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Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly responds to Trump’s proposal for Gaza: We support Palestinians’ right to self-determination, including from being forcibly displaced from Gaza. Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 5, 2025
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issues clarifications on Trump’s plan for Gaza: The President is committed to rebuilding Gaza and to temporarily relocating those who are there. The President wants these individuals to live in peace. Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 5, 2025
Pentagon issues statement summarizing meeting between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Prime Minister Netanyahu: Hegseth made clear that the United States will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel to pursue peace through strength. Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 5, 2025
A special unit of the Shin Bet and Shayetet 13 acted hours before the Gaza ceasefire came into effect and managed to recover the body of Oron Shaul. Now, the details of the dramatic operation are being revealed. Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 5, 2025
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres responds to Trump’s Gaza relocation proposal: In the search for solutions, it is essential to avoid any form of ethnic cleansing. Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 5, 2025
Kenneth Abramowitz, President and founder of SaveTheWest.com, calls for President Trump to approach Iran with the same uncompromising philosophy he has promoted against Russia and China. Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 5, 2025
IDF lookout Daniella Gilboa returns to her home in Petah Tikva, after being released from Beilinson Hospital, where she had been since being freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza. Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 5, 2025
IDF soldier Ari Spitz, who lost his legs in Gaza, met today with fellow war amputee Brian Mast, who lost his legs in Afghanistan and now serves as Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee in Congress. Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 5, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who expresses appreciation for the activities of the IDF and for Israel’s resilience in the face of security threats. Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 5, 2025
The first poll after Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump grants his party 26 seats. Lapid would only receive eight. Go to Israelnationalnews Date: February 5, 2025