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Trump Urges Gaza Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions

6/29/2025

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Trump Advocates Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump is hopeful for a ceasefire in Gaza, suggesting it could happen within a week despite escalating tensions and allegations of war crimes against Israeli forces. He also slammed Israeli prosecutors for jeopardizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's corruption trial, hinting that US aid could be influenced by the trial's results.

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Trump Criticizes Prosecutors

In a heated exchange, former President Donald Trump slammed Israeli prosecutors for their handling of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, arguing it jeopardizes US-Israel relations. Netanyahu, facing bribery and fraud charges since 2019, is finally approaching cross-examination. This drew sharp criticism from opposition leader Yair Lapid, who condemned foreign meddling in domestic legal affairs.

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Historical Context

The Gaza War, which escalated after Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, has resulted in significant casualties, including over 2,200 Palestinian and 73 Israeli deaths by 2014. The ongoing conflict has prompted international calls for ceasefires, with recent negotiations involving the U.S. and Qatar aiming to stabilize the region amid allegations of war crimes and humanitarian crises affecting 1.5 million people.

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Trump Advocates Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump is hopeful for a ceasefire in Gaza, suggesting it could happen within a week despite escalating tensions and allegations of war crimes against Israeli forces. He also slammed Israeli prosecutors for jeopardizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's corruption trial, hinting that US aid could be influenced by the trial's results.

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