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US national security adviser voices support for Israel’s renewed offensive against Hamas
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz speaks with the media following meetings with a Ukrainian delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 11, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)
WASHINGTON — US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz tweets his support for Israel’s renewed military campaign against Hamas amid mounting opposition from the international community.
“Israel has every right to defend its people from Hamas terrorists,” Waltz writes.
“The ceasefire would have been extended if Hamas released all remaining hostages. Instead, they chose war,” the top Trump aide adds.
The Trump administration has quickly gotten behind Israel’s refusal to advance phase two of the hostage deal, backing the decision to resume fighting on Monday night after Hamas refused a US offer to extend phase one.
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