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NDTV
13-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Just Release Epstein Files": Elon Musk Doubles Down After Trump Post
Washington: Billionaire Elon Musk asked his former ally and US President, Donald Trump, to just release the case files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as promised. The comments came after Trump urged his supporters to stop attacking his team members over files related to the late disgraced financier. "Seriously. He said 'Epstein' half a dozen times while telling everyone to stop talking about Epstein. Just release the files as promised," Musk said in a reply to a post on X. Seriously. He said 'Epstein' half a dozen times while telling everyone to stop talking about Epstein. Just release the files as promised. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2025 The Trump administration has been facing backlash-- even from supporters-- after a memo released by the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) this week said Epstein never had a client list, nor was there any evidence that he may have blackmailed prominent people. The report also concluded that Epstein died by suicide in his jail cell. Earlier on Saturday, Trump defended his Attorney General Pam Bondi in a post on Truth Social, while also accusing members of the Biden administration and others of creating the files. "We have a PERFECT Administration, THE TALK OF THE WORLD, and 'selfish people' are trying to hurt it, all over a guy who never dies, Jeffrey Epstein," Trump wrote in a lengthy post on his Truth social. Conspiracy theorists, including several of Trump's Make America Great Again (MAGA) supporters, believe in the existence of so-called "Epstein Files" that include a list of clients the disgraced financier used to blackmail well-known individuals. The Trump administration's report drew disbelief from Trump's far-right supporters, who criticised Trump administration members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, who had earlier supported and propagated the conspiracy theories related to "Epstein filed". During his presidential election campaign in 2024, Donald Trump had pledged to make the case files related to Jeffrey Epstein public. The sex offender had died in prison in 2019, while he was awaiting prosecution on child sex-trafficking and conspiracy charges. While the Biden administration's findings at the time said that Epstein died by suicide, the Republicans have long claimed he was murdered.
Egypt Independent
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Trump says Israel has ‘agreed to the necessary conditions' to finalize 60-day ceasefire in Gaza
CNN — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel had 'agreed to the necessary conditions' to finalize a ceasefire in Gaza, though it was not immediately clear whether Hamas would accept the terms. Two administration officials said Hamas still had to agree to the deal. In a post on Truth social, Trump said the Qataris and the Egyptians would deliver it. 'My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza,' Trump wrote. 'Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War. The Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard to help bring Peace, will deliver this final proposal. I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE. Thank you for your attention to this matter!' CNN reported earlier that Qatari officials had submitted to both Hamas and Israel on Tuesday a new proposal for a 60-day ceasefire, which is backed by the Trump administration, according to a source familiar with the matter. The proposal was finalized after months of behind-the-scenes efforts led by President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, the source said. It was submitted on the same day that Israel's Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer visited Washington for meetings with top Trump administration officials. The new proposal comes just days after Qatar helped broker a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after US and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear program, and months after an initial Trump administration-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza was rejected by Hamas. A source told CNN that the new version – which the Qataris also worked on – attempted to take into account Hamas' concerns with the earlier proposal. During the ceasefire, Israeli hostages would be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, the source added. The White House did not comment on the details of the proposal, which were reported before Trump's Truth Social post. Trump is scheduled to meet on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who CNN has reported was weighing whether to pursue a ceasefire or intensify attacks on Gaza. On Tuesday, an Israeli military official told CNN that Israel had not fully achieved all of its war goals, but as Hamas' forces have shrunk and gone into hiding, it has become more difficult to effectively target what remains of the militant group. Netanyahu said Sunday that 'many opportunities have opened up' following Israel's military operations in Iran, including the possibility of bringing home the remaining hostages held in Gaza. Trump told reporters Tuesday that he would be 'very firm' in discussions with Netanyahu at next week's planned White House meeting and predicted the prime minister wanted to end the war. 'He wants to. I can tell you he wants to. I think we'll have a deal next week,' Trump said. But even with a new proposal on the table, agreeing to a ceasefire remains a major challenge. Hamas has long pushed for a permanent ceasefire, so it is unclear if it would agree to a temporary 60-day truce. Hamas also still maintains its core demand that the war needs to end and that it would have to stay in power, which Israel will not allow, said a separate source familiar with the matter. Still, there have been some indications that Hamas is willing to show some leniency on its hardline positions, the source said. CNN's Kevin Liptak, Dana Karni, Michael Schwartz andOren Liebermann contributed to this report. This story has been updated with additional information.
7NEWS
02-07-2025
- Politics
- 7NEWS
Trump announces major breakthrough on Israel-Gaza ceasefire
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel had 'agreed to the necessary conditions' to finalise a ceasefire in Gaza, though it was not immediately clear whether Hamas would accept the terms. Two administration officials said Hamas still had to agree to the deal. In a post on Truth social, Trump said the Qataris and the Egyptians would deliver it. 'My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza,' Trump wrote. 'Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalise the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War. The Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard to help bring Peace, will deliver this final proposal. I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE. Thank you for your attention to this matter!' CNN reported earlier that Qatari officials had submitted to both Hamas and Israel on Tuesday a new proposal for a 60-day ceasefire, which is backed by the Trump administration, according to a source familiar with the matter. The proposal was finalised after months of behind-the-scenes efforts led by President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, the source said. It was submitted on the same day that Israel's Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer visited Washington for meetings with top Trump administration officials. The new proposal comes just days after Qatar helped broker a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after US and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear program, and months after an initial Trump administration-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza was rejected by Hamas. A source told CNN that the new version – which the Qataris also worked on – attempted to take into account Hamas' concerns with the earlier proposal. During the ceasefire, Israeli hostages would be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, the source added. The White House did not comment on the details of the proposal, which were reported before Trump's Truth Social post. Trump is scheduled to meet on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who CNN has reported was weighing whether to pursue a ceasefire or intensify attacks on Gaza. On Tuesday, an Israeli military official told CNN that Israel had not fully achieved all of its war goals, but as Hamas' forces have shrunk and gone into hiding, it has become more difficult to effectively target what remains of the militant group. Netanyahu said Sunday that 'many opportunities have opened up' following Israel's military operations in Iran, including the possibility of bringing home the remaining hostages held in Gaza. Trump told reporters Tuesday that he would be 'very firm' in discussions with Netanyahu at next week's planned White House meeting and predicted the prime minister wanted to end the war. 'He wants to. I can tell you he wants to. I think we'll have a deal next week,' Trump said. But even with a new proposal on the table, agreeing to a ceasefire remains a major challenge. Hamas has long pushed for a permanent ceasefire, so it is unclear if it would agree to a temporary 60-day truce. Hamas also still maintains its core demand that the war needs to end and that it would have to stay in power, which Israel will not allow, said a separate source familiar with the matter. Still, there have been some indications that Hamas is willing to show some leniency on its hardline positions, the source said.
Shafaq News
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Trump: Israel agreed to a 60-day Gaza ceasefire, awaits Hamas reply
Shafaq News - Washington / Middle East US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Israel had agreed "to the necessary conditions to finalize" a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. Writing on his account in Truthsocial, Trump stated that during the 60 days "we will work with all parties to end the War," adding that "the Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard to help bring Peace, will deliver this final proposal. I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE." Earlier, Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ready to make a deal, expressing optimism that an agreement could be finalized within a week. He is set to host Netanyahu at the White House on July 7. According to sources cited by Axios, the plan under discussion reportedly involves removing the remaining Hamas leadership, installing an interim administration supported by Arab states such as Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, and enabling the release of all hostages. It envisions opening channels for Gazans who wish to leave and reviving regional normalization initiatives. It also includes expanding the Abraham Accords to encompass Saudi Arabia and Syria, alongside a possible US recognition of limited Israeli sovereignty in parts of the West Bank. However, Israeli officials have raised concerns over the ambiguity of some aspects of the plan.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump says Israel has ‘agreed to the necessary conditions' to finalize 60-day ceasefire in Gaza
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel had 'agreed to the necessary conditions' to finalize a ceasefire in Gaza, though it was not immediately clear whether Hamas would accept the terms. Two administration officials said Hamas still had to agree to the deal. In a post on Truth social, Trump said the Qataris and the Egyptians would deliver it. 'My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza,' Trump wrote. 'Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War. The Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard to help bring Peace, will deliver this final proposal. I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE. Thank you for your attention to this matter!' CNN reported earlier that Qatari officials had submitted to both Hamas and Israel on Tuesday a new proposal for a 60-day ceasefire, which is backed by the Trump administration, according to a source familiar with the matter. The proposal was finalized after months of behind-the-scenes efforts led by President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, the source said. It was submitted on the same day that Israel's Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer visited Washington for meetings with top Trump administration officials. The new proposal comes just days after Qatar helped broker a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after US and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear program, and months after an initial Trump administration-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza was rejected by Hamas. A source told CNN that the new version – which the Qataris also worked on – attempted to take into account Hamas' concerns with the earlier proposal. During the ceasefire, Israeli hostages would be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, the source added. The White House did not comment on the details of the proposal, which were reported before Trump's Truth Social post. Trump is scheduled to meet on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who CNN has reported was weighing whether to pursue a ceasefire or intensify attacks on Gaza. On Tuesday, an Israeli military official told CNN that Israel had not fully achieved all of its war goals, but as Hamas' forces have shrunk and gone into hiding, it has become more difficult to effectively target what remains of the militant group. Netanyahu said Sunday that 'many opportunities have opened up' following Israel's military operations in Iran, including the possibility of bringing home the remaining hostages held in Gaza. Trump told reporters Tuesday that he would be 'very firm' in discussions with Netanyahu at next week's planned White House meeting and predicted the prime minister wanted to end the war. 'He wants to. I can tell you he wants to. I think we'll have a deal next week,' Trump said. But even with a new proposal on the table, agreeing to a ceasefire remains a major challenge. Hamas has long pushed for a permanent ceasefire, so it is unclear if it would agree to a temporary 60-day truce. Hamas also still maintains its core demand that the war needs to end and that it would have to stay in power, which Israel will not allow, said a separate source familiar with the matter. Still, there have been some indications that Hamas is willing to show some leniency on its hardline positions, the source said. CNN's Kevin Liptak, Dana Karni, Michael Schwartz andOren Liebermann contributed to this report. This story has been updated with additional information.
