Speaking at the World Economic Forum today in Davos, President Trump reiterated his demand that Hamas must disarm, warning that "they’ll be blown away very quickly," if they don't give up their weapons.
Meanwhile, the Treasury Department announced new sanctions today on six Gaza-based organizations that pose as medical charities to siphon money to Hamas.
"The fraudulent nature of these organizations, which use deception to raise funds from international donors, demonstrates Hamas’s perfidy and deprives innocent civilians of the medical care they need," Treasury said.
"Hamas continues to show a callous disregard for the welfare of the Palestinian people. The Trump Administration will not look the other way while Hamas leadership and enablers exploit the financial system to fund terrorist operations," Under Secretary of the Treasury John Hurley added.
In Gaza, Hamas continues to target Israeli soldiers while refusing to turn over the body of Ran Gvili, the last murdered hostage held in captivity. Earlier today, the IDF carried out an airstrike on several Hamas terrorists who had been piloting a drone near Israeli troops.
Additionally, the IDF uncovered a cache of weapons, including RPGs, machine guns, and magazines, near the Yellow Line in southern Gaza.
For Phase 2 of the Gaza peace plan to succeed, and for a better future for Israelis and Palestinians alike, Hamas must disarm.
The Iranian regime continues to use deadly force against the courageous protesters who are taking to the streets to demand their freedom. More than 16,000 people have been killed in the massacre according to some reports, while the Iranian regime continues a nationwide blackout to cover up its atrocities.
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal blaming the United States and Israel for instigating violence and threatening an all-out war.
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President Trump is reportedly considering 'decisive' military options against regime targets, as a U.S. carrier strike group makes its way toward the Middle East and additional air defenses are moving into the region
The United States must continue to impose maximum pressure on the Iranian regime and hold it accountable for the brutal repression of Iranians protesting for freedom.
IDF chief of staff says military is prepared for any threat against Jewish state
As tensions continue to rise with Iran, IDF chief of staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir told Israeli Air Force pilots and personnel that the military "will know how to strike powerfully in any arena against any enemy that threatens the security of the State of Israel."
Zamir, who visited the IAF's F-35I stealth fighters at Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel, added, "We are prepared for various scenarios and continuously improve our capabilities in order to achieve victory in the overall campaign against our enemies. This is our responsibility and our mission."
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