Day 473 - Trump hails Gaza ceasefire during inauguration

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audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and
the Jewish world.


US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host
Jessica Steinberg for today's episode.


Magid reviews the leadup to President Donald Trump's inauguration
into office as the 47th president of the United States, including
the President-elect's role in the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
that began with the release of three female hostages on Sunday.
Magid points out that reaching the second phase of the deal may
be more difficult, given the pressures on Netanyahu's coalition
government, and the prime minister's desire to remain fighting
Hamas in Gaza.


Magid also looks at Trump and Netanyahu's various supporters, and
who has sway over the two leaders in their decision-making
process.


Magid discusses Trump's comments during the inauguration rally,
as he invited hostage families and former hostage Noa Argamani on
stage, but made a point about releasing the January 6, 2021
"hostages," not referring to the hostages taken by Hamas to Gaza.


After the inauguration and rally, says Magid, Trump signed a
number of orders, including undoing the Biden sanctions against
violent Israeli settlers, revoking the Biden order that removed
Trump's 2020 sanctions on the International Criminal Court and
ordering a 90-day pause in foreign development assistance.


Finally, Magid discusses Trump's casual comment regarding the
Gaza ceasefire and that it may not hold, remarking that the war
in Gaza is "their war, not our war," perhaps as a way for Trump
to distance himself from the region and situation.


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Discussed articles include:


Trump looks to ride on success of hostage deal as he
readies to take oath of office


On day one, Trump rolls back Biden sanctions regime
targeting violent Israeli settlers


Trump orders 90-day pause in foreign development
assistance, likely impacting Palestinians


Trump revokes Biden order that removed his 2020 sanctions
on the ICC


Trump believes Israeli-Saudi normalization can be reached
‘soon’


Trump says not confident Gaza deal will hold through all
three phases


‘I thought I’d die in Gaza’: First testimonies from freed
hostages released


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IMAGE: President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and second
lady Usha Vance and first lady Melania Trump greet families of
hostages held in Gaza, during an indoor Presidential Inauguration
parade event at Capital One Arena, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in
Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)


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