British broadcaster Piers Morgan has publicly urged US President Donald Trump to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza, describing it as a "terrible war" with "incessant daily slaughter of civilians."
Morgan made the appeal via his X account on Sunday, directly addressing the US President: "President @realDonaldTrump, now is the time for you to tell @netanyahu to end this terrible war in Gaza, and stop the incessant daily slaughter of civilians. Only you can do this, and as your friend, who knows you hate war, I urge you to."
Recent Developments in Gaza
Morgan's plea comes shortly after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed they had eliminated Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, one of the founders of Hamas and a senior figure in its military wing. According to the IDF, Al-Issa was killed in an airstrike in the Sabra area of Gaza City on Friday, in a joint operation with the Israel Security Agency (ISA).
The conflict, which began following Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, has now continued for more than 20 months, with mounting casualties and humanitarian concerns.
Growing Pressure on Netanyahu
Netanyahu has been facing increasing pressure from multiple fronts to end the fighting in Gaza. Opposition politicians, relatives of hostages being held in Gaza, and even members of his ruling coalition have called for an end to the conflict.
Despite this mounting pressure, the Israeli Prime Minister has remained committed to continuing military operations in Gaza, maintaining that security objectives must be met before any permanent cessation of hostilities.
Trump's Position on the Conflict
President Trump recently indicated that progress was being made toward ending the Israel-Hamas war, as a new ceasefire initiative began. The US President has historically maintained strong ties with Netanyahu and has positioned himself as a potential mediator in the conflict.
Morgan's appeal highlights the unique position Trump holds in potentially influencing the Israeli leadership toward a resolution, given the strong US-Israel alliance and Trump's personal relationship with Netanyahu.
As the situation continues to evolve, international pressure for a ceasefire and lasting peace agreement remains high, with various diplomatic efforts ongoing to find a resolution to the protracted conflict.
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