gaza offensive with Netanyahu -- White House" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1738701134317940775) 2023-12-23T23:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "IDF unveils large Hamas tunnel network in Jabaliya where it found [--] hostages' bodies" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1739047654292689345) 2023-12-24T22:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Two things to look for in a Dermer visit: 1) Defense establishment in Israel associated with low intensity pinpointed raids/forays into primarily southern Gaza once large amount of [------] reservists sent home by end of next month given impact on economy and wear on families of soldiers. 2) Yet wont hear terms of low intensity from PM @netanyahu Might be because he raised expectations that israel will have killed Sinwar and other Hamas leaders. Doesnt want public to misinterpret idea of low intensity as underestimating Israeli resolve to pursue Hamas leadership. He thinks public behind him on" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1739419750856302639) 2023-12-25T22:56Z [--] followers, 21.7K engagements "Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on U.S. Strikes in Iraq U.S. Department of Defense Release" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1739496183859429887) 2023-12-26T03:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "IDF chief says Israel expanding ops in Gaza warns war to last many more months" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1739767853996237175) 2023-12-26T21:59Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "US says it downed multiple Houthi attack drones and missiles over Red Sea" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1739768004370468903) 2023-12-26T21:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "According to Palestinian media reports Muhammad Issa the son of Hamass deputy military commander Marwan Issa was killed in an IDF strike Thursday morning. It is unclear where in Gaza he was hit amid speculation that he was a Hamas fighter. Little is known publicly about his father Marwan Issa. Known as the Shadow Man Issa sits among Israels top targets for his central role in planning 10/7. One senior Israeli security official listed Issa as among the most important top half dozen leaders of Hamas including Yahya Sinwar Mohammad Deif and a few others. Who is Marwan Issa and what is there to" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1740815444548952126) 2023-12-29T19:21Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements "Born in [----] in Gazas al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Issa was formerly a member of the Muslim Brotherhood before joining Hamass military wing al-Qassam Brigades at [--]. He was detained by Israel for [--] years during the first intifada for his involvement in terrorist attacks and was later detained by the Palestinian Authority from [----] to [----] before being released during the second intifada. 2/7 https://ecfr.eu/special/mapping_palestinian_politics/marwan_issa/ https://ecfr.eu/special/mapping_palestinian_politics/marwan_issa/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1740815446067269889) 2023-12-29T19:21Z 10.1K followers, [----] engagements "Issa was largely anonymous to Israel until [----] when he was announced as one of the leading figures of the first rank of the Qassam Brigades in a statement by Hamas. I have heard an Israeli official call Issa their military chief of staff. His face was unknown publicly until [----] when he reportedly appeared in a group photo taken at a reception for the released Palestinian prisoners as part of the Gilad Shalit deal. Issa played a crucial role in brokering the deal which led to the release of [----] Palestinian prisoners in return for Gilad the captured Israeli soldier. Among those released in" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1740815447686336656) 2023-12-29T19:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Similar to Deif Issa maintained a low profile as he rose through the Hamas ranks. Issa made a rare appearance at a conference in [----] where he claimed Hamas was not seeking a military confrontation with Israel but would seek to double its force for a future confrontation by building its own rockets. Issas words weigh heavily in the wake of 10/7. 4/7" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1740815449313702123) 2023-12-29T19:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In [----] Issa joined a military-political delegation to Cairo to negotiate another series of prisoner exchanges. That same year he was elected a member of the Hamas Politburo representing the military wing. Issas leadership roles in both the Politburo and Qassam Brigades positions him as a crucial asset and central link between Hamass military and political activities. Issa has been at the small select table for many of Hamass major decisions in recent years and very likely played a key role in planning 10/7. 5/7" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1740815451608039503) 2023-12-29T19:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Issa also believed to be hiding underground in Gaza is widely considered Deifs second-in-command. There are some rumors that Issa is based in tunnels in the Bureij central Gaza area where his family lives. It is unclear if those tunnels are also holding hostages like the tunnels in Khan Younis in south Gaza where Sinwar and Deif are considered to be located. 6/7" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1740815453700898999) 2023-12-29T19:22Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "Issa was placed on the US State Department terrorist list in [----] for his role in Hamas and was placed on the European Union terrorist list on Dec. [--] for his involvement in the 10/7 attacks. According to Ynet News Israel says that as long as Issa is alive the psychological war against Hamas will not stop. Similar to Deif and Sinwar removing Issa from power in Gazaand bringing the Shadow Man out of the shadowswould mark a significant victory for Israel but the prospect of finding him and the other key Hamas figures remains unclear. 7/7" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1740815455261274529) 2023-12-29T19:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In a move that would surprise many Israeli PM @netanyahu immediately makes clear that Israel will be bound by Israeli Supreme Court 8-7 decision -- which riveted Israel for months -- that disqualifies Knesset vote on 'reasonableness' standard that constrained the court's power. "The decisions of the court obligate everyone." Hard right will not be happy" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1741882573792387567) 2024-01-01T18:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "In a move that would surprise many Israeli PM @netanyahu immediately makes clear that Israel will be bound by Israeli Supreme Court 8-7 decision -- which riveted Israel for months -- that disqualifies Knesset vote on 'reasonableness' standard that constrained the court's power. "The decisions of the court obligate everyone." Hard right will not be happy but Israel's liberal democratic character has prevailed with this decision - at least for now" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1741886638366581222) 2024-01-01T18:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "News reports that Israel is sending delegation of officials to Egypt to renew hostage negotiations. Unclear if those talks are bilateral with Cairo or are part of a broader negotiation involving the US and Qatar. News reports on Israel's Channel [--] that Hamas accepts the principles that hostages released would be released in three tranches: 1) humanitarian release of women older men and injured. 2) Release of prime age males/women. 3) Dead bodies. There would be a month interval between each release. While reports say Hamas is no longer insisting on ending war as precondition for hostage" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1741890432353595691) 2024-01-01T18:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "News reports that Israel is sending delegation of officials to Egypt to renew hostage negotiations. It seems talks are bilateral with Cairo and not yet part of a wider meeting involving the US and Qatar. News reports on Israel's Channel [--] that Hamas accepts the principles (basically put forward by Egypt a week ago) that hostages released would be released in three tranches: 1) humanitarian release of women older men and injured. 2) Release of prime age males/women. 3) Dead bodies. There would be a month or beyond interval between each release. While reports say Hamas is no longer insisting" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1741892814542192752) 2024-01-01T18:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The 8-7 decision of the Israeli Supreme Court today is being seen as preserving Israel's liberal democratic character. It has also focused a kleig light on what is a Basic Law. The idea of a Basic Law is that it would be a chapter on Israel's road to form a Constitution. Yet how fundamental can a law be if it is legislated by a regular majority. Hopefully one big thing will emerge from the divisions of [----] is a Basic Law for Legislation. Establishing a Basic Law should be passed by a significant majority so it cannot be undone like routine legislation. This will make a Basic Law meaningful" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741916158859632827) 2024-01-01T20:15Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Media reports in Israel say President Biden's envoy for Lebanon-Israel border Amos Hochstein arrives in Israel tomorrow. On eve of the visit multiple media this evening in Israel are putting out reports that Israel will not return its citizens (estimated at 80000) to its northern border evacuated after 10/7 unless there is an actual agreement. Israel wants Hizbullah Radwan commandos not just to be away from the border area for a few days but in compliance with UNSC [----] passed in [----] where Hizbullah is mandated to be north of Lebanon's Litani River--miles away from the border. Israeli public" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1742635619019379146) 2024-01-03T19:54Z 11.4K followers, 41.2K engagements "Israeli Defense Minister @yoavgallant leaked plan to the Israeli media before the visit of @SecBlinken is bound to be interpreted as a marker that the Israeli defense establishment wants to turn Gazan civilian affairs over to "Palestinians" and thus separating itself from hard right cabinet ministers who want to start building settlements. Israeli PM @netanyahu says no to the Palestinian Authority (PA). So you begin with Gaza technocrats municipal bureaucrats --district by district. @Martin_Indyk sees that move by Gallant as opening the door to the PA return to Gaza. In principle I agree but" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1743359569747722682) 2024-01-05T19:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Israel has already indicated it is moving to the next stage of the conflict which may last for some time since major aims of eliminating Hamas' leadership and bringing the hostages home are incomplete. In a lower-intensity scenario the U.S. wants to know what the immediate future of north Gaza where an estimated 250k Palestinian civilians remain will be. Humanitarian access is limited at best and civilians there are in serious need of food water medicine and housing solutions. If the Gazans who fled south are to return to their homes there will need to be a clear plan for basic service" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1744546116685730282) 2024-01-09T02:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Blinken will also want to discuss hostage negotiations. While neither Qatar or Egypt have halted negotiations in the aftermath of Saleh al-Arouri's assassination it has undoubtedly complicated matters. Israel and the U.S. hope to secure the release of some [--] elderly female and injured hostages in exchange for a 2-week humanitarian pause. 3/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1744546118241763470) 2024-01-09T02:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Finally the West Bank remains volatile. Settler violence has receded from its spike immediately post-10/7 and the U.S. believes Israel has taken steps to prevent reservists from escorting Israeli extremists when they engage in acts of violence or intimidation. However the issues of releasing tax transfers to the PA to alleviate some of the economic damage caused by the fact that some [------] workers who are employed in Israel and the settlements cannot work remains a point of division. Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has repeatedly refuses to transfer the funds and for political" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1744546121467171093) 2024-01-09T02:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Beyond these pressing issues the broader question looms: what will Gaza look like after the war On this the U.S. and Israel remain out of sync. Netanyahu has repeatedly said that the PA cannot be brought back to Gaza but has not articulated an alternative. Of course the spectrum of possibilities will like much else be determined by the outcome of the war. 6/6" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1744546123056881950) 2024-01-09T02:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Gallant to Blinken: Israel to intensify operations in Khan Younis area until Hamas leaders found" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1744771152340275410) 2024-01-09T17:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "During @SecBlinken's press conference in Tel Aviv this afternoon he reiterated US commitments and priorities in the #Israel-Hamas war and announced that during his meetings with Israeli officials they agreed today on a plan for the UN to carry out an assessment mission" in northern Gaza to "determine what needs to be done to allow displaced Palestinians to return to their homes in the north. Blinkens remarks underscore the dominance of urgent short-term matters on his agenda during what is Blinkens fourth trip to the Mideast since 10/7 though the objective of insisting Israel thinks and acts" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1744821176990416935) 2024-01-09T20:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Houthi militias launch biggest attack to date on merchant vessels in Red Sea @CNBC" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1745064909363114346) 2024-01-10T12:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Israel TV Report: Qatar today puts forward new proposal involving phased release of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza plus exile of Yihye Sinwar and other Hamas leaders in return for Israel ending war and withdrawing from Gaza. Other components: unspecified release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons plus implied that Hamas remains a player inside Gaza even if not fully in control. Israeli war cabinet expected to be briefed on proposal this evening. (Worth noting that Yasser Arafat and PLO leadership exiled at end of [----] Lebanon War. Those familiar with Hamas often note Hamas is" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1745153461832872132) 2024-01-10T18:39Z [----] followers, 12.2K engagements "South Africa strips Jewish U19 cricket skipper of captaincy citing anti-Israel protests" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1745878257642184717) 2024-01-12T18:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Conversation this evening on @NewsHour with PBS diplomatic correspondent @nickschifrin on two big debates within the Israeli cabinet's top top-decision making forum regarding how to think about the trajectory of the war with Hamas release of the hostages and the aftermath" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1747441649683235059) 2024-01-17T02:12Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Kibbutz says hostages Yossi Sharabi Itay Svirsky murdered in Hamas captivity in Gaza" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1747487760095539443) 2024-01-17T05:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Domestic Disagreements Limit Netanyahus Options with Washington: The Israeli cabinets internal differences over war priorities the PAs role and Arab diplomacy are affecting relations with the White House. My latest for @WashInstitute:" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1748465204843647368) 2024-01-19T21:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Ministers approve letting Norway hold tax money earmarked for Palestinian Authority" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1749420676941754724) 2024-01-22T13:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "If there was one person to listen to in the world on the need for the Palestinians to reform its government it is former Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Salam Fayyad. The PA as currently constituted cannot really continue to govern and certainly cannot assume the responsibility of taking care of the needs of all people in Gaza in addition to the West Bank. Fmr Palestinian Authority PM Salam Fayyad reflects on a possible future for Gaza. https://t.co/s4NxFsa1yd The PA as currently constituted cannot really continue to govern and certainly cannot assume the responsibility of taking" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1749582321668288915) 2024-01-22T23:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Indications are that Israel is completing the encirclement of Khan Younis where Hamas leaders Yihye Sinwar and Mohammed Deif are believed to be located in tunnels. Israeli military has been supportive of Khan Younis civilians leaving the city in last few days including today as they move towards Rafah where the humanitarian trucks are located -- in order to get out of harm's way" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1749865734392467801) 2024-01-23T18:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "White House Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk in Doha Qatar today for talks on variety of issues but largely seen focused on the hostages. Was in Cairo yesterday other key mediator on hostages. NSC spokesman Kirby didnt characterize the talks as negotiations but more like ongoing discussions with counterparts. Flurry of reports suggest that Hamas could be flexible on release on release of some hostages in phases but only if tied to an Israeli pullback from Gaza and end of war. Israel not willing to give that assurance. For first time Israeli Defense Minister @yoavgallant seems to blame" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1750245666368942444) 2024-01-24T19:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "An outstanding piece of research by @WashInstitute's Gabriel Epstein @GabrielEpsteinX analyzing Hamas Gaza fatality reporting since 10/7 with data-driven nuance: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/how-hamas-manipulates-gaza-fatality-numbers-examining-male-undercount-and-other https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/how-hamas-manipulates-gaza-fatality-numbers-examining-male-undercount-and-other" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1750644118869488098) 2024-01-25T22:17Z 11.4K followers, 13.1K engagements "Following the ICJ ruling earlier today Aharon Barak (brilliant former Israeli Supreme Court chief justice serving as Israels ICJ representative) issued a separate opinion outlining his dissent of a majority of ICJ measures. On the day before International Holocaust Remembrance Day and as a Holocaust survivor Baraks words weigh heavily: Genocide is a shadow over the history of the Jewish people and it is intertwined with my own personal experience. The idea that Israel is now accused of committing genocide is very hard for me personally as a genocide survivor deeply aware of Israels commitment" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1750971861679173984) 2024-01-26T19:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The ICJs ruling today reflects a judgment that it has jurisdiction to entertain the case brought by South Africa against Israel. It is critical to say the ICJ did not grant South Africas request to call for an immediate ceasefire nor did it accept today that Israel is committing genocide. The issuance of a ruling on the genocide charge itself could take months if not years. The court did order Israel to take provisional humanitarian measures to help citizens in Gaza during the war. 2/5" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1750971863109448187) 2024-01-26T19:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In his dissenting opinion Barak notes that it is surprising that the Court took note of Israels statements outlining the steps it has taken to alleviate the conditions in Gaza but then completely failed to draw conclusions from these statements when examining the existence of intent. 4/5" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1750971866062139468) 2024-01-26T19:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Concluding his opinion Barak notes that granting South Africas request for an immediate ceasefire would have left Israel defenseless in the face of a brutal assault amounting to tying both of Israels hands while the hands of Hamas would have been free to continue harming Israelis and Palestinians alike. Barak leaves us with an important reminder that history has taught us that the best attempts at peace in the Middle East have generally been a result of political negotiations and not judicial recourse. 4/" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1750971867442151568) 2024-01-26T19:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Self destructive move by some Israeli settlers calling for Israel to return to build settlements in GazaEnemies of Israel like Hamas will use this as a propaganda bonanza falsely depicting Israel during war as motivated by land rather than self defense" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1751717880171733240) 2024-01-28T21:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I should add that it is a very sad commentary that some key cabinet ministers were there too" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1751739676640116841) 2024-01-28T22:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I wonder how PM Netanyahu will respond. Hamas propaganda could not have asked for a bigger bonanza/self-inflicted wound:12 ministers call to resettle Gazaat conference.Plays into false narrative that Israel is fighting Hamas for land/not for self defense" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1751828413487149203) 2024-01-29T04:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "White House blasts Israeli confab on Gaza resettlement attended by PM's allies" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1752034439360552971) 2024-01-29T18:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Israel Radio: Hamas supposed to deliver its answer in Cairo on Wednesday to the meeting earlier this week in Paris of U.S. Israel and Egyptian intelligence chiefs with Qatari PM. Reports have talked about a first phase hostage release of [--] women elderly men and those injured in return for Palestinian prisoners. A Qatari newspaper optimistic that a deal can be reached at least by early next week. Some reports say Hamas wants a 100:1 ratio of Palestinian prisoners per hostage. Israel saying not releasing thousands of prisoners. Hamas has wanted an Israeli govt commitment that it ends war and" [X Link](https://x.com/DavidMakovsky/status/1752564330787164366) 2024-01-31T05:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Social topic influence israel, hamas, netanyahu, iran, idf, white house, lebanon, war, qatar, egypt
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"Wondering if any Israeli West Bank response to bus bombings will be limited until Hamas releases phase one last batch of six live prisoners on Saturday. - Katz orders West Bank counterterror op stepped up in response to attempted bus bombings via @timesofisrael https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/katz-orders-west-bank-counterterror-op-stepped-up-in-response-to-attempted-bus-bombings/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/katz-orders-west-bank-counterterror-op-stepped-up-in-response-to-attempted-bus-bombings/"
X Link 2025-02-20T22:36Z 10.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Those warning Iran will quickly rebuild its nuclear program ignore economic reality. With a GDP of $404B for 90M people (vs. Israels $513B for 10M) Iran lacks the resources to reinvest soon. Estimates say its sunk $500B+ into the program adding -- adding costs of nuclear infrastructure and foregone revenue due to sanctions. This is money many Iranians see as wasted. Only they can decide what that means for their future"
X Link 2025-06-22T04:32Z 11.4K followers, 80.8K engagements
"To gauge how far Irans nuclear program has been set back here are at least three questions that matter: [--]. What became of Irans [---] kg of 60% enriched uraniumwas it hidden at Fordow Natanz or Isfahan or moved before the U.S. strike [--]. Are there covert centrifuge sites elsewhere capable of enriching to 90% if stockpiles survived [--]. If Israeli strikes killed key scientists working on weaponization (converting 90% weapons grade uranium to a uranium metal and warhead) how easily can Iran reconstitute that effort"
X Link 2025-06-26T18:20Z 11K followers, 14.8K engagements
"Opposition leader in Israel MK Yair Lapids tweet warning that Israeli new ground offensive in Gaza will lead to death of the hostages and will lead IDF to indefinitely occupy the territory. - . - "
X Link 2025-08-06T03:06Z 11K followers, 10.3K engagements
"Trump achieves something you do not see virtually ever all of Knesset gives him sustained standing ovation. Something all Israelis agree upon on this day"
X Link 2025-10-13T09:58Z 11K followers, [----] engagements
"Trump speech in Knesset now was notable on two counts. First he gives leadership and country a full embrace. Says peace possible in no small measure because of Israeli military strength as he also thanks Arabs/Muslim states pressed Hamas. Then he emphasized Israel should use victory to enjoy economic fruits of Mideast after it makes peace. In other words cash in the chips for peace. He even predicts Iran will be ready for a deal amid a skeptical Knesset. (Discordant note was his impromptu call on President Herzog to pardon Netanyahu.) Yet in general Knesset received Trump as a rock star with"
X Link 2025-10-13T12:34Z 11K followers, 10.4K engagements
"The U.S. warned that Hamas was planning attacks against Palestinians in Gaza that would violate the terms of the cease-fire already under stress from strikes Israel has carried out against militants https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-still-carrying-out-some-strikes-during-gaza-cease-fire-a3027f2est=PLu2dw https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-still-carrying-out-some-strikes-during-gaza-cease-fire-a3027f2est=PLu2dw"
X Link 2025-10-19T09:47Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"Netanyahu: IDF will 'take firm action' against Hamas after attack on Israeli troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-idf-will-take-firm-action-against-hamas-after-attack-on-israeli-troops/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-idf-will-take-firm-action-against-hamas-after-attack-on-israeli-troops/"
X Link 2025-10-19T12:01Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"A rare public visit to Israel today by Egypts intel chief Gen. Hassan Mahmoud Rashad who met PM @netanyahu. Why Possible overlapping motives: [--] U.S. push for visible Egyptian military role in Gazas future. [--] Cairo probing Israels Day After plans amid years of Netanyahu-Sisi estrangement (very briefly bridged by Trumps call before Sharm summit but Netanyahu decided not to attend). [--] U.S. signaling that more moderate axis of Egypt Saudis and Emiratis -- not rival pro-Islamist axis of Turkey and Qatar-- will be key to shape Gazas next phase. So far Saudis and Emiratis seem to be on sidelines --"
X Link 2025-10-21T17:59Z 11K followers, [----] engagements
"In new @Time interview @realDonaldTrump rails against the consequences of Israeli unilateral annexation of the West Bank. Also believes Gaza cease fire would not have been possible without June attack against Iran. I realized that that attack and bringing down Iran made it possible to get it done. Without that you couldn't have done this. It would have been impossible.(Iran) was a very big big strong bully. And they used that power that they had very strongly over the Middle East and they really controlled it but they don't control it anymore"
X Link 2025-10-23T13:12Z 11K followers, [----] engagements
"Trump says Israel not going to do anything with the West Bank as US fumes over annexation vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-israel-not-going-to-do-anything-with-the-west-bank-as-us-fumes-over-annexation-vote/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-israel-not-going-to-do-anything-with-the-west-bank-as-us-fumes-over-annexation-vote/"
X Link 2025-10-24T12:06Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"Israel reveals Iran's Guards leader behind attacks on Jewish sites in Europe Australia https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-reveals-irans-guards-leader-behind-attacks-on-jewish-sites-in-europe-australia/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-reveals-irans-guards-leader-behind-attacks-on-jewish-sites-in-europe-australia/"
X Link 2025-10-26T20:50Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"Report: Hamas has said it will release a body of a hostage today (Monday 10/27) at 9pm Israel time or 3pm eastern time in the U.S"
X Link 2025-10-27T17:18Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"Breaking News Report: Hamas has said it will release a body of a hostage today (Monday 10/27) at 9pm Israel time or 3pm eastern time in the U.S"
X Link 2025-10-27T17:27Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"@BarakRavid Channel [--] Report: If Hamas doesnt release all the [--] hostages bodies in its possession including two Americans US open to the idea of expanding the yellow line of Israels zone beyond the [--] percent of Gaza at Hamass expense"
X Link 2025-10-27T18:37Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"@gilicohen10 Israel Radio reports Wednesday morning that PM @netanyahu has authorized amid consultations with the Trump Admin. to extend yellow line beyond [--] percent of Gaza amid Hamas violations of ceasefire"
X Link 2025-10-29T04:16Z 11K followers, [----] engagements
"Will @realDonaldTrump be asked by a reporter now if a vote for Republican candidate in NYC Mayoral election Curtis Sliwa is a vote for Mamdani so it is a two way race Cuomo far ahead of Mamdani among Jewish voters poll https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/cuomo-far-ahead-of-mamdani-among-jewish-voters-poll/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/cuomo-far-ahead-of-mamdani-among-jewish-voters-poll/"
X Link 2025-10-29T22:29Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"@realDonaldTrump in a message to NY Republicans on the eve of the New York mayoral election: A vote for Republican @CurtisSliwa is a vote for Zohran Mamdani. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115488077072288045 https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115488077072288045"
X Link 2025-11-03T22:53Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"Trump on Truth Social to NY Republicans: A vote for Sliwa is a vote for Mamdani. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115488077072288045 https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115488077072288045"
X Link 2025-11-03T23:03Z 11K followers, 19.1K engagements
"Jews targeted in 62% of all hate crimes in New York City last month https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/jews-targeted-in-62-of-all-hate-crimes-in-new-york-city-last-month/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/jews-targeted-in-62-of-all-hate-crimes-in-new-york-city-last-month/"
X Link 2025-11-04T14:29Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"Today marked first time a head of Syria was ever hosted at the White House. However the Syrian Foreign Minister was at the WH on 12/15/99 and name was also Shara a distant relative of todays Pres. Shara. Syrian FM Farouk a-Shara refused to shake Israeli PM Baraks hand"
X Link 2025-11-10T21:00Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"Watching the first time a Syrian leader was received at the White House during a very interesting hour long discussion tonight about Syria in studio in Abu Dhabi on @SkyNewsArabia_B"
X Link 2025-11-10T21:05Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"I was honored to join leading Arab and global experts and participate in the 12th Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate this week organized by Emirates Policy Center @EPC. Watch the full panel discussion w/my colleagues @ShiraEfron of RAND and @UdiDekel of INSS here: http://youtube.com/watchsi=UMcJX7FxjM93mwRZ&v=PF1vOFCBwEA&feature=youtu.be http://youtube.com/watchsi=UMcJX7FxjM93mwRZ&v=PF1vOFCBwEA&feature=youtu.be"
X Link 2025-11-14T17:42Z 11.1K followers, 29.7K engagements
"2Only the Arab states can discredit Hamas killings and only Israel can discredit the small minority of settlers engaged in arson. Both need to be condemned publicly"
X Link 2025-11-14T17:42Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements
"3End of the Gaza war should revive hopes for the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC) a potential game-changer of regional infrastructure and trade from Asia to the Mediterranean. I discussed how IMEC can strengthen Mideast economies at the Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate"
X Link 2025-11-14T17:42Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Honored to speak yesterday (on Zoom) to the Knesset Caucus on Israel and Regional Integration. Topics ranged from the cease-fire in Gaza to the White House visit today of Saudi Crown Prince MBS. Other speakers included @yairlapid and EU Middle East peace envoy"
X Link 2025-11-18T12:49Z 11K followers, [---] engagements
"Honored to speak yesterday (on Zoom) to the Knesset Caucus on Israel and Regional Integration. Topics ranged from the cease-fire in Gaza to the White House visit today of Saudi Crown Prince MBS. Other speakers included @yairlapid prominent Emirati counter extremism expert Dr. Ali Nuaimi plus European ambassadors"
X Link 2025-11-18T12:58Z 11K followers, 16K engagements
"Delighted to be hosted today along with my @WashInstitute colleague @AmbDennisRoss Ross by US Lt.-Gen. Patrick Frank along with his colleagues from Israel and [--] countries at CMCC HQ in Kiryat Gat on their vital mission seeking to maintain cease fire in Gaza"
X Link 2025-12-23T20:17Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Hard to avoid the question: does Israels recognition of Somaliland today open the doorformally or informallyto access to military facilities there aimed at countering Houthi drones and missiles from nearby Yemen across the Gulf of Aden Houthi attacks on Israel in this theater are new over the last year. Israels move looks like a diplomatic stepbut one driven by what seems to be a security rationale and unclear if it will be escalatory. The Houthis openly declare on their very flag: "God is the greatest. Death to America. Death to Israel. Curse upon the Jews. Victory to Islam." Their flag is"
X Link 2025-12-26T16:14Z 11.1K followers, 15.4K engagements
"Enjoyed a lively discussion on PBS @NewsHour with PBS diplomatic correspondent @nickschifrin and Hussein @Ibishblog just now following President @realDonaldTrumps Mar-a-Lago meeting with PM @netanyahu examining whether Gaza is headed toward a de facto split into two zones and if renewed war in a Hamas-controlled area looms in the months ahead. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/mideast-experts-analyze-chances-of-gaza-peace-proposal-advancing https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/mideast-experts-analyze-chances-of-gaza-peace-proposal-advancing"
X Link 2025-12-30T01:23Z 11.1K followers, 63.5K engagements
"Beyond multiple policy issues the TrumpNetanyahu meeting yesterday seemingly also had a clear electoral dimension. Netanyahus exact timing of Israels mandated [----] election may hinge on when Trump can visit Israel and campaign on his behalf and this is the critical piece of information Bibi could only gain in-person. The obviously staged call during their meeting announcing Trump as the first non-Israeli Israel Prize recipient underscored the political theater. A late-April Independence Day visit when Israel Prizes are announced could occur with an election held soon after; October is fraught"
X Link 2025-12-30T14:38Z 11.1K followers, 14.8K engagements
"Increasing reports suggest Israel is delaying planned aerial strikes on Tehran-backed Hizbullahs arsenal in Lebanonnot for lack of capability but to avoid becoming a distraction that could inadvertently help the Iranian regime as it confronts escalating nationwide protests at home. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009442727792910633 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009442727792910633"
X Link 2026-01-09T01:50Z 11.1K followers, 15.6K engagements
"Masses gather in London Paris Istanbul to support Iran's anti-regime protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/masses-gather-in-london-paris-istanbul-to-support-irans-anti-regime-protests/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/masses-gather-in-london-paris-istanbul-to-support-irans-anti-regime-protests/"
X Link 2026-01-12T00:14Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Israeli media now says IDF on high alert if US attack on Iran is widespread then readiness if Iran attacks. Tone is clearly Israel will stay out of conflict unless first attacked by Iran. The speculation around what President Trump will do on Iran seems to have shifted today in wake of statements tweets: from uncertainty to an expectation that the U.S. will act in some form as the death toll from Irans unrest mounts. When Trump tweets about taking over institutions says help is on the way and urges Americans to leave Iran this sounds well beyond sanctions."
X Link 2026-01-13T21:05Z 11.2K followers, 17K engagements
"In wake of Tuesday night cabinet consultations Israel Radio reports on Wednesday morning from Jerusalem rising Israeli confidence that President Trump may strike Iran. Yet Israeli reportedly hint U.S. objectives of strike remain unclear: regime changeor a coercive move aimed at forcing Tehran into nuclear and other military concessions it would not otherwise make. In recent days Israel fears Iran will use diplomacy to play for time and meantime crush protestors. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011311338832687361 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011311338832687361"
X Link 2026-01-14T05:36Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Amid reports some Gulf states urge the U.S. not to strike Iran: yes Gulf capitals fear instability above all. But similar warnings surfaced during the summers 12-day war - yet Iran still avoided attacking Gulf oil. On good authority Tehran was deterred by a clear calculus: nothing would pull Trump into sustained large-scale strikes faster than an assault on energy markets. (Venezuela is the reminder.) https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011435116304781494 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011435116304781494"
X Link 2026-01-14T13:47Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Palestinian Authority welcomes President Trump's efforts to complete implementation of peace plan https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/166225 https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/166225"
X Link 2026-01-14T15:33Z 11.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Amid reports the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is redeploying from the South China Sea to the Middle East at least three possibilities emerge: (1) any U.S. strike on Iran is effectively paused - at least a week or two - until Lincoln is in the region; (2) the redeployment buys Trump time to weigh options and see whether unrest abates even as other strike capabilities remain available; or (3) Delay of Lincoln's arrival is a distraction with a potential U.S. strike coming via other means. Trump often notes B-2s flew straight from the U.S. in June to hit Fordow - but the target set"
X Link 2026-01-15T04:41Z 11.2K followers, 60.8K engagements
"Former Israeli PMand current aspirant to return to officeNaftali Bennett delivers a striking message to the ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) community arguing they have been politically manipulated by their own leadership to remain poor and without core skills rather than enabled to prosper. The statement is worth reading (via Google Translate for those without Hebrew) for what it signals about a critical fault line in Israeli politics during this election year. Bennett himself modern orthodox salutes the individual Haredi personal religious commitment and piety as he excoriates their political"
X Link 2026-01-15T04:58Z 11.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Today (Thursday) the White House confirmed a call on Wednesday between President Trump and PM @netanyahu. Media today often lumping Israel together with Gulf states and Turkey as opposing a U.S. strike on Iran now. But theres a key distinction: Gulf states and Turkey oppose an attack on Iran at any time while indications are Israel - extremely careful not to call publicly for a US strike - appears focused on ensuring the U.S. and allies are optimally positioned militarily with maximal defensive regional preparations for a powerful enough strike to be successful against the Iranian regime. Big"
X Link 2026-01-16T02:50Z 11.2K followers, 17.7K engagements
"Irans decisionfor nownot to carry out mass executions (Trump just now: Iran halting [---] hangings) and the absence of verified large-scale killings in recent days after the postJan. [--] brutal crackdown suggest Tehran is trying to avert a U.S. strike. President Pezeshkian appears to see sanctions relief via a nuclear deal as the only path to economic relief amid water and power shortages. Others may simply want talks to defuse US strike pressure while buying time to crush unrest. One thing seems clear: For first time Tehran now sees a direct link between killing its own people and pressure on"
X Link 2026-01-16T18:48Z 11.2K followers, 15.3K engagements
"Amid the controversy on the Board of Peaces composition favorable focus is needed for the appointment of Nickolay Mladenov as High Representative for Gaza. A rare figure respected by both Israelis and Palestinians Nickolay combines empathy for both sides security and aspirations for a better future with considerable regional experience. (I have known him for a decade as a colleague and friend. He is the real deal.) Gaza can continue to fail for a myriad of reasons but if it has a chance adding Nickolay to head the team is key. The Middle East rarely catches a breakbut it just did with the"
X Link 2026-01-22T17:12Z 11.2K followers, 15.2K engagements
"Ynet report is rather eye-popping: It says IDF has released details about the operation to identify Ron Gvili's body. Specifically the IDF utilized [--] forensic dentists to go through [---] bodies in just over a [--] hour period before determining it had the right body -- the last hostage. Israel reportedly received intel about a specific part of a northern Gaza cemetery that made the search possible. " ( ') " ". [--] [---] [---] . . https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015840483998675294 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015840483998675294"
X Link 2026-01-26T17:33Z 11.2K followers, 50.7K engagements
"Anyone who supports getting more food to people in Gazaas I domust also ask tough questions of the UN. This isn't about grainy footage. The UN itself reports that 87% of its [----] food trucks in Gaza (85% by tonnage) from May 19July [--] were "intercepted"either peacefully by crowds or forcefully by armed actors. Thats not an Israeli claim. Thats a UN admission as per the UN website (UNOPS). Time for real journalistic scrutiny"
X Link 2025-07-30T12:58Z 11.4K followers, 882.7K engagements
"Anyone know a good article that has been written on how it appears Iran tragically seems to have defeated Starlink -- at least for the last week ten days -- in keeping the world in a blackout amid the massive amount of killings there Was Russian electronic warfare involved @elonmusk https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013660158367273302 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013660158367273302"
X Link 2026-01-20T17:09Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Some media mistakenly portray any potential U.S. strike on Iranian ballistic missiles as a 'favor' to Israel. That misses the point. Irans missile arsenal spans short- medium- and longer-range systems. Only some (12001500 km) can reach Israel; many shorter and medium range missiles threaten U.S. forces and Arab allies. Any U.S. action should be understood not in an Israel-centric frame but as potential US broader preemption against Irans daily public threats across the region"
X Link 2026-01-29T05:54Z 11.3K followers, 33K engagements
"Some argue Trump has missed the window to strike Iran amid the blackout. I read his remarks Thursday night differently. Saying Iran is killing protesters by the thousands nobodys seen anything like it doesnt sound like a leader who thinks the moment has passed. His preference may still be a dealbut he sees his military buildup signals seriousness. If a deal proves unattainable he feels the diplomatic offer sets the predicate for next steps. Therefore strike remains very much on the table. I think one should consider taking Trump seriously and literally. 🔴Trump on Iran: "I told them two"
X Link 2026-01-30T04:45Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Trump says he has privately set a deadline for diplomatic talks with Iran as Turkey Qatar and Egypt push diplomacy. Last springs 60-day nuclear talks deadline was deeply consequential - Israel struck on day [--] starting a 12-day war culminating with U.S. B-2 strikes on Fordow and other sites. Now speculation about timing resurfaces. IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir (who just held sudden talks in Washington with new incoming head of the Air Force) reportedly said a few days ago that he saw the window for a U.S. strike to be between 2-8 weeks. This fuels speculation that Trumps deadline might not"
X Link 2026-02-01T22:55Z 11.3K followers, 66.2K engagements
"@yudapearl Daniels memory will always be for a blessing"
X Link 2026-02-02T01:41Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Trump Middle East envoy Steve Witkoffs meetings in Israel Tuesday - PM Binyamin Netanyahu IDF chief Eyal Zamir and Mossad head David Barnea - can be read two ways: aligning U.S.Israel positions ahead of U.S.Iran talks in Istanbul on Friday or stress-testing conceptual gaps before them. Donald Trump was blunt on Monday and keeping to the same tone of last week. He hopes talks occur and succeed. However if they fail bad things would happen" to Iran. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018548351659122689 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018548351659122689"
X Link 2026-02-03T04:53Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Disarmament is essential in any effort in bettering the lives of the Gazan people which will in turn initiate the process of Israeli withdrawal from the strip. The alternatives are either the continuation of a split-Gaza reality or resumption of fighting"
X Link 2026-02-03T15:04Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements
"In my just released Foreign Affairs op-ed with @AmbDennisRoss we argue that if it is clear that Hamas disarmament has truly progressed under a set of verifiable benchmarks Israel must at that point follow through on its obligation of withdrawing from Gaza. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/peace-through-leverage-gaza https://www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/peace-through-leverage-gaza"
X Link 2026-02-03T15:04Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Seems like Iran wanted Oman as a venue for talks for at least two reasons. First given Oman has a history of hosting nuclear talks between US and Iran even in first part of [----] it is an optic that enables Teheran now to claim these talks are merely a continuation of the past framework on purely nuclear issues. Second it seems Istanbul talks were set up this week on a dual track. 1) US-Iran engagement on nuclear issues 2) Regional discussion with Iran on ballistic missiles proxies and presumably ongoing crisis inside Iran. Perhaps Iran thinks returning to Oman ensures other non-nuclear issues"
X Link 2026-02-05T02:08Z 11.4K followers, 25.3K engagements
"PM @netanyahu has moved up his meeting with @POTUS to this Wednesday amid renewed Iran diplomacy after @realDonaldTrump said Friday following talks in Oman that Iran really wants to make a deal framing Tehran as worried about U.S. pressure and potential strikes. But the real question isnt willingness to negotiate; its on what terms Tehran has insisted on preserving uranium enrichment and wants sanctions lifted while Washington and Jerusalem want concrete limits on nuclear weapons ballistic missiles proxy violence and human rights abuses. Iran might be trying to play out the clock believing US"
X Link 2026-02-07T23:52Z 11.4K followers, 12.5K engagements
"Two excellent teams squaring off in the Super Bowl tomorrow. Seattle usually given edge due to depth both on offense and defense (even if both have top defenses.) When these two teams met in the Super Bowl in [----] the Patriots defeated the Seahawks [----] in one of the closest top games in recent history. Seattle had a historically great defense that season (the famed Legion of Boom) yet New England still edged them in a clutch finish. For the [----] rematch analysts are again highlighting that small differences in execution and balance not sheer talent gaps could decide the outcome."
X Link 2026-02-08T00:05Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Israel's Ch. 13: PM Netanyahu will be accompanied at Wednesday White House meeting with President Trum by designated next head of Air Force Brig. Gen. Omer Tishler who was just in US just over a week ago (along with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir). Reports designate Tishler as key point person between US and Israel on military plans relating to Iran. Obvious speculation is Tishler will explain importance of Iranian ballistic missles. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020312561946689626 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020312561946689626"
X Link 2026-02-08T01:43Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Barak Ravid of Ch. [--] says he spoke to President Trump today and Trump indicates an excellent deal would include Iranian ballistic missiles. POTUS indicates he is thinking of sending a second aircraft carrier to the Mideast now. #BREAKING Barak Ravid after his phone call with Trump: Trump told me that if a diplomatic agreement cannot be reached with Iran regarding its nuclear program he will be ready to take military action Trump said: Either we make a deal or well have to do something very https://t.co/PMktm8ikRa #BREAKING Barak Ravid after his phone call with Trump: Trump told me that if a"
X Link 2026-02-10T18:30Z 11.4K followers, 13.6K engagements
"In a TV interview today Trump for the first time in awhile publicly defined a good deal with Iran as not just no nuclear weapons but also no missiles. That aligns with Israels argument that Irans ballistic arsenal threatens not only Israel but U.S. bases and Arab partners. Yet in the same interview Trump also warned Tehran may cheat on any dealsignaling deep mistrust of enforcement. This is directly from President Trump today to Fox Business: it has to be a good deal with #Iran's regime "no nuclear weapons no missiles no this no that all the different things that you want." This has been"
X Link 2026-02-11T01:47Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Natan Sharansky an iconic figure of our age who will never be forgotten. He has had a huge impact on my life beyond wordsand the lives of so many. A great privilege to know him all these decades ever since he gave his first public speech to thousands of students upon being set free. It was a thrill of a lifetime to host his first speech when I was chair of the World Union of Jewish Students in [----]. So many owe so much to the man whose moral struggle defied and help defeat the Soviet empire. A giant among us. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022167342717804544"
X Link 2026-02-13T04:33Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Here is my latest take:"
X Link 2019-01-22T21:31Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Ex-Bank of Israel chief warns government's moves harming economy weakening shekel https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-bank-of-israel-chief-warns-governments-moves-harming-economy-weakening-shekel/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-bank-of-israel-chief-warns-governments-moves-harming-economy-weakening-shekel/"
X Link 2023-02-23T13:11Z 10.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Protestors massed at Histadrut HQ (Israels powerful general union) to call on its leader Arnon Ben-David to call a general strike like the one in March. He issued a warning to the PM to calm the situation or the union would intervene. 6/"
X Link 2023-07-11T16:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The overhauls economic impacts continue with challenges in the real estate market decrease in high-tech investment rising deficit high cost of living & currency slide due to overhaul drawing another warning from central bank gov. Amir Yaron. 7/"
X Link 2023-07-11T16:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"President Biden Announces Jacob J. Lew as Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Israel The White House"
X Link 2023-09-05T13:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Very happy the White House has named my friend (of [--] years) Jack Lew as new US ambassador to Israel. 1st time in [--] years of US-Israel relations that US named a former cabinet secretary (and WH chief of staff/OMB director). There will be no doubt he speaks for the White House"
X Link 2023-09-05T15:29Z [----] followers, 19.6K engagements
"Anybody who knows Jack knows that he is very bright thoughtful & possesses great character. He is very policy-focused and has decades of public service experience at the highest level of the US govt. While his expertise has been focused elsewhere he will be a quick study"
X Link 2023-09-05T15:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"He is also a staunch supporter of the US-Israel relationship. Not widely known: while in the USG Jack had a behind the scenes role in ensuring financing for Israels missile defense program plus securing Israels full membership in the OECD"
X Link 2023-09-05T15:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On a personal note it has been wonderful to work very closely with Jack for the last four years as co-presidents of the National Library of Israel USA. To use the Israeli term Jack is a true mensch"
X Link 2023-09-05T15:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"At a unique moment in US-Israel relations with no shortage of daunting challenges (for well-known reasons) & at least one potential historic opportunity (US-Saudi-Israel initiative) the US needs a skilled ambassador in Jerusalem. Jack will be a great envoy for the US"
X Link 2023-09-05T15:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Latest in @washingtonpost with @AmbDennisRoss:"
X Link 2023-09-11T13:46Z [----] followers, 19K engagements
"Tomorrows Netanyahu-Biden meeting will occur [---] days after Netanyahu took office the longest such gap since [----]. The Saudi deal's enormous potential has left Biden & Netanyahu little choice but to meet despite differences. Latest for @WashInstitute:"
X Link 2023-09-19T20:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Netanyahu's meeting with Biden delayed more than any newly elected PM since Eshkol in [----]. *Some PMs listed below served non-consecutive/multiple appointments. The graph shows the longest gap between new government formation and their first visit to the United States per PM"
X Link 2023-09-19T22:27Z [----] followers, 14K engagements
"Early on 10/7 Hamas terrorists launched a massive air land and sea attack on Israel which has killed over [---] Israelis and injured over [----]. Israels president said Saturday was the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. On day [--] a thread of things worth noting:"
X Link 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, 32.6K engagements
"Among the security services close to [---] IDF soldiers including commanders and at least [--] police officers were also killed. [--] firefighters are confirmed to have been killed along with several Magen David Adom Paramedics and ZAKA volunteers. 3/"
X Link 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"At least [--] of those killed were dual or foreign nationals. An incomplete list includes [--] Americans a dozen Thai workers [--] Nepalese several Europeans and many others. The death toll also includes a number of Bedouin who often lack rocket shelters. 4/"
X Link 2023-10-09T19:43Z 10.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Israels foreign minister has confirmed over [---] hostages are being held by Hamas who is threatening to execute them publicly if Israeli strikes on the Gaza strip continue. PIJ a smaller Iran-backed terrorist group claims to hold another [--]. 5/"
X Link 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The war has exposed the severe need for U.S. ambassadors in MENA including Israel mired in Congress. Leaders on both sides of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee reportedly said they will try to fast-track several nominees. 12/"
X Link 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Activity has flared along the border with Lebanon as well with some rocket fire and an attempted infiltration by Islamic Jihad fighters. The IDF struck Hezbollah posts on the border in response killing three operatives. Clashes are ongoing. 13/"
X Link 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The U.S. has warned third parties against entering the conflict multiple times a veiled warning against Iran andits proxy Hezbollah and has sent the Ford carrier strike group to the Mediterranean to support Israel. 14/"
X Link 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How was such a severe intelligence failure possible The PMs Office swiftly denied claim Egyptian intel warned Israel about an operation [--] days earlier but other Israeli officials were apparently passed similar messages. 15/"
X Link 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Israeli TV reports indicate that VIP Hamas families left the Strip [--] weeks ago. There is a parallel to the evacuation of Soviet personnels families from Damascus before the [----] war. Yet apportionment of blame will wait until the fighting ends. 16/"
X Link 2023-10-09T19:43Z 11.4K followers, 34.6K engagements
"Israel has clearly stated its intention: to eliminate Hamas military capabilities. This will require a long and complex ground operation with high casualties. Already almost [---] are dead and [----] wounded in Gaza. 17/"
X Link 2023-10-09T19:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Not only is the Hamas attack on Oct. [--] the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust and the bloodiest in Israel's history according to the Univ. of Maryland Global Terrorism Database it is the 5th-deadliest terror attack in the world since [----] -- and death toll still rising"
X Link 2023-10-09T23:14Z 11.4K followers, 83.3K engagements
"Any humanitarian aid will need to go through the Egypt-controlled Rafah crossing in southern Gaza which remains open. UNRWA warns that over 190k Gazans are internally displaced 130k of them in UNRWA sites and there are food/water shortages. 14/17"
X Link 2023-10-10T20:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Meanwhile Israels Bank HaPoalim projected that the war has already cost some NIS [--] billion ($6.8 billion) and is likely to total 1.5% of GDP in the end. This comes after months of concern about the Israeli economy due to the judicial overhaul. 15/17"
X Link 2023-10-10T20:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Benny Gantz's National Unity party has agreed to enter into a unity gov't with the current coalition a clear sign that the deep polarization and division of the past [--] months has been put aside. This comes as a major attack on northern Israel begins"
X Link 2023-10-11T15:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The government announcement is met with relief in Israel too. A Ma'ariv poll on Oct. [--] showed 80% of voters wanted a national emergency government formed immediately and prominent commentators from across the spectrum agreed. 5/"
X Link 2023-10-11T15:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"This may have been one of the most devastating weeks in Israels history but it also could mark a fundamental turning point between the Israeli publics relationship with US President Joe Biden. My latest @TimesofIsrael https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-trust-biden-built-with-israelis-doesnt-come-with-a-blank-check/ https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-trust-biden-built-with-israelis-doesnt-come-with-a-blank-check/"
X Link 2023-10-13T03:28Z 11.4K followers, 29.1K engagements
"100s of thousands of Gazans continue to move to the south Strip defying Hamas calls to stay put in sign of groups weakening grip. UN predictions that move was impossible beyond hospitals seem wrong. Key to reducing civilian casualties is evacuation to safer area in the south"
X Link 2023-10-15T16:48Z 11.4K followers, 19.5K engagements
"IDF Spokesperson just now: over [------] Gazans have fled south across Wadi Gaza. Israel has restarted the water supply to the southern Strip according to U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan and Energy Minister Israel Katz"
X Link 2023-10-15T18:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Israeli media reports Biden will visit Israel later this week. If true this might further delay of a ground war in Gaza as Israel wouldn't want to complicate visit. Israel must weigh conflicting factors which argue either for delaying or accelerating a ground operation. 1/"
X Link 2023-10-16T21:33Z [----] followers, 14K engagements
"Blinken announces U.S.-Israel agreement on mechanism for aid into Gaza after [---] hour marathon meeting with Netanyahu and war cabinet plus undefined safe zones for civilians. Seems to pave way for U.S. nationals to leave via Rafah crossing. 1/3"
X Link 2023-10-17T01:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"During his Oval Office address @POTUS clearly outlined the stakes for the U.S. at this "inflection point in history": that when terror and tyranny go unchecked the "cost and the threats to America and the world keep rising." 1/3"
X Link 2023-10-20T03:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A Maariv poll out today shows Benny Gantzs National Unity party with [--] seats pushing the opposition up to [--] seats and the coalition down to just [--]. No party has won more than [--] seats in an election since Yitzhak Rabins Labor won [--] in [----]. 1/"
X Link 2023-10-20T15:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Today @SecBlinken told @MeetThePress that Israel cannot go back to the status quo with Hamas in terms of "its governance of Gaza after the war. Blinken also said that what he's heard from the Israelis is "absolutely no intent no desire to be running Gaza themselves. 1/2"
X Link 2023-10-22T15:38Z 11.4K followers, 15.8K engagements
"When asked about the looming ground operation in Gaza Blinken said the U.S. is not in the business of second-guessing what the Israelis are doing. He said that the U.S. can give its best advice and best judgment but these are decisions that Israel has to make. 2/2"
X Link 2023-10-22T15:38Z [----] followers, 21.3K engagements
"Biden: 'No confidence' in death toll provided by Hamas-run Gaza health ministry - The Times of Israel"
X Link 2023-10-25T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In stressing his vision for a two-state solution Biden called for a concentrated effort by all parties including Israelis Palestinians regional partners and global leaders to put us on a path toward peace where Israelis & Palestinians can live side by side in safety. 3/6"
X Link 2023-10-25T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Amid rising tensions of a second Palestinian front Biden said he was alarmed about extremist settlers attacking Palestinians in the West Bank. He said their actions are pouring gasoline on the fire and they have to be held accountable. 4/6"
X Link 2023-10-25T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Biden also had strong words for Iran: he said my warning to the Ayatollah was that if they continue to move against U.S. troops we will respond. And he should be prepared. 5/6"
X Link 2023-10-25T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"When asked by a reporter about the death toll in Gaza citing statistics by the Hamas-run Palestinian Ministry of Health Biden said he has no confidence in the number that the Palestinians are using. 6/6"
X Link 2023-10-25T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"US House overwhelmingly passes resolution condemning Hamas October [--] massacres via @timesofisrael"
X Link 2023-10-26T15:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Seems clear that Israels ground incursion is not what many expected with massive amount of tanks going in every direction. Instead it seems to be about building bridgeheads in different zones in northern Gaza. After select troops take those zones apparently then close in on Gaza City"
X Link 2023-10-29T14:04Z 11.4K followers, 35.3K engagements
"Does Israels phased ground incursion that has begun this weekend temper Hamas demands for release of est. [---] hostages HamassYihye Sinwarwho himself was released in lopsided prisoner exchange in [----] of [----] for Gilad Shalit has demanded release of all Hamas terrorists"
X Link 2023-10-29T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If Qatar was just relaying maximalist Hamas demands to Israel this suggests that Israel felt no longer worth delaying ground incursion. Israel will want to keep Qatari channel open amid hope Hamas price has now dropped. Qatari officials quoted saying ground offensive complicates talks"
X Link 2023-10-29T14:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In RT interview Hamas Politburo #2 Mousa Abu Marzouk shows clearly that Hamas doesnt care about protecting Gazans only their fighters & weapons. When asked why Hamas built a large tunnel network but no bomb shelters: these tunnels are meant to protect Hamas.it is the responsibility of the UN to protect civilians. https://www.memri.org/reports/hamas-official-mousa-abu-marzouk-tunnels-gaza-were-built-protect-hamas-fighters-not https://www.memri.org/reports/hamas-official-mousa-abu-marzouk-tunnels-gaza-were-built-protect-hamas-fighters-not"
X Link 2023-10-31T19:58Z 11.4K followers, 18.9K engagements
"Senate has confirmed Jack Lews nomination as Ambassador to Israel 53-43 on mostly party lines with Sens. Paul and Graham breaking ranks to vote for him. Jack is the best choice for the US & will bolster US-Israel relations both at this very difficult moment & after the war"
X Link 2023-10-31T20:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sobering warning of FBI Director Christopher Wray today at Senate Committee on Homeland Security (10/31/23): The reality is that the Jewish community is uniquely targeted by pretty much every terrorist organization across the spectrum" Wray said adding that American Jews make up just [---] percent of the American population but account for [--] percent of religious faith hate crimes"
X Link 2023-11-01T02:36Z 11.4K followers, 28.1K engagements
"Key Arab-Israeli leader calls on fellow Arab citizens to act responsibly and reject extremism"
X Link 2023-11-01T15:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"IDF just released video of a Shin Bet interrogation of a Hamas operative who attacked the kibbutz of Kfar Azza near the Gaza border. Watch how the killing of civilians are recalled in matter of fact terms. An excerpt includes: "Our mission was to kill. We were not told to kidnap only to kill. To kill anyone we saw and then to return." "We entered the house next to us we entered through the window. We checked the house and heard the voices of young children inside the protected shelter. We shot at the shelter. Until we didnt hear voices anymore"
X Link 2023-11-01T17:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In a press briefing today @SecBlinken firmly reiterated that Hamas remaining responsible for governance in Gaza is unacceptable & any return to the pre-10/7 status quo is intolerable. Blinken noted ongoing talks by the US & its partners about what should follow once Hamas is defeated. 1/3"
X Link 2023-11-03T16:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Poll results from Israeli TVs Channel [--] reveal illuminating public attitudes toward the war in Gaza the Israeli government and PM Netanyahu. See below for a compilation of select polling data: https://13tv.co.il/item/news/politics/politics/new-poll-903784948/ https://13tv.co.il/item/news/politics/politics/new-poll-903784948/"
X Link 2023-11-03T21:53Z 11.4K followers, 112.8K engagements
"Senator Bernie Sanders on CNN. He says Hamas has "got to go." Key ingredient for peace to subsequently be possible"
X Link 2023-11-05T17:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Yesterday the Eisenhower carrier strike group (an aircraft carrier [--] cruiser [--] destroyers and [--] fighter jet squadrons) joined the Ford carrier strike group in the East Med. Combined with 2k Marines stationed in the Red Sea this is the largest U.S. naval deployment in the area since [----]. For a full picture of U.S. deployment in the region see this very detailed article from @halbritz and Will Mullery at CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/03/politics/us-military-buildup-middle-east-dg/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/03/politics/us-military-buildup-middle-east-dg/index.html"
X Link 2023-11-05T18:01Z 10.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Secretary of State Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq Sunday night meeting with Iraqi PM Sudani & receiving an embassy briefing on the security of U.S. facilities there. Amid dozens of attacks by Iran-backed militias on U.S. positions in Syria/Iraq the U.S. wants to prevent attacks against itself and the opening of other fronts against Israel like the Houthis have in Yemen"
X Link 2023-11-05T19:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hundreds w/white flags leave northern Gaza from Zeitun area to humanitarian corridor in southern Gaza"
X Link 2023-11-07T12:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Israeli Defense Minister Gallant declares that Hamas leader Yihye Sinwar is in a bunker and is now cut off from communicating with his commanders elsewhere"
X Link 2023-11-07T18:06Z 11.4K followers, 73.4K engagements
"Netanyahu says Israel not seeking to displace Gazans or rule enclave"
X Link 2023-11-10T03:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"By all accounts vast majority of northern Gazans have moved southward. They have defied Hamas believing Israel that south is safer for them. One is seeing more and more interviews with Gazans enroute and some are starting to be clear that they don't just blame Israel. Gazans are just starting to lose their fear of Hamas. Profoundly significant development that could grow further"
X Link 2023-11-10T18:44Z 11.4K followers, 192.2K engagements
"This mornings Front page of the Jerusalem Post"
X Link 2023-11-15T13:07Z 11.4K followers, 16.4K engagements
"IDF tells BBC photos of hostages after capture found on laptop in Shifa hospital shows guns next to MRI machine"
X Link 2023-11-16T13:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"White House spokesman denies Washington Post report that Israel and Hamas have reached a deal via third parties to release at least [--] hostages in return for release of Hamas prisoners and five day pause in fighting. Israel TV reported this evening that Israel wanted all women and children released and this is approximately 80-90. This could be a point of contention. Another issue was Israel wanted less than five day pause so not lose momentum in Gaza ground fighting"
X Link 2023-11-19T03:02Z [----] followers, 15.7K engagements
"Deal could also include a 2nd stage where Hamas will look for and release women and children held by other terror factions in Gaza. Israel thinks Hamas can locate up to [--] additional Israeli women and children. In this stage For each additional hostage [--] prisoners will be released - a 3:1 ratio. Pause could be extended by one day per [--] hostages released. 3/"
X Link 2023-11-21T21:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Israel will release Palestinian prisoners who are mainly women and teenagers and were not murderers or accessories to murder to where they used to live mostly the West Bank & East Jerusalem. Israel made clear that no convicted murderers could be release after [----] 1027:1 deal to release Gilad Shalit an IDF corporal kidnapped in [----] saw some released security prisoners rejoining Hamas and carrying out attacks including 10/7. 4/"
X Link 2023-11-21T21:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@POTUS welcomes deal to secure release of hostages thanks leaders of Qatar and Egypt. Voices appreciation of Netanyahu government for supporting the move that ensures 'provision of additional humanitarian assistance to alleviate suffering' in Gaza. Sounds like first hostages could be released on Thanksgiving--perhaps gesture to Biden. Reminder much to be thankful for during these very difficult days"
X Link 2023-11-22T05:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Picture on front page of Yediot Ahronot on Wednesday November 22nd of [--] hostages it says expected to be released in hostage deal. Formal list not yet released by Hamas but it is expected to include children and their mothers held by Hamas"
X Link 2023-11-22T05:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"At live press conference just now Israeli PM @netanyahu read from the hostage deal text reached by the parties insisting Intl Red Cross will be allowed to visit the remaining hostages held in Gaza. So far Hamas has refused all such visits"
X Link 2023-11-22T20:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Biden: 'Hamas doesn't give a damn' about Palestinians; we'll prevent it from diverting aid"
X Link 2023-11-24T20:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Israels Channel 12: Israel has received from Qatar the list of the [--] hostages be released on Saturday. Apparently includes more children than those released today"
X Link 2023-11-24T20:18Z [----] followers, 15.9K engagements
"Unresolved mystery between Israeli PM Netanyahus insistence that the [--] page hostage deal includes provision of mandatory visits from the Intl Red Cross to all the remaining hostages. Yet neither US not Qatar nor Egypt have confirmed this assertion by @netanyahu"
X Link 2023-11-24T20:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"2/Ch. [--] says the people to be released tomorrow (Saturday) also apparently will come from largely from one community. Today the Israeli hostages came from Nir Oz"
X Link 2023-11-24T20:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"IDF confirms return of 17: [--] Israeli three foreign hostages. Israel-Hamas hostage deal: It includes the [--] year old Avigayil Idan an American citizen who has been singled out by President Biden. First American released"
X Link 2023-11-26T16:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Israeli-linked tanker attacked near Yemen freed by American sailors"
X Link 2023-11-27T00:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"German President visits Israel defines war against Hamas as one of self-defense. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pledged Germany's unwavering support for Israel in its war in Gaza during a joint press conference with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem on Sunday. "We stand in solidarity with Israel" Steinmeier said. "It is not only with Israel as a victim of terror. Our solidarity is also with the Israel that defends itself that fights against an existential threat." Steinmeier made this statement in light of mounting criticism of Israel's conduct in the Gaza Strip which has"
X Link 2023-11-27T03:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Here is a Biden quote on Sunday that strongly suggests that Arab leaders are rooting for Israel to completely topple Hamas from controlling Gaza. Could also explain reinforced Biden to back Israel in extended ground incursion. All players in the region are looking for the Israel-Hamas war to end in a way that will see all of the hostages returned home and Hamas no longer in control any portion of Gaza Biden said"
X Link 2023-11-27T11:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Hamas reportedly confirmed on its Telegram channel that it has extended the pause on same basis of 3:1 release or [--] prisoners for [--] hostages released per extra day of pause. So this is [--] extra hostages released beyond the [--] of the first four days and [---] Palestinian prisoners released"
X Link 2023-11-27T16:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"88 hostages have thus far been returned home to Israel during the 5-day pause leaving [---] remaining in Gaza. Of those still captive the majority are adult men while a sizable number of women children and elderly remain. Israeli gov and IDF seem keen to return as many hostages as possible while still persistent that the pause is not indefinite. Subsequent releases beyond the remaining women & children will likely present challenges especially with captive soldiers. In Qatar CIA Director William Burns and Mossad Director David Barnea are meeting with Egyptian and Qatari officials to discuss"
X Link 2023-11-29T01:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Schumer delivers Senate speech on rising antisemitism"
X Link 2023-11-29T18:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Reports of Israeli air strikes in areas of Khan Younis and Rafah - key areas of southern Gaza. Long assumed war after the hostage release pause would turn from northern to southern Gaza. It appears these are the opening salvos in this direction"
X Link 2023-12-01T06:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Saudi backed report in Al-Hadith that earlier this week Israel hit drone factory in Yemen. Houthis in Yemen have been repeatedly firing rockets and drones at Israel since start of the war in Gaza. Israel has not responded apparently amid request of the U.S. It sounds like Al-Hadith story may be true"
X Link 2023-12-01T13:57Z [----] followers, 11.1K engagements
"Israeli officials have indicated over the weekend that they are working with the US for safe zones in southern Gaza so innocent Gazans are not hurt as Israel goes after Hamas in Khan Younis. A map of such zones has appeared online but not sure if authentic. Has Israel announced how it is massively dropping leaflets in southern Gaza (perhaps other methods going on Arab media -- given it has many IDF spokespeople who speak Arabic) and explaining the safe corridors to reach those zones One would think Israel would have every interest to make its efforts to known to Gazans Americans and the"
X Link 2023-12-03T03:19Z [----] followers, 27.8K engagements
"Israel Radio: Recording of head of Shin Bet Ronen Bar saying Israel will take out Hamas leaders in Lebanon Turkey and Qatar. According recording Bar says October [--] massacre this is our Munichallusion to killing of Israeli Olympic athletes in [----] which led Israeli leaders to pledge to hunt down all plotters tied to the infamous terror incident"
X Link 2023-12-04T05:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"White House says Israel 'making effort' to better protect Gaza civilians"
X Link 2023-12-04T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"US says Iran is responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea"
X Link 2023-12-04T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"US: IDF expected not to attack 'no-strike zones' in south Gaza"
X Link 2023-12-05T01:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"At least [--] freed hostages were sexually abused in Hamas captivity doctor says via @timesofisrael https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-10-freed-hostages-were-sexually-abused-by-hamas-in-captivity-doctor-says/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-10-freed-hostages-were-sexually-abused-by-hamas-in-captivity-doctor-says/"
X Link 2023-12-06T12:34Z 11.4K followers, 77.7K engagements
"Today I had the opportunity to visit the largest Hamas tunnel found in Gaza to date just a quarter mile from the Erez Crossing. The tunnel network near Erez spans 2.5+ miles reaches 50m underground & is wide enough at some points to drive vehicles through. The experience was surreal. Some takeaways: 🧵"
X Link 2023-12-19T23:43Z 11.4K followers, 477K engagements
"The Erez Crossing was once a key symbol for hope and coexistence. Before 10/7 Erez served as a main entryway for Gazans into Israel for work and humanitarian purposes. Hundreds of thousands of Gazans crossed into Israel via Erez this year including 5000+ for medical treatment. On 10/7 Hamas rampaged and desecrated the crossing killing and abducting [--] IDF soldiers on duty there. 2/"
X Link 2023-12-19T23:43Z 11.4K followers, 3.7M engagements
"At the Erez base I saw this sign in the commanders office that reads There is no person who can uproot from his/her heart the hope for a better future. The base was deliberately targeted by Hamas on 10/7. 3/"
X Link 2023-12-19T23:43Z 11.4K followers, 162.9K engagements
"At a time of profound trauma and distrust the future of Erez remains uncertain. Can a nation reeling from the horrors of 10/7 regain faith that coexistence is possible Much is yet to be seen but my experience today was truly eye-opening. 7/7"
X Link 2023-12-19T23:43Z 11.4K followers, 64.7K engagements
"Gaza hospital director admits Hamas used medical complex as operational hub"
X Link 2023-12-21T04:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Eilat port chief says traffic down 85% since Houthis put squeeze on strait"
X Link 2023-12-21T15:02Z [----] followers, 11.5K engagements
"White House: Iran 'deeply involved' in planning Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping"
X Link 2023-12-23T18:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Biden discussed 'phasing' of Gaza offensive with Netanyahu -- White House"
X Link 2023-12-23T23:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"IDF unveils large Hamas tunnel network in Jabaliya where it found [--] hostages' bodies"
X Link 2023-12-24T22:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Two things to look for in a Dermer visit: 1) Defense establishment in Israel associated with low intensity pinpointed raids/forays into primarily southern Gaza once large amount of [------] reservists sent home by end of next month given impact on economy and wear on families of soldiers. 2) Yet wont hear terms of low intensity from PM @netanyahu Might be because he raised expectations that israel will have killed Sinwar and other Hamas leaders. Doesnt want public to misinterpret idea of low intensity as underestimating Israeli resolve to pursue Hamas leadership. He thinks public behind him on"
X Link 2023-12-25T22:56Z [--] followers, 21.7K engagements
"Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on U.S. Strikes in Iraq U.S. Department of Defense Release"
X Link 2023-12-26T03:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"IDF chief says Israel expanding ops in Gaza warns war to last many more months"
X Link 2023-12-26T21:59Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"US says it downed multiple Houthi attack drones and missiles over Red Sea"
X Link 2023-12-26T21:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"According to Palestinian media reports Muhammad Issa the son of Hamass deputy military commander Marwan Issa was killed in an IDF strike Thursday morning. It is unclear where in Gaza he was hit amid speculation that he was a Hamas fighter. Little is known publicly about his father Marwan Issa. Known as the Shadow Man Issa sits among Israels top targets for his central role in planning 10/7. One senior Israeli security official listed Issa as among the most important top half dozen leaders of Hamas including Yahya Sinwar Mohammad Deif and a few others. Who is Marwan Issa and what is there to"
X Link 2023-12-29T19:21Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements
"Born in [----] in Gazas al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Issa was formerly a member of the Muslim Brotherhood before joining Hamass military wing al-Qassam Brigades at [--]. He was detained by Israel for [--] years during the first intifada for his involvement in terrorist attacks and was later detained by the Palestinian Authority from [----] to [----] before being released during the second intifada. 2/7 https://ecfr.eu/special/mapping_palestinian_politics/marwan_issa/ https://ecfr.eu/special/mapping_palestinian_politics/marwan_issa/"
X Link 2023-12-29T19:21Z 10.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Issa was largely anonymous to Israel until [----] when he was announced as one of the leading figures of the first rank of the Qassam Brigades in a statement by Hamas. I have heard an Israeli official call Issa their military chief of staff. His face was unknown publicly until [----] when he reportedly appeared in a group photo taken at a reception for the released Palestinian prisoners as part of the Gilad Shalit deal. Issa played a crucial role in brokering the deal which led to the release of [----] Palestinian prisoners in return for Gilad the captured Israeli soldier. Among those released in"
X Link 2023-12-29T19:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Similar to Deif Issa maintained a low profile as he rose through the Hamas ranks. Issa made a rare appearance at a conference in [----] where he claimed Hamas was not seeking a military confrontation with Israel but would seek to double its force for a future confrontation by building its own rockets. Issas words weigh heavily in the wake of 10/7. 4/7"
X Link 2023-12-29T19:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] Issa joined a military-political delegation to Cairo to negotiate another series of prisoner exchanges. That same year he was elected a member of the Hamas Politburo representing the military wing. Issas leadership roles in both the Politburo and Qassam Brigades positions him as a crucial asset and central link between Hamass military and political activities. Issa has been at the small select table for many of Hamass major decisions in recent years and very likely played a key role in planning 10/7. 5/7"
X Link 2023-12-29T19:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Issa also believed to be hiding underground in Gaza is widely considered Deifs second-in-command. There are some rumors that Issa is based in tunnels in the Bureij central Gaza area where his family lives. It is unclear if those tunnels are also holding hostages like the tunnels in Khan Younis in south Gaza where Sinwar and Deif are considered to be located. 6/7"
X Link 2023-12-29T19:22Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"Issa was placed on the US State Department terrorist list in [----] for his role in Hamas and was placed on the European Union terrorist list on Dec. [--] for his involvement in the 10/7 attacks. According to Ynet News Israel says that as long as Issa is alive the psychological war against Hamas will not stop. Similar to Deif and Sinwar removing Issa from power in Gazaand bringing the Shadow Man out of the shadowswould mark a significant victory for Israel but the prospect of finding him and the other key Hamas figures remains unclear. 7/7"
X Link 2023-12-29T19:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In a move that would surprise many Israeli PM @netanyahu immediately makes clear that Israel will be bound by Israeli Supreme Court 8-7 decision -- which riveted Israel for months -- that disqualifies Knesset vote on 'reasonableness' standard that constrained the court's power. "The decisions of the court obligate everyone." Hard right will not be happy"
X Link 2024-01-01T18:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In a move that would surprise many Israeli PM @netanyahu immediately makes clear that Israel will be bound by Israeli Supreme Court 8-7 decision -- which riveted Israel for months -- that disqualifies Knesset vote on 'reasonableness' standard that constrained the court's power. "The decisions of the court obligate everyone." Hard right will not be happy but Israel's liberal democratic character has prevailed with this decision - at least for now"
X Link 2024-01-01T18:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"News reports that Israel is sending delegation of officials to Egypt to renew hostage negotiations. Unclear if those talks are bilateral with Cairo or are part of a broader negotiation involving the US and Qatar. News reports on Israel's Channel [--] that Hamas accepts the principles that hostages released would be released in three tranches: 1) humanitarian release of women older men and injured. 2) Release of prime age males/women. 3) Dead bodies. There would be a month interval between each release. While reports say Hamas is no longer insisting on ending war as precondition for hostage"
X Link 2024-01-01T18:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"News reports that Israel is sending delegation of officials to Egypt to renew hostage negotiations. It seems talks are bilateral with Cairo and not yet part of a wider meeting involving the US and Qatar. News reports on Israel's Channel [--] that Hamas accepts the principles (basically put forward by Egypt a week ago) that hostages released would be released in three tranches: 1) humanitarian release of women older men and injured. 2) Release of prime age males/women. 3) Dead bodies. There would be a month or beyond interval between each release. While reports say Hamas is no longer insisting"
X Link 2024-01-01T18:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The 8-7 decision of the Israeli Supreme Court today is being seen as preserving Israel's liberal democratic character. It has also focused a kleig light on what is a Basic Law. The idea of a Basic Law is that it would be a chapter on Israel's road to form a Constitution. Yet how fundamental can a law be if it is legislated by a regular majority. Hopefully one big thing will emerge from the divisions of [----] is a Basic Law for Legislation. Establishing a Basic Law should be passed by a significant majority so it cannot be undone like routine legislation. This will make a Basic Law meaningful"
X Link 2024-01-01T20:15Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Media reports in Israel say President Biden's envoy for Lebanon-Israel border Amos Hochstein arrives in Israel tomorrow. On eve of the visit multiple media this evening in Israel are putting out reports that Israel will not return its citizens (estimated at 80000) to its northern border evacuated after 10/7 unless there is an actual agreement. Israel wants Hizbullah Radwan commandos not just to be away from the border area for a few days but in compliance with UNSC [----] passed in [----] where Hizbullah is mandated to be north of Lebanon's Litani River--miles away from the border. Israeli public"
X Link 2024-01-03T19:54Z 11.4K followers, 41.2K engagements
"Israeli Defense Minister @yoavgallant leaked plan to the Israeli media before the visit of @SecBlinken is bound to be interpreted as a marker that the Israeli defense establishment wants to turn Gazan civilian affairs over to "Palestinians" and thus separating itself from hard right cabinet ministers who want to start building settlements. Israeli PM @netanyahu says no to the Palestinian Authority (PA). So you begin with Gaza technocrats municipal bureaucrats --district by district. @Martin_Indyk sees that move by Gallant as opening the door to the PA return to Gaza. In principle I agree but"
X Link 2024-01-05T19:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Israel has already indicated it is moving to the next stage of the conflict which may last for some time since major aims of eliminating Hamas' leadership and bringing the hostages home are incomplete. In a lower-intensity scenario the U.S. wants to know what the immediate future of north Gaza where an estimated 250k Palestinian civilians remain will be. Humanitarian access is limited at best and civilians there are in serious need of food water medicine and housing solutions. If the Gazans who fled south are to return to their homes there will need to be a clear plan for basic service"
X Link 2024-01-09T02:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Blinken will also want to discuss hostage negotiations. While neither Qatar or Egypt have halted negotiations in the aftermath of Saleh al-Arouri's assassination it has undoubtedly complicated matters. Israel and the U.S. hope to secure the release of some [--] elderly female and injured hostages in exchange for a 2-week humanitarian pause. 3/"
X Link 2024-01-09T02:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Finally the West Bank remains volatile. Settler violence has receded from its spike immediately post-10/7 and the U.S. believes Israel has taken steps to prevent reservists from escorting Israeli extremists when they engage in acts of violence or intimidation. However the issues of releasing tax transfers to the PA to alleviate some of the economic damage caused by the fact that some [------] workers who are employed in Israel and the settlements cannot work remains a point of division. Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has repeatedly refuses to transfer the funds and for political"
X Link 2024-01-09T02:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Beyond these pressing issues the broader question looms: what will Gaza look like after the war On this the U.S. and Israel remain out of sync. Netanyahu has repeatedly said that the PA cannot be brought back to Gaza but has not articulated an alternative. Of course the spectrum of possibilities will like much else be determined by the outcome of the war. 6/6"
X Link 2024-01-09T02:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Gallant to Blinken: Israel to intensify operations in Khan Younis area until Hamas leaders found"
X Link 2024-01-09T17:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"During @SecBlinken's press conference in Tel Aviv this afternoon he reiterated US commitments and priorities in the #Israel-Hamas war and announced that during his meetings with Israeli officials they agreed today on a plan for the UN to carry out an assessment mission" in northern Gaza to "determine what needs to be done to allow displaced Palestinians to return to their homes in the north. Blinkens remarks underscore the dominance of urgent short-term matters on his agenda during what is Blinkens fourth trip to the Mideast since 10/7 though the objective of insisting Israel thinks and acts"
X Link 2024-01-09T20:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Houthi militias launch biggest attack to date on merchant vessels in Red Sea @CNBC"
X Link 2024-01-10T12:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Israel TV Report: Qatar today puts forward new proposal involving phased release of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza plus exile of Yihye Sinwar and other Hamas leaders in return for Israel ending war and withdrawing from Gaza. Other components: unspecified release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons plus implied that Hamas remains a player inside Gaza even if not fully in control. Israeli war cabinet expected to be briefed on proposal this evening. (Worth noting that Yasser Arafat and PLO leadership exiled at end of [----] Lebanon War. Those familiar with Hamas often note Hamas is"
X Link 2024-01-10T18:39Z [----] followers, 12.2K engagements
"South Africa strips Jewish U19 cricket skipper of captaincy citing anti-Israel protests"
X Link 2024-01-12T18:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Conversation this evening on @NewsHour with PBS diplomatic correspondent @nickschifrin on two big debates within the Israeli cabinet's top top-decision making forum regarding how to think about the trajectory of the war with Hamas release of the hostages and the aftermath"
X Link 2024-01-17T02:12Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Kibbutz says hostages Yossi Sharabi Itay Svirsky murdered in Hamas captivity in Gaza"
X Link 2024-01-17T05:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Domestic Disagreements Limit Netanyahus Options with Washington: The Israeli cabinets internal differences over war priorities the PAs role and Arab diplomacy are affecting relations with the White House. My latest for @WashInstitute:"
X Link 2024-01-19T21:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ministers approve letting Norway hold tax money earmarked for Palestinian Authority"
X Link 2024-01-22T13:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If there was one person to listen to in the world on the need for the Palestinians to reform its government it is former Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Salam Fayyad. The PA as currently constituted cannot really continue to govern and certainly cannot assume the responsibility of taking care of the needs of all people in Gaza in addition to the West Bank. Fmr Palestinian Authority PM Salam Fayyad reflects on a possible future for Gaza. https://t.co/s4NxFsa1yd The PA as currently constituted cannot really continue to govern and certainly cannot assume the responsibility of taking"
X Link 2024-01-22T23:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Indications are that Israel is completing the encirclement of Khan Younis where Hamas leaders Yihye Sinwar and Mohammed Deif are believed to be located in tunnels. Israeli military has been supportive of Khan Younis civilians leaving the city in last few days including today as they move towards Rafah where the humanitarian trucks are located -- in order to get out of harm's way"
X Link 2024-01-23T18:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"White House Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk in Doha Qatar today for talks on variety of issues but largely seen focused on the hostages. Was in Cairo yesterday other key mediator on hostages. NSC spokesman Kirby didnt characterize the talks as negotiations but more like ongoing discussions with counterparts. Flurry of reports suggest that Hamas could be flexible on release on release of some hostages in phases but only if tied to an Israeli pullback from Gaza and end of war. Israel not willing to give that assurance. For first time Israeli Defense Minister @yoavgallant seems to blame"
X Link 2024-01-24T19:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"An outstanding piece of research by @WashInstitute's Gabriel Epstein @GabrielEpsteinX analyzing Hamas Gaza fatality reporting since 10/7 with data-driven nuance: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/how-hamas-manipulates-gaza-fatality-numbers-examining-male-undercount-and-other https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/how-hamas-manipulates-gaza-fatality-numbers-examining-male-undercount-and-other"
X Link 2024-01-25T22:17Z 11.4K followers, 13.1K engagements
"Following the ICJ ruling earlier today Aharon Barak (brilliant former Israeli Supreme Court chief justice serving as Israels ICJ representative) issued a separate opinion outlining his dissent of a majority of ICJ measures. On the day before International Holocaust Remembrance Day and as a Holocaust survivor Baraks words weigh heavily: Genocide is a shadow over the history of the Jewish people and it is intertwined with my own personal experience. The idea that Israel is now accused of committing genocide is very hard for me personally as a genocide survivor deeply aware of Israels commitment"
X Link 2024-01-26T19:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The ICJs ruling today reflects a judgment that it has jurisdiction to entertain the case brought by South Africa against Israel. It is critical to say the ICJ did not grant South Africas request to call for an immediate ceasefire nor did it accept today that Israel is committing genocide. The issuance of a ruling on the genocide charge itself could take months if not years. The court did order Israel to take provisional humanitarian measures to help citizens in Gaza during the war. 2/5"
X Link 2024-01-26T19:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In his dissenting opinion Barak notes that it is surprising that the Court took note of Israels statements outlining the steps it has taken to alleviate the conditions in Gaza but then completely failed to draw conclusions from these statements when examining the existence of intent. 4/5"
X Link 2024-01-26T19:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Concluding his opinion Barak notes that granting South Africas request for an immediate ceasefire would have left Israel defenseless in the face of a brutal assault amounting to tying both of Israels hands while the hands of Hamas would have been free to continue harming Israelis and Palestinians alike. Barak leaves us with an important reminder that history has taught us that the best attempts at peace in the Middle East have generally been a result of political negotiations and not judicial recourse. 4/"
X Link 2024-01-26T19:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Self destructive move by some Israeli settlers calling for Israel to return to build settlements in GazaEnemies of Israel like Hamas will use this as a propaganda bonanza falsely depicting Israel during war as motivated by land rather than self defense"
X Link 2024-01-28T21:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I should add that it is a very sad commentary that some key cabinet ministers were there too"
X Link 2024-01-28T22:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I wonder how PM Netanyahu will respond. Hamas propaganda could not have asked for a bigger bonanza/self-inflicted wound:12 ministers call to resettle Gazaat conference.Plays into false narrative that Israel is fighting Hamas for land/not for self defense"
X Link 2024-01-29T04:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"White House blasts Israeli confab on Gaza resettlement attended by PM's allies"
X Link 2024-01-29T18:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Israel Radio: Hamas supposed to deliver its answer in Cairo on Wednesday to the meeting earlier this week in Paris of U.S. Israel and Egyptian intelligence chiefs with Qatari PM. Reports have talked about a first phase hostage release of [--] women elderly men and those injured in return for Palestinian prisoners. A Qatari newspaper optimistic that a deal can be reached at least by early next week. Some reports say Hamas wants a 100:1 ratio of Palestinian prisoners per hostage. Israel saying not releasing thousands of prisoners. Hamas has wanted an Israeli govt commitment that it ends war and"
X Link 2024-01-31T05:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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