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The High-Risk Military Tactics Immigration Units Use in Chicago | WSJ
- [Narrator] Since the beginning of the Trump Administration's Operation Midway Blitz this fall, hundreds of federal law enforcement agents have been reassigned to assist with the ramp up of deportation operations in the greater Chicago area. The Wall Street Journal analyzed videos and photos of these operations and identified high-risk maneuvers, use of force and military-style tactics deployed by some elite unit officers against civilians. In late September, hundreds of agents closed in on a five story ap ...
Trump was willing to use power, and that gets you credibility in the Middle East: Fmr. ambassador
MSNBC· 2025-10-09 11:31
Key Points of the Peace Deal - The peace deal, a 20-point plan developed by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, is considered overwhelmingly pro-Israel and addresses Israel's war aims [2] - A key condition of the plan is a 72-hour deadline for the release of all hostages [2] - The plan involves the demilitarization of Gaza, removal of weapons from Hamas, and exile of Hamas leaders [2][3] - Israel would need to make concessions, including withdrawal and the release of some security prisoners [3] - The plan envisions a possible future pathway to a Palestinian state and a role for a reformed authority in the governance of Gaza [3][4] Pressure and Middle East Dynamics - The major pressure is on Hamas, as Middle Eastern leaders are reportedly fed up with Hamas's destabilizing actions [4] - The agreement aims to end the war by putting pressure on Hamas, uniting disparate states, including those not aligned with Israel [5] - The Trump administration demonstrated a willingness to use force in the Middle East, which contributed to the credibility of the peace process [6][7] Disarmament and Future Challenges - A key aspect of the 20-point plan is the disarmament of Hamas, which is considered essential to Israel's security [19] - Disarming Hamas is seen as a significant challenge, as it goes against the organization's core identity [19][20] - The success of the plan hinges on whether Hamas can be effectively disarmed, potentially requiring strong intervention from Qatar and Turkey [21][22]