B’nai B’rith International CEO spoke with JNS about U.S. President Donald Trump’s joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on Tuesday evening, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a White House press conference, that the United States “will take over the Gaza Strip” drew concern on Wednesday from pro-Israel and Jewish U.S. groups.

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Daniel S. Mariaschin, CEO of B’nai B’rith International, told JNS that “it’s clear from yesterday’s press conference that the real-time objective is one that brings peace and security for Israel and its neighbors, and that there be no role whatsoever for Hamas going forward.”

“Any and all suggestions to reach that goal should be explored,” Mariaschin said. “Our immediate concern is the return of all hostages to their families and loved ones.”

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