Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) expressed strong disapproval on Sunday during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” regarding suggestions that someone other than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should lead Ukraine. He called the idea “horrific.”
Host Kristen Welker began by asking, “Let me start with Ukraine and that Oval Office meeting. The reaction continues to pour in, and you just heard me speak with House Speaker Mike Johnson. He left the door open to the possibility that it may be necessary for President Zelensky to resign in order to get to a broader peace agreement. Let me ask you this question, do you think that President Zelensky needs to resign in order for there to be a peace deal?”

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) declared a “state of emergency” this past Saturday to expedite brush clearance in preparation for the peak fire season, though this action came far too late to assist the Los Angeles communities already ravaged by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
In his announcement, Newsom didn’t attempt to conceal that his declaration followed the damage caused by the recent fires in Los Angeles:
“In the wake of the Los Angeles firestorms’ devastation and with the threat of wildfires growing across the state, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a state of emergency to expedite crucial projects aimed at safeguarding communities from wildfire risks ahead of the peak fire season.”

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for refusing to step down after Zelensky dismissed Graham’s previous comments calling for his resignation following a meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
In a post on X, Graham remarked that until Ukraine holds an election, “no one has a voice” in the country.
Graham’s comment came in response to a reporter who informed Zelensky that Graham had suggested he resign after making a series of disrespectful remarks during his meeting with President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) shared on Sunday during his appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he believes Ukraine needs a new leader other than President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Host Kristen Welker brought up a recent comment from Senator Lindsey Graham, who suggested that Zelensky might need to step down for peace talks to progress. She asked, “Senator Lindsey Graham on Friday floated that President Volodymyr Zelensky may need to resign in order for there to be a peace agreement. Do you agree with that statement?”

Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, expressed during an interview on Sunday that the situation is approaching a critical juncture: the decision to pursue “peace” or escalate into “World War III.”
“Really, there’s two viable paths here,” Gabbard remarked during her appearance on “Fox News Sunday.” “One is that this war continues on as it has for over three years. More and more Ukrainians will lose their lives.”
She explained the alternative path, which would involve bringing key parties to the negotiation table. “Neither side is going to be happy — very likely — with the outcome. But ultimately it needs to lead to peace,” she said.

Israel is set to apply escalating pressure on Hamas in an effort to secure their acceptance of a new proposal that would extend the initial phase of the ceasefire agreement and ensure the release of all hostages currently held by the terror group. In addition to this, Israel plans to halt the delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip, a move scheduled for Sunday, according to a report by Kan public broadcaster.
The report outlines the next steps in Israel’s strategy, which has been developed over recent weeks, involving the relocation of Gazans from northern Gaza to the southern part of the territory, a tactic that was used throughout much of the conflict. If necessary, the strategy may escalate further to include a complete shutdown of electricity to the Gaza Strip.

MK Simcha Rothman spoke to Arutz Sheva regarding Israel’s recent decision to suspend humanitarian aid to Gaza and the country’s position on the ongoing situation between the US and Ukraine.

In a video statement on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu expressed heartfelt gratitude to US President Donald Trump, recognizing his steadfast support for Israel.
“I want to thank President Trump for his unwavering support for Israel,” Netanyahu said, acknowledging Trump’s dedication to enhancing the bilateral ties between the two nations.
Looking back on his recent trip to Washington, Netanyahu described Trump as “the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House,” emphasizing that “President Trump shows that friendship each and every day.”

On Sunday, the European Union (EU) strongly criticized Hamas for rejecting an extension of the initial ceasefire agreement in Gaza, warning that this decision, coupled with Israel’s subsequent move to halt humanitarian aid, could have serious repercussions for civilians.
“The EU condemns the refusal of Hamas to accept the extension of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza,” the EU said, adding that “Israel’s subsequent decision to block the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza could potentially result in humanitarian consequences.”

The recordings of a discussion between IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, Southern Command’s Yaron Finkelman, and local leaders from southern Israel, which were aired by Amit Segal on Channel 12, reveal startling new details regarding the significant breakdowns that occurred the night before the devastating Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.