Ellie Cohanim on Hamas's UN Pitch to Trump and the Israel-Gaza War

Trump's UN Address and Western Policy Shifts

• 🇺🇳 President Trump is set to address the UN General Assembly, focusing on the global response to the Israel-Hamas war.
• 🇵🇸 Several Western nations, including Canada, Australia, the UK, and Portugal, have recently decided to recognize a Palestinian state.
• 🎯 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu views this recognition as a "huge reward to terrorism" following the October 7th attacks.

Hamas's Ceasefire Proposal and Hostage Release

• 🤝 Hamas has pitched a 60-day pause in fighting to President Trump in exchange for half the hostages.
• 🚫 Former envoy Ellie Cohanim states that Hamas is "up to no good" and that President Trump wants all hostages released immediately, not in a trickle.
• 🛑 Trump is reportedly not interested in a ceasefire that would allow Hamas to rearm and strengthen themselves.

UN Accountability and American Interests

• 🇺🇸 President Trump plans to address multilateral organizations like the UN, arguing they often do not represent American interests.
• ⚖️ Ambassador Mike Waltz is expected to hold the UN accountable for its "obsessive anti-semitism" and ensure it aligns more with an "America First" approach.

Hamas's Future and Gaza's Stability

• 💥 Hamas must release all hostages, disband, and disarm for the war to conclude.
• 🌍 Even the Arab League has demanded Hamas disband, indicating no future for Gaza with Hamas in a role.
• 🕊️ Hamas does not hold the cards, and proposals for Gaza to move on should be accepted to allow for a better life for its civilians.