Gaza, Hamas and Netanyahu
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.
Mr Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of America’s talks with Iran about reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News. Agreement would be one component of a peace deal. America is not involved in a parallel discussion between Oman and Iran about allowing more traffic through the waterway.
President Trump on Monday threatened to strike Oman, a longtime U.S. ally, which shares the Strait of Hormuz and has been negotiating control of the waterway with the Iranian regime. Mr. Trump also suggested claiming the strait as a U.
Jared Kushner warned Hamas it must disarm within 60 to 90 days or face Israel finishing the job, following a rare face-to-face meeting in Cairo.
Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman—a long-standing American ally—if it “gets in the way” of talks with Iran. The president made his threat during a phone call with a Fox News reporter. Oman and Iran have been holding discussions about allowing more traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.