Did Trump Just Approve Full IDF Takeover of Gaza?
Trump signals greenlight for full Israeli takeover of Gaza
President Trump says possible Israeli conquest of all of Gaza Strip is “up to Israel,” says US is interested primarily in ensuring flow of food into Gaza.
President Donald Trump appeared to give Israel a green light Tuesday to plans for the complete military occupation of the Gaza Strip, following the collapse of hostage deal talks with Hamas.
Addressing reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Trump responded to a question regarding media reports indicating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to move forward with the conquest of the remaining areas in Gaza under Hamas control.
Trump declined to comment on the plans, emphasizing that his administration is primarily concerned with ensuring that sufficient food is transferred and efficiently distributed within the Gaza Strip.
“Well, I don’t know what the suggestion is,” Trump said of Israel’s war plans.
“I know that we are… now trying to get people fed. As you know, $60 million was given by the United States fairly recently to supply food, and a lot of food, frankly, for the people of Gaza that are obviously not doing too well with the food.”
“I know Israel is going to help us with that in terms of distribution, and also money. We also have the Arab states that are going to help us with the money and also possibly distribution. That is what I am focused on.”
Signs of the Times
Israel Signs Record $35 Billion Natural Gas Export Deal with Egypt
The partners behind Israel’s Leviathan offshore gas field have finalized a groundbreaking $35 billion deal to supply natural gas to Egypt through 2040, marking the largest energy export agreement in Israel’s history.
Under the terms of the contract, approximately 130 billion cubic meters (BCM) of gas will be delivered to Egypt over the next 15 years or until the full quantity is supplied. The gas will be provided by the Leviathan partnership, which is led by NewMed Energy—formerly Delek Drilling and part of Yitzhak Tshuva’s Delek Group—with a 45.3% stake in the field located off Israel’s Mediterranean coast.
Leviathan, one of the largest deep-water gas finds globally, began serving Israel’s domestic market in 2019 and commenced exports to Egypt in early 2020. The newly signed agreement represents a major expansion, tripling the volumes previously exported. It accounts for roughly 22% of Leviathan’s current production capacity and 13% of Israel’s known natural gas reserves.
Gog and Magog Update
WATCH: Live Fire Tests of Advanced IDF Defense System
David’s Sling receives various upgrades, undergoes live-fire tests
Following Operation Rising Lion—where Israel’s advanced air defenses faced constant, complex threats—David’s Sling underwent live field tests to ensure it remains ready to counter anything thrown its way.