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He’s Based Now and He’s Talking – HotAir

Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) delivered a speech on the Senate floor in response to the charges of corruption leveled against him. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) was asked about that speech and he’s not having it. Menendez criticized the federal bribery charges against him and he criticized colleagues for calling for his resignation. Both Democrats and […]

Gaza Pullout for Hostages — and Hamas Exile – HotAir

In theory, this sounds like a win for Israel in its war. In practice, though, it may just be another opportunity for Hamas to escape the IDF. According to reports this morning, Qatar has proposed what amounts to a capitulation from Hamas. The real question is: do the Israelis think Hamas would ever capitulate? The […]

Does Turkey Have a Role in Post-War Gaza? – HotAir

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on the road again. He landed in Turkey yesterday for the start of his fourth trip to the region since the October 7 Hamas terror attacks. He met with Turkish tyrant Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Foreign Minister, attempting to negotiate for Turkish participation in the reconstruction of Gaza […]

Freed Israeli Hostage Describes 50 Days in Captivity – HotAir

I’ve covered a couple of these stories in the past few weeks. Chen Goldstein-Almog became a hostage after Hamas murdered her husband and eldest daughter in front of her. She and her surviving children were not physically harmed but she did meet with other hostages including women who’d been sexually abused. Earlier this week I […]