Witkoff urges Israelis to 'choose unity over division' on 'bittersweet' Independence Day

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

74% : "I thought to myself, 'This could be the most joyous moment in my life." "On behalf of President Trump, I pledge that we will work tirelessly this year, so that next year's Independence Day is not just a wish for happiness, but a reality of peace, prosperity and -- for Israel -- unity," the US envoy said.
35% : However, the UN on Sunday said it would not cooperate with a plan that it says does not adequately address the humanitarian crisis and instead turns aid into a political tool by Israel.
35% : Witkoff and other US officials have made comments indicating as much, but Trump himself took a harder line on Sunday, asserting that he would only accept the "total dismantlement" of Iran's nuclear program, while leaving open the possibility for the Islamic Republic to pursue civilian nuclear energy.
32% : Earlier Monday, Trump said his administration will help get food to "starving" Gazans amid a two-month-and-counting Israeli aid blockade, but added that Hamas has made it "impossible" by diverting humanitarian assistance for its fighters.

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