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Daily News Egypt
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily News Egypt
From War Criminal to Peace Laureate: How Trump and Netanyahu Are Rewriting the Rules of History
They say history is written by the victors — but in today's world, it is not merely written. It is manufactured, weaponised, and imposed, shaped by tyranny and the cold logic of power. After the 12-day war that pitted Iran against Israel and the United States, all three emerged claiming victory, as though the real loser was the one who had not even taken part. In reality, only one man could claim victory with impunity — and do so effortlessly. In a swift, Hollywood-style assault that lasted barely two hours and shed not a drop of American blood, he declared the conflict over, ordering both sides to stand down. That man was US President Donald Trump. A businessman before he was a politician, Trump understands better than most how to monetise a moment. He quickly sought to turn this questionable 'victory' — contradicted by several US intelligence assessments — into a strategic opportunity to tackle a host of unresolved regional crises: ending the war in Gaza, proposing a reimagined two-state solution shaped by the post–October 7 realities, and expanding the Abraham Accords to include Saudi Arabia and Syria, a vision he had first pursued in the twilight of his first White House term. What followed was the continuation of Trump's made-for-television approach to diplomacy — closing wars with spectacle and cutting deals with flair. It began with a tweet, or rather, a lifeline masquerading as diplomacy — a real-world illustration of Dostoevsky's famous line from The Brothers Karamazov: 'If God does not exist, everything is permitted — even the greatest of crimes.' Trump publicly called for the pardon of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding an end to his ongoing corruption trials. On Truth Social, he wrote: 'Netanyahu is enduring a tragedy. This is the first time a sitting Israeli Prime Minister has been prosecuted. It's a politically motivated case involving cigars, a Bugs Bunny doll, and other unfair charges. He deserves much better. His trial must be canceled immediately, or he should be granted a pardon. A great hero. It was America that saved Israel — and now it must save Netanyahu.' The post sent shockwaves through Israeli society. Writers, legal experts, and political figures condemned it as an unprecedented and shameless interference in the domestic affairs of a democratic ally. Yet over time, it became evident that this was no mere outburst — it was part of a larger deal. In exchange for Trump's political and rhetorical support, Netanyahu would accelerate peace overtures and regional normalisation. In return, Trump would gain a powerful platform for his long-coveted Nobel Peace Prize — an ambition reignited as he eyes a return to the presidency. Israeli media soon reported that a consensus was forming around a new framework to end the Gaza war. It included: a ceasefire within two weeks; the handover of Gaza's administration to a coalition of four Arab states (including Egypt and the UAE); Hamas leaders being exiled abroad; the release of hostages; the option for third countries to receive Gazans seeking emigration; and formal recognition of Israel by Saudi Arabia, Syria, and other Arab and Muslim nations. In return, Tel Aviv would signal readiness to pursue a two-state solution under a new framework, and the US would recognise limited Israeli sovereignty over parts of the West Bank. To many in Israel, Netanyahu remains a national hero — the leader who struck Hezbollah, dismantled Iranian proxy networks, and now aims to defeat Hamas. But one thread binds Netanyahu and Trump to the region's current state of peril: both played central roles in bringing Iran closer than ever to building its first nuclear bomb. The nuclear deal signed with President Barack Obama — despite its shortcomings — had, according to global intelligence assessments (including Israel's Mossad), successfully curbed Iran's weapons programme. But when Trump took office, Netanyahu persuaded him to unilaterally abandon the agreement. Israeli defence officials warned this would remove vital restrictions on Tehran's programme, and history proved them right. By the eve of the latest Israeli strikes, Iran was reportedly just 18 days away from assembling its first nuclear bomb — a direct consequence of the 2018 withdrawal. Now, it seems Trump and Netanyahu are attempting to turn that crisis into a historic opportunity. Their shared objective: repackage the Iranian threat within a broader regional realignment. The proposed deal would see Iran halt its regional interference and uranium enrichment in exchange for broader Arab-Israeli normalisation and a gradual end to the Gaza war. As part of this broader understanding, Netanyahu is expected to pursue peace talks with Saudi Arabia — and possibly Lebanon and Syria — and then call early elections to consolidate his domestic mandate. For both Trump and Netanyahu, the ultimate prize would not just be regional transformation, but a joint bid for the Nobel Peace Prize — a shield of legitimacy for one man facing political extinction, and another facing trial for war crimes. But such a spectacle raises grave ethical and political questions. Can mass civilian deaths be whitewashed by a diplomatic handshake? Can war crimes be erased by a peace deal signed under coercion? Is the Nobel Prize now just another trophy in a transactional world where justice is deferred, and memory is rewritten? For those watching from the Middle East, the danger lies not only in the ambitions of these two men, but in the world's willingness to play along. Dr. Hatem Sadek – Professor at Helwan University
CBS News
2 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
South Florida neurosurgeon committed to helping others outside the operating room
Doctor Daniel Aghion saves lives as a neurosurgeon at Memorial Healthcare System, but his commitment to helping others goes way beyond the operating room. In 2021, the father of four donated one of his kidneys to a complete stranger — a 29-year-old woman in New York whose life depended on finding a match. "Knowing that what we did, really, me and my family, what we did, preventing a young woman from having to be on dialysis and the potential of, you know, a normal, healthy life for a young woman," he said. "It's not a feeling that you can really describe." Aghion had enrolled in a donor registry years earlier. A first match didn't work out, but when a second match came through. This time, with the young woman in New York, he didn't hesitate. "I decided that our job is really just to give, you know, my job is to give, and that's something that we try to live our life by," he said. Recovery took six weeks. He never met his recipient, but he did meet her parents. When asked if he would do it all over again, his answer was immediate. "One thousand percent. My life is normal. My life is entirely normal. I function the way I did, as if I were to have two kidneys," he said. "But this is a feeling that again I can't really describe in terms of the amount of good that we're able to do for other people." His story doesn't end there. In October 2023, while visiting family in Israel during the Jewish holidays, Aghion found himself amid the October 7 terrorist attacks. Rather than returning home, he stayed to treat the wounded. "And I put them on the plane and I essentially told my wife, I said, I'm not getting on the plane. I'm not going back home. She looked at me and she said, I know who I married," he recalled. "For me, that really gave me the motivation and tasked me with what I knew I needed to do." He worked around the clock, sometimes on 24-hour shifts, once again putting others first. "We can look at each other as strangers, or we can look at each other as brothers and sisters, and ultimately, for me, there's very few times in our lives where we're able to really have an impact and really show people what we're made of," he said. "I believe that we're really put in this world for one reason and that reason is to give in whatever capacity we can." It's a story that reminds us what's possible when we choose to give. Send us your story at MiamiProud@
Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Times
British-Israeli soldier killed in explosion in Gaza
A British-Israeli soldier was killed by an explosive device in Gaza on Sunday, marking the deadliest month for soldiers fighting in the Palestinian territory this year. Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld, 20, was killed in the city of Jabalia as the military expanded its operation in the north and centre of the Gaza Strip in its efforts to root out Hamas militants. Rosenfeld, who was serving with the Combat Engineering Battalion, moved to Israel with his family 12 years ago from the UK. His sister's husband, also an Israeli soldier, was killed in battle on October 7, 2023, the day of the Hamas attacks that led to the war. A family friend told Haaretz newspaper that Rosenfeld was 'just a lovely, sweet boy who was always smiling'. She said: 'Today our sweet Nathan was taken from us and he is young, very young; this has to stop. Get the soldiers out of there and get the hostages out. Enough … my heart is broken.' He was 20th Israeli soldier killed this month, and the 880th in the Gaza war, by far the deadliest conflict for Israeli soldiers in the country's history. Last week, seven soldiers died in southern Gaza after an improvised bomb was thrown through the hatch of an armoured vehicle, killing everyone inside. The majority of Israelis, about 70 per cent according to polls taken throughout the 20-month conflict, support bringing an end to the war and the return of the remaining 50 hostages, fewer than half of whom are believed to still be alive. Rosenfeld is one of many British-Israelis serving in the Israeli military, and his death brings the toll to at least three killed since October 7 2023. Binyamin Needham, 19, was killed in December 2023 after serving for two days in Gaza. Another British-borne soldier, Nathanel Young, 20, was killed in February last year. Other dual citizens, including Emily Damari, who was freed in January, were kidnapped by Hamas. In April, a British lawyer filed a war crimes complaint against ten UK citizens on military duty in Gaza to the Metropolitan Police, alleging that they intentionally killed civilians and aid workers. The UK allows dual citizens to serve for foreign powers as long as their armed forces are legitimately recognised.
Daily Telegraph
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Telegraph
Hamas leader and October 7 mastermind Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa killed in IDF airstrike
Don't miss out on the headlines from News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Israel's military 'eliminated' a founding Hamas military leader and mastermind behind the October 7 attack, Tel Aviv officials said on Saturday. Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa was killed during a targeted airstrike on the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said. Al-Issa was one of the final remaining founding members of the terrorist organisation's military wing and played a crucial role in the October 7, 2023 attack that launched the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, a founding Hamas military leader responsible for planning the October 7 attack, was killed during a targeted airstrike. Picture: X 'Issa led Hamas' force build-up, training, and planned the October 7 massacre,' the IDF said in a post on X. 'As Head of Combat Support, he advanced aerial & naval attacks against Israelis. 'The IDF & (Israel Security Agency) will continue to locate and eliminate all terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre.' Al-Issa was a 'key source of knowledge' for Hamas and held a litany of high-ranking positions within the group prior to October 7, including as the Head of the Training Headquarters. He was pivotal to rebuilding Hamas' organisational systems that were damaged over the last several months. Al-Issa was also a co-founder of the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades' military academy, where he trained thousands of terrorists and influenced the structure of Hamas' military wing, the Jerusalem Post reported. He arrived in Gaza in 2005 from Syria, and was reportedly with his wife and grandson during the strike. Smoke billows after an Israeli strike on Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip. Picture: Bashar Taleb/AFP Al-Issa's death comes just days after the IDF claimed to have killed the leader of Mujahideen Brigades, the Palestinian jihadist group responsible for the kidnappings and murders of Hamas' hostages captured on October 7. Asaad Abu Sharia was taken out in a joint operation in Gaza City last Saturday by the IDF and the Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency. Last month, the IDF also killed Hamas chief Mohammad Sinwar during an airstrike on a Gaza hospital. Sinwar was hiding in tunnels beneath the building, with dramatic footage capturing the moment IDF soldiers ripped his body from the rubble. This article originally appeared on NY Post and was reproduced with permission Originally published as Hamas leader and October 7 mastermind Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa killed in IDF airstrike
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Politics
- Telegraph
We've killed Hamas' Oct 7 mastermind, IDF claim
The Hamas chief who is believed to be the mastermind of the Oct 7 attacks is reported to have been killed by an Israeli airstrike, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). In a statement on X, the IDF said it had 'eliminated' Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa – 'one of the founders of Hamas' military wing' in a targeted airstrike on the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza. 'Issa led Hamas' force build-up, training, and planned the October 7 massacre,' the post said. 'As Head of Combat Support, he advanced aerial & naval attacks against Israelis.' A total of 1,320 Israelis were killed and more than 251 hostages seized in the Oct 7 attacks in 2023. The IDF claims Al-Issa 'played a significant role in the planning and execution of the attack as well as serving as Head of the Training Headquarters'. They added he is 'one of the last remaining senior Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip'. 'The IDF & ISA will continue to locate and eliminate all terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre,' they added.
