The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 566 - Calling Hamas 'sons of dogs,' Abbas steps up condemnations
Apr 24, 2025
Jacob Magid, US Bureau Chief at The Times of Israel, discusses several pressing topics. He dives deep into Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's scathing remarks about Hamas, urging them to release hostages. Magid reflects on the significant visits to Auschwitz for Yom HaShoah, emphasizing the historical weight of the day. He shares insights from a father of a hostage calling for renewed U.S. negotiation efforts, and he briefly reports on a tragic shark attack off Hadera’s coast, highlighting unexpected dangers in Israel.
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Hamas' Long-Term Truce Offer
- Hamas proposes a long-term truce of up to 15 years, including one-time hostage release and halting weapons manufacturing.
- Israel and the U.S. reject it without full Hamas disarmament, showing deep impasse despite concessions.
Arab Mediators' Pragmatic Role
- Arab mediators focus on what is realistic in their negotiations with Hamas, often diverging from Israel's demands.
- They trust the U.S. to influence Israel, shaping a nuanced mediation dynamic.
Abbas Condemns Hamas Strongly
- Palestinian Authority President Abbas harshly condemns Hamas as "sons of dogs" and urges release of hostages.
- His motivations include compliance with U.S. aid conditions and political rivalry with Hamas.