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November 9th, 2023: Hamas Confessions, B...

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   IDF's significant advance into Gaza City and the startling admissions from Hamas leaders regarding their motivations behind the October 7th attacks.   U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's warnings to Israel about reoccupying Gaza, advocating for Palestinian Authority governance post-conflict.   Positive s ... Show More
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