

February 18th, 2025: U.K. Peacekeepers in Ukraine? & Hamas Agrees To Step Aside In Gaza
11 snips Feb 18, 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer proposes sending troops to Ukraine amid fragile peace talks, while European leaders remain divided. Meanwhile, Hamas agrees to transfer control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority, but resistance from Israel complicates matters. Harrowing accounts from former hostages paint a grim picture of their captivity. The podcast also highlights escalating tensions in Congo as Rwandan-backed rebels take control of key cities, revealing the complex web of geopolitical conflicts shaping the region.
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UK Peacekeeping Offer
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer offered UK troops as peacekeepers in a potential Ukraine peace deal.
- European leaders are divided on sending troops, with some calling the discussions premature.
Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Handover
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected reports of Hamas ceding Gaza control to the Palestinian Authority.
- Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to Trump's plan to depopulate and redevelop Gaza.
Hostage Testimonies
- Freed Israeli hostages detailed horrific abuse by Hamas, including torture and starvation.
- Some hostages had to relearn how to walk due to the severity of their treatment.