The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 21st, 2025: Netanyahu Vows Revenge After Hamas Lies About Returned Remains & Starmer Proposes 30,000 Strong 'Reassurance Force' For Ukraine
Feb 22, 2025
Tensions escalate as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vows revenge against Hamas for failing to return a hostage's remains, risking a fragile ceasefire. Meanwhile, British PM Keir Starmer proposes a 30,000-strong European military force to support a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, amid contrasting needs voiced by Ukrainian leadership. The podcast also touches on the U.S. urging European allies to lead stabilization efforts in Ukraine, pointing to the complex geopolitical landscape and ongoing discussions about military strategies.
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Hostages' Cause of Death
- Forensic analysis revealed that the Bibas children and Lifshitz were executed by Hamas in November 2023.
- Hamas falsely claimed they were killed in Israeli airstrikes.
Hamas's Deception
- Hamas returned the bodies of four hostages, including two children and an elderly man.
- However, they deceptively replaced the body of 33-year-old Shiri Bibas with an unknown Palestinian woman.
Peacekeeping Force Objectives
- Starmer's proposal aims to secure Ukraine's airspace, Black Sea trade routes, and critical infrastructure.
- The force would monitor and shoot down aerial threats with stricter engagement rules than a no-fly zone.