US Commitment to Israel in Gaza Ceasefire
Mike Waltz, the incoming national security adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, stated the U.S. will support Israel if Hamas breaks the Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal, affirming that Hamas governing Gaza is unacceptable.
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In an assertive announcement, Mike Waltz, the incoming national security adviser for President-elect Donald Trump, declared on CBS' "Face the Nation" that the United States stands ready to support Israel should Hamas breach the recently brokered Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages agreement.
Waltz emphasized the U.S. position, stating unequivocally that a Hamas-led government in Gaza is intolerable, signaling a firm stance in the administration's foreign policy approach to the Middle East conflict.
The statement underscored a pivotal commitment as the region remains fraught with geopolitical tensions. Waltz's remarks mark a significant clarification of the upcoming administration's policy priorities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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