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Trump Promises Netanyahu Support to Violate Gaza Ceasefire, Lift Sanctions on Pegasus Spyware, and Facilitate West Bank Land Theft

Jan 14, 2025, 03:25 PM

Israeli media has reported that former U.S. President Donald Trump promised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu support to violate a nascent ceasefire in Gaza. The reports indicate that Trump assured Netanyahu he could break the ceasefire and resume military actions after signing a deal. Additionally, Trump allegedly offered a 'gift bag' of benefits, which includes lifting sanctions on Israel's Pegasus spyware and providing support for Israeli settlers and extremists, as well as facilitating land acquisition in the West Bank.