Day: February 17, 2024

Live update: Qatar’s PM says ending Israel-Hamas war shouldn’t be conditioned on release of hostages https://t.co/W5qdLrYW10

— ToI ALERTS (@TOIAlerts) February 17, 2024

An IDF military operation in Rafah is necessary to defeat Hamas irrespective of any hostage deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

Read more:https://t.co/hUfUof5s0Q

— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) February 17, 2024

Had a productive conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan today on how we can support the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan and ways we can continue to strengthen our bilateral relationship. pic.twitter.com/NppMIra0Ru

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) February 17, 2024

The outcome of the war in Ukraine will have impacts far beyond Europe.

It’s a fight in a global battle for democracy, against autocracy.

I was glad to attend a @MunSecConf event to discuss what Ukraine needs now and how freedom-loving nations can support our allies. pic.twitter.com/MNc1XGdLNx

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 17, 2024

Given that the US is unable to deliver any support to Ukraine, it should hit Russia harder with sanctions.
1. Declare Russia a state terrorist.
2. Prohibit financial transactions with Russia.
3. Prohibit trade with Russia – allow necessary exemptions.

— Anders Åslund (@anders_aslund) February 17, 2024