The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 671 - US mum on potential Israeli plan to occupy Gaza
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Aug 7, 2025 Jacob Magid, the US bureau chief at The Times of Israel, dives into the evolving dynamics of US-Israel relations concerning Gaza. He highlights how President Trump is allowing Israel to make its own decisions on occupation while ramping up humanitarian aid efforts. Magid also discusses the precarious financial state of the Palestinian Authority, exacerbated by US visa denials for its officials and Israel withholding funds. The conversation sheds light on the delicate balance between humanitarian needs and geopolitical strategies in the region.
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Trump Defers Gaza Occupation to Israel
- President Trump states the issue of Gaza occupation is "pretty much up to Israel."
- Trump's focus is expanding humanitarian aid, not preventing Israel's occupation plan.
US and Israel Shift Aid Strategy
- The U.S. plans to expand the Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) beyond its current three sites.
- Israel is now funding the GHF amid slow international donor support and political shifts.
Visa Denials Symbolic Pressure on PA
- The U.S. denies visas to some PA officials due to violations related to combating terror and internationalizing the conflict.
- This visa policy is largely symbolic since PA officials already require waivers to enter the U.S.