US President Donald Trump invited freed Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi to meet him this week, Sharabi&rsquo;s brother told Israeli media on Sunday (Mar 2).
Sharon Sharabi said that Trump will meet his brother at the White House on Tuesday (Mar 4) along with other released captives, whom he did not name. He was invited after the US president watched him describe the violence and severe hunger he endured on Israeli television.
Eli Sharabi was released from Gaza after being held hostage for 16 months by Palestinian militant group Hamas.&nbsp;
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Excerpts from his interview on Israel&rsquo;s Channel 12 &ldquo;were shown to Trump, with English subtitles, and he was shocked once again, but also expressed great sympathy for those who survived captivity,&rdquo; his brother said, according to Israeli newspaper Haaretz.
Sharabi and two other hostages, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami, were released on February 8 after being in captivity for nearly 500 days. Their health condition outraged Israelis and Trump.&nbsp;
In the television interview, Sharabi described his experience in captivity. He recalled being tied up, losing consciousness, and dealing with extreme hunger.
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&ldquo;I remember not being able to fall asleep because of the pain,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;The ropes are already digging into your flesh, and every movement makes you want to scream.&rdquo;
<h2>Trump donor to facilitate trip</h2>
According to his brother, Sharabi will fly to the US aboard a plane provided by Miriam Adelson, a major Trump donor. However, there was no confirmation from the US or Israeli officials about the meeting.
&ldquo;Tomorrow morning, we&rsquo;re boarding the plane with Mrs Adelson&rsquo;s kind help. We&rsquo;ll arrive to see Trump and explain to him up close the urgency of continuing the first stage or beginning the second stage &ndash; it doesn&rsquo;t really matter,&rdquo; Sharon Sharabi said, referring to the fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
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<h2>Who is Eli Sharabi?</h2>
Eli Sharabi was kidnapped from his home in Be&rsquo;eri kibbutz by the amed group during the October 7, 2023, attack. His family dog was shot while his British-born wife Lianne and two teenage daughters were locked in a safe room, which was set on fire. Sharabi learned that his family was killed that day after his release.
Sharabi&rsquo;s other brother, Yossi, was also taken hostage the same day. He died early last year in captivity when the Israeli army bombed a building close to where he was being held, according to the Israeli military.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Sharabi and two other hostages, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami, were released on February 8 after being in captivity for nearly 500 days. Their health condition outraged Israelis and Trump.

US President Donald Trump invited freed Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi to meet him this week, Sharabi’s brother told Israeli media on Sunday (Mar 2). Sharon Sharabi said that Trump will meet his brother at the White House on Tuesday (Mar 4) along with other released captives, whom he did not name. He was invited after the US president watched him describe the violence and severe hunger he endured on Israeli television. Eli Sharabi was released from Gaza after being held hostage for 16 months by Palestinian militant group Hamas. Also read | Hamas demands implementation of second ceasefire phase Excerpts from his interview on Israel’s Channel 12 “were shown to Trump, with English subtitles, and he was shocked once again, but also expressed great sympathy for those who survived captivity,” his brother said, according to Israeli newspaper Haaretz. Sharabi and two other hostages, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami, were released on February 8 after being in captivity for nearly 500 days. Their health condition outraged Israelis and Trump. In the television interview, Sharabi described his experience in captivity. He recalled being tied up, losing consciousness, and dealing with extreme hunger. Also read | Netanyahu accepts US-backed temporary ceasefire for Ramzan in Gaza, Hamas rejects proposal “I remember not being able to fall asleep because of the pain,” he said. “The ropes are already digging into your flesh, and every movement makes you want to scream.” Trump donor to facilitate trip According to his brother, Sharabi will fly to the US aboard a plane provided by Miriam Adelson, a major Trump donor. However, there was no confirmation from the US or Israeli officials about the meeting. “Tomorrow morning, we’re boarding the plane with Mrs Adelson’s kind help. We’ll arrive to see Trump and explain to him up close the urgency of continuing the first stage or beginning the second stage – it doesn’t really matter,” Sharon Sharabi said, referring to the fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Also read | 'Only ceasefire can bring them alive': Hamas releases video of hostages; Netanyahu says 'won't be deterred' Who is Eli Sharabi? Eli Sharabi was kidnapped from his home in Be’eri kibbutz by the amed group during the October 7, 2023, attack. His family dog was shot while his British-born wife Lianne and two teenage daughters were locked in a safe room, which was set on fire. Sharabi learned that his family was killed that day after his release. Sharabi’s other brother, Yossi, was also taken hostage the same day. He died early last year in captivity when the Israeli army bombed a building close to where he was being held, according to the Israeli military. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump invites freed Israeli hostage to White House after he recounts days in captivity

Tensions rise as reports suggest the US is losing confidence in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. With Trump considering halting military aid and European allies struggling to mediate, Ukraine’s leadership faces growing pressure. Can Zelensky navigate these geopolitical challenges, or is change inevitable?

Trump-Zelensky meet: US-Ukraine rift grows as pressure mounts on Zelensky

Zelensky under pressure as US-Ukraine rift deepens over war strategy

The Taliban has strongly denied reports of a Chinese presence at Afghanistan’s Bagram Airbase, dismissing the claims as false. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has vowed to take back control of the base if re-elected. As geopolitical tensions rise, the question remains—will the US return to Afghanistan?

Afghanistan: Taliban rejects Chinese presence as Trump vows bagram takeover

The Kremlin on Monday (Mar 3) accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting peace, blaming him for the clash with the US President Donald Trump at the White House last week.
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the tense exchange between the two leaders at the Oval Office as &ldquo;unprecedented&rdquo;.
&ldquo;He doesn't want peace. Someone should make him want peace. If the Europeans do it, all kudos to them,&rdquo; Peskov told reporters on Monday (Mar 3), calling the angry exchange &ldquo;quite an unprecedented event.&rdquo;
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He further blamed Zelensky, saying that he &ldquo;demonstrated a complete lack of diplomatic abilities. To put it mildly.&rdquo;
Peskov added that President Vladimir Putin was aware of what happened, proving Russia's view of the conflict correct.
He also suggested that European allies will have to soothe Trump following the spat.
&ldquo;Someone will have to make sizable efforts in dialogue with Washington in order to somehow cancel out the unpleasant residue that undoubtedly remains in the White House after talking to Zelensky,&rdquo; he said.
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Peskov said that in the current situation, &ldquo;clearly the efforts of Washington alone and the readiness of Moscow will not be enough.&rdquo;
The Kremlin&rsquo;s remarks come after Ukraine's European allies held a defence summit in London on Sunday (Mar 2) as Zelensky seeks to work with Europe to set terms for a possible peace agreement.
<h2>'Complex' situation</h2>
Peskov described the situation as &ldquo;complex&rdquo;, adding that &ldquo;the collective West has begun to partially lose its collective unity&rdquo; on Ukraine.
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&ldquo;Although possible peace plans are being initially sketched out, it is not possible yet to say that there is a coherent peace plan,&rdquo; he said.
Russia is continuing its &ldquo;special military operation&rdquo; in Ukraine &ldquo;in order to achieve the aims that it had from the start,&rdquo; Peskov said.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | “He doesn't want peace. Someone should make him want peace. If the Europeans do it, all kudos to them,” Peskov told reporters on Monday (Mar 3), calling the angry exchange “quite an unprecedented event.”

The Kremlin on Monday (Mar 3) accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting peace, blaming him for the clash with the US President Donald Trump at the White House last week. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the tense exchange between the two leaders at the Oval Office as “unprecedented”. “He doesn't want peace. Someone should make him want peace. If the Europeans do it, all kudos to them,” Peskov told reporters on Monday (Mar 3), calling the angry exchange “quite an unprecedented event.” Also read | WATCH | Zelensky says ready to resign in exchange of NATO membership for Ukraine He further blamed Zelensky, saying that he “demonstrated a complete lack of diplomatic abilities. To put it mildly.” Peskov added that President Vladimir Putin was aware of what happened, proving Russia's view of the conflict correct. He also suggested that European allies will have to soothe Trump following the spat. “Someone will have to make sizable efforts in dialogue with Washington in order to somehow cancel out the unpleasant residue that undoubtedly remains in the White House after talking to Zelensky,” he said. Also read | 'Of course, we understand importance of America,' says Zelensky in video message days after White House spat Peskov said that in the current situation, “clearly the efforts of Washington alone and the readiness of Moscow will not be enough.” The Kremlin’s remarks come after Ukraine's European allies held a defence summit in London on Sunday (Mar 2) as Zelensky seeks to work with Europe to set terms for a possible peace agreement. 'Complex' situation Peskov described the situation as “complex”, adding that “the collective West has begun to partially lose its collective unity” on Ukraine. Also read | From Washington’s wrath to Europe’s empty embrace “Although possible peace plans are being initially sketched out, it is not possible yet to say that there is a coherent peace plan,” he said. Russia is continuing its “special military operation” in Ukraine “in order to achieve the aims that it had from the start,” Peskov said. (With inputs from agencies)

Kremlin accuses Zelensky of not wanting peace, blames him for clash with Trump

The Gaza ceasefire remains in deadlock as disputes over hostages, aid, and war terms persist. With over 48,000 dead, global pressure mounts on Israel to allow humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, airstrikes continue, killing four and injuring six, raising fears of renewed escalation.

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After tensions with Trump, President Zelensky is working to restore US-Ukraine relations, emphasizing the importance of continued support. Meanwhile, Trump’s repost on the Ukraine-US minerals deal sparks debate, and EU leaders back Ukraine amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.

Zelensky pushes to repair US-Ukraine ties after Trump clash

Protesters in the US lined a road in Vermont where Vice President JD Vance was expected to pass, following his and President Trump's heated exchange with Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.

Pro-Ukrainians protesters target JD Vance in Vermont after clash with Zelensky

As US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in the White House, they were seen locked in a series of tense exchanges. Trump stressed that he is not aligned with anybody, adding that he is aligned with the good of the world. The meeting turned into a raging fight of word as Trump and US Vice President JD Vance teamed up against Zelensky. Watch in for more details!

Mineral deal put on hold after Zelensky spars with Trump

Activists gathered in Paris to show solidarity with Ukraine, waving flags and holding banners calling for support. Demonstrators chanted slogans against Trump and Putin as pro-Ukraine rallies took place worldwide. The movement highlights growing global concern over the ongoing war and its impact.

Pro-Ukraine activists rally in Paris, call for global solidarity

Haltbakk Bunkers, one of the largest Norwegian oil and shipping companies, has announced to cut off all fuel supply for US Navy vessels in a move to express solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his fiery argument with US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;
This comes after Zelensky and Trump got into a heated discussion at the White House on Friday.&nbsp;
Haltbakk Bunkers supplied approximately 3,000,000 litres of fuel to the US military in 2024.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Greatest sh*t show'</h2>
In a statement on Facebook, the oil company said, "Today we have witnessed the greatest 'sh*t show' ever presented live on television, by the current American president and his vice president."
"Huge credit to the president of Ukraine for restraining himself and for keeping calm even though the USA put on a backstabbing TV show. It made us sick. Short and sweet," they added.&nbsp;
"As a result, we have decided to immediately STOP as fuel provider to American forces in Norway and their ships calling Norwegian ports," they declared.
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They further called on others and said, "We encourage all Norwegians and Europeans to follow our example."
However, the post was later deleted, reportedly following heavy traffic on the company's page.&nbsp;
The oil company's reaction was to the live broadcast that was aired on Friday as Trump and Zelensky met at the Oval Office. Moreover, Vice President JD Vance was also seen getting involved in the fiery discussion.&nbsp;
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In an interview with a Norwegian outlet, Kystens N&aelig;ringsliv, the CEO of Haltbakk Bunkers, Gunnar Gran, supported the company's decision and said, &ldquo;Not a single litre will be delivered until Trump is finished.&rdquo;
Moreover, the company has also stopped supplying fuel to Russia after the war with Ukraine began in 2022.
"This meant that many of our competitors received significant additional income. We lost a lot of revenue. But we have a moral compass. Now, the US is excluded due to their behaviour towards the Ukrainians," Gran said.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: In a statement on Facebook, the firm said, "Today we have witnessed the greatest 'sh*t show' ever presented live on television, by the Trump and his vice president."

Haltbakk Bunkers, one of the largest Norwegian oil and shipping companies, has announced to cut off all fuel supply for US Navy vessels in a move to express solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his fiery argument with US President Donald Trump. This comes after Zelensky and Trump got into a heated discussion at the White House on Friday. Haltbakk Bunkers supplied approximately 3,000,000 litres of fuel to the US military in 2024. Also read: ‘Don’t take the bait’: Zelensky was warned hours before White House spat with Trump 'Greatest sh*t show' In a statement on Facebook, the oil company said, "Today we have witnessed the greatest 'sh*t show' ever presented live on television, by the current American president and his vice president." "Huge credit to the president of Ukraine for restraining himself and for keeping calm even though the USA put on a backstabbing TV show. It made us sick. Short and sweet," they added. "As a result, we have decided to immediately STOP as fuel provider to American forces in Norway and their ships calling Norwegian ports," they declared. Also read: LIVE | European Summit Updates: Leaders arrive at crucial defence summit in London They further called on others and said, "We encourage all Norwegians and Europeans to follow our example." However, the post was later deleted, reportedly following heavy traffic on the company's page. The oil company's reaction was to the live broadcast that was aired on Friday as Trump and Zelensky met at the Oval Office. Moreover, Vice President JD Vance was also seen getting involved in the fiery discussion. Also read: Not just Trump, Biden had also raised his voice at Zelensky once. Here’s what happened In an interview with a Norwegian outlet, Kystens Næringsliv, the CEO of Haltbakk Bunkers, Gunnar Gran, supported the company's decision and said, “Not a single litre will be delivered until Trump is finished.” Moreover, the company has also stopped supplying fuel to Russia after the war with Ukraine began in 2022. "This meant that many of our competitors received significant additional income. We lost a lot of revenue. But we have a moral compass. Now, the US is excluded due to their behaviour towards the Ukrainians," Gran said. Also read: Donald Trump designates English as official language of US (With inputs from agencies)

‘Not a litre until Trump is finished’: Norway’s firm cuts supply to US over Trump, Zelensky White House spat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in London for crucial talks with Britain’s leader Keir Starmer, one day after his extraordinary public argument with US President Donald Trump over Russia’s war and peace talks.

Zelensky secures UK financial aid to boost defence

After a tense Oval Office meeting, reports suggest that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is no longer welcome at the White House. U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz shares his firsthand account of the heated exchange, where he warned Zelensky that time is not on his side. With Ukraine’s future uncertain, what happens next?

Zelensky no longer welcome at White House after clash

After a tense White House meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in the UK to meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. With Russia calling his US trip a "complete failure," Zelensky is set to continue his diplomatic push, including talks with Italy’s PM on Sunday.

Zelensky visits UK after White House clash with Trump

The Oval Office exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky has raised fresh concerns about the future of US military and financial aid to Ukraine. With reports suggesting that the Trump administration may halt ongoing aid shipments, what does this mean for Kyiv's war effort? As EU leaders push for peace talks, is Ukraine's Western support crumbling?

After Trump-zelensky meet, Russia reaffirms goals in Ukraine remain unchanged

Trump-Zelensky oval office clash sparks fears over US Ukraine aid

The fallout from the heated Trump-Zelensky exchange is reverberating across Europe, with leaders voicing their concerns and standing in solidarity with Ukraine. While Germany warns of a "new era of profanity," Democrats accuse Trump and Vance of serving Putin's interests. Meanwhile, Republican Lindsey Graham has called for Zelensky’s resignation.

Europe reacts strongly as Trump-Zelensky clash sparks controversy

Zelensky visits UK after White House clash with US President Trump

Zelensky also scheduled to meet Italy's Meloni

Day after US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky got into a fiery conversation at the Oval Office, world leaders started extending support to Zelensky, saying that "You are not alone."
However, on Saturday (March 1), Poland President Andrzeg Duda said that the Ukrainian president should "get back to the negotiation table".&nbsp;
He added, "He can see no other power in the world than the US that could stop Russian aggression on Ukraine."
Earlier, the Polish Prime Minister and former president of the European Council Donald Tusk said, "dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone".
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<h2>'Must restore relations'</h2>
Meanwhile, NATO Chief Mark Rutte said Zelensky must restore relations with Trump and the US.&nbsp;
"You have to find a way, dear Volodymyr, to restore your relationship with Donald Trump and the American administration," Rutte said.&nbsp;
"Not at liberty to say what was disclosed", Rutte further said. However, he shared that he told Zelensky "we have to respect" what Trump has done for Ukraine so far.&nbsp;
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He added that during Trump's first administration - from 2017 to 2020 - the US approved the sale of the Javelin anti-tank missile system which enabled Ukraine to "fight back" when Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.
"We really have to give Trump credit," Rutte said.
The NATO chief further said that he is &ldquo;friends&rdquo; with Trump and knows he is &ldquo;committed&rdquo; to bringing peace to Kyiv.
Right after the meeting with Trump on Friday, Zelensky immediately held a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, followed by a call with the NATO chief.&nbsp;
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Meanwhile Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico reiterated that his country would not support Ukraine either militarily or financially to continue the war against Russia.&nbsp;
"Ukraine will never be strong enough to negotiate from a position of military strength," he said.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Germany's foreign minister Annalena Baerbock said that the "unspeakable" row between Trump and Zelensky has "underlined that a new age of infamy has begun".
She added, "Sadly, this was not a bad dream, but a heavy reality."
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Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said that his government will ask parliament to &nbsp;increase its economic support to Ukraine.
It is "crucial", he said, adding that the US contributes with Europe to a "lasting peace".
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Yesterday, Polish Prime Minister and former president of the European Council Donald Tusk said, "dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone".

Day after US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky got into a fiery conversation at the Oval Office, world leaders started extending support to Zelensky, saying that "You are not alone." However, on Saturday (March 1), Poland President Andrzeg Duda said that the Ukrainian president should "get back to the negotiation table". He added, "He can see no other power in the world than the US that could stop Russian aggression on Ukraine." Earlier, the Polish Prime Minister and former president of the European Council Donald Tusk said, "dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone". Also read: 'Got a proper slap': Russia calls Trump, Zelensky shouting match 'historic'; Europe united behind Ukraine 'Must restore relations' Meanwhile, NATO Chief Mark Rutte said Zelensky must restore relations with Trump and the US. "You have to find a way, dear Volodymyr, to restore your relationship with Donald Trump and the American administration," Rutte said. "Not at liberty to say what was disclosed", Rutte further said. However, he shared that he told Zelensky "we have to respect" what Trump has done for Ukraine so far. Also read: Trump tried to use Zelensky against Biden but it backfired - What fueled his anger towards 'terrible' Ukraine He added that during Trump's first administration - from 2017 to 2020 - the US approved the sale of the Javelin anti-tank missile system which enabled Ukraine to "fight back" when Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. "We really have to give Trump credit," Rutte said. The NATO chief further said that he is “friends” with Trump and knows he is “committed” to bringing peace to Kyiv. Right after the meeting with Trump on Friday, Zelensky immediately held a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, followed by a call with the NATO chief. Also read: 'Trump has stolen our content': Gaza AI video creators accuse US prez, says no idea how it reached White House Meanwhile Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico reiterated that his country would not support Ukraine either militarily or financially to continue the war against Russia. "Ukraine will never be strong enough to negotiate from a position of military strength," he said. Meanwhile, Germany's foreign minister Annalena Baerbock said that the "unspeakable" row between Trump and Zelensky has "underlined that a new age of infamy has begun". She added, "Sadly, this was not a bad dream, but a heavy reality." Also read: 'Bitter, out of job': Russia, China want to hire federal employees laid off under Trump's cost-cutting efforts Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said that his government will ask parliament to increase its economic support to Ukraine. It is "crucial", he said, adding that the US contributes with Europe to a "lasting peace". (With inputs from agencies)

With Zelensky but not against Trump: EU, NATO stress Ukraine's need to 'restore' relations with US

A few days back, US President Donald Trump shared an AI video, showing his vision for Gaza. In the video, the US president was seen chilling with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu beside the pool. The video shared by Trump depicts a modern coastal strip lined with promenades, high-rises, and shimmering beaches.&nbsp;
Moreover, the video also showed belly dancers, a child clutching a golden balloon shaped like Trump's face, and a massive golden statue of Trump himself.&nbsp;
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However, the creators - Israeli-born Solo Avital and American-born Ariel Vromen - of the controversial video slammed Trump, saying that they never meant to become a "propaganda machine", adding that it was just for "satire".&nbsp;
<h2>'No idea how it reached White House'</h2>
They said that it was an experiment with an AI software called Arcana and that they had no idea how it reached the White House.&nbsp;
Avital and Vromen are co-founders of EyeMix Visuals, a Los Angeles-based company that produces advertising and commercial content mainly using artificial intelligence.
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&ldquo;It was exactly the same minute that Trump was announcing this thing on TV, like, almost like in the background, you know, it was, &lsquo;Hey, why don&rsquo;t we do that? Let&rsquo;s do a little satire,&rsquo;&rdquo; Avital told NBC.
Meanwhile, Vromen claimed to have been in Las Vegas when Trump suggested his proposal for Gaza to take over.&nbsp;
"The idea was like, how Trump wants to turn Gaza into Vegas. We wanted to have an internal laugh about it. It was a joke.&rdquo;
He further clarified that the purpose of the bearded dancers in the film was to ridicule Hamas members, pointing to Hamas' recent treatment of the dead Israeli hostages, which infuriated many Israelis.
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<h2>Accuse of stealing their content</h2>
Avital said that he was shocked that Trump shared their video on social media without a caption.&nbsp;
He told NBC News that he was stunned when Trump uploaded a video featuring &ldquo;himself standing erected in the center of the city as a golden statue, like some sort of a dictator&rdquo; and a footage of him &ldquo;dancing with a woman that wasn't his wife in a club.&rdquo;
They said that Trump did not give them credit or provided some background information.&nbsp;
They accused Trump of using their video without proper permission.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Trump has stolen our content because this was made by artists,&rdquo; Vromen stated.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Creators said that purpose of the bearded dancers in the film was to ridicule Hamas members, pointing to their recent treatment of the dead Israeli hostages.

A few days back, US President Donald Trump shared an AI video, showing his vision for Gaza. In the video, the US president was seen chilling with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu beside the pool. The video shared by Trump depicts a modern coastal strip lined with promenades, high-rises, and shimmering beaches. Moreover, the video also showed belly dancers, a child clutching a golden balloon shaped like Trump's face, and a massive golden statue of Trump himself. Also read: Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' video slammed by Democrats as 'absolutely ridiculous and insulting' However, the creators - Israeli-born Solo Avital and American-born Ariel Vromen - of the controversial video slammed Trump, saying that they never meant to become a "propaganda machine", adding that it was just for "satire". 'No idea how it reached White House' They said that it was an experiment with an AI software called Arcana and that they had no idea how it reached the White House. Avital and Vromen are co-founders of EyeMix Visuals, a Los Angeles-based company that produces advertising and commercial content mainly using artificial intelligence. Also read: ‘Trump Gaza number one’: US president shares his vision of post-war region, with Netanyahu chilling by pool “It was exactly the same minute that Trump was announcing this thing on TV, like, almost like in the background, you know, it was, ‘Hey, why don’t we do that? Let’s do a little satire,’” Avital told NBC. Meanwhile, Vromen claimed to have been in Las Vegas when Trump suggested his proposal for Gaza to take over. "The idea was like, how Trump wants to turn Gaza into Vegas. We wanted to have an internal laugh about it. It was a joke.” He further clarified that the purpose of the bearded dancers in the film was to ridicule Hamas members, pointing to Hamas' recent treatment of the dead Israeli hostages, which infuriated many Israelis. Also read: Trump’s Gaza takeover plan and non-nuclear Iran: A game-changer or a political fantasy? Accuse of stealing their content Avital said that he was shocked that Trump shared their video on social media without a caption. He told NBC News that he was stunned when Trump uploaded a video featuring “himself standing erected in the center of the city as a golden statue, like some sort of a dictator” and a footage of him “dancing with a woman that wasn't his wife in a club.” They said that Trump did not give them credit or provided some background information. They accused Trump of using their video without proper permission. “Trump has stolen our content because this was made by artists,” Vromen stated. Also read: ‘Will only put oil on fire’: Trump’s proposal for Gaza takeover faces international backlash (With inputs from agencies)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (March 1) stressed that it is crucial that no one forgets about the war, adding that they are not alone.&nbsp;
Zelensky visited the White House on Friday and met with US President Donald Trump. However, the two leaders had a fiery conversation that did not go well.&nbsp;
At the end of the meeting, the Ukrainian president left and eventually, the leaders cancelled the press conference and signing of the minerals deal.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-demands-account-for-hundreds-of-billions-of-dollars-sent-to-ukraine-after-trump-zelensky-clash-8768275">Elon Musk demands account of 'hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine' after Trump-Zelensky clash</a>
Zelensky in a post on X, said that he visited the White House in Washington where he met with the Ukrainian community.&nbsp;
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I visited Ukraine House in Washington where I met with the Ukrainian community. It is crucial for us that Ukraine's voice continues to be heard and that no one forgets about it&mdash;both during the war and after. People in Ukraine must know that they are not alone, and that their&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Z36s2T42SS">pic.twitter.com/Z36s2T42SS</a>
&mdash; Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1895788962758754796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2025</a>
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"It is crucial for us that Ukraine's voice continues to be heard and that no one forgets about it&mdash;both during the war and after. People in Ukraine must know that they are not alone and that their interests are represented in every country, in every corner of the world," he posted.
He further expressed gratitude for support during this difficult time for all the efforts made for Ukraine and Ukrainians.&nbsp;
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The Ukrainian president also gave an interview to Fox News on Friday, hinting at keeping friendship with the US president.&nbsp;
Zelenskyy appeared on American television on Friday after his bust-up with Trump in the White House, attempting to mitigate the political damage caused by the confrontation.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m very thankful to Americans for all your support,&rdquo; he said in an interview with Fox News. &ldquo;You helped us a lot from the very beginning... you helped us to survive.&rdquo;
When asked if he owed Trump an apology, Zelensky said, "I respect the president and I respect the American people. I think we have to be very open and very honest, and am not sure we did something bad."
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He further admitted that the public argument between the two leaders was "not good", however, he seemed confident that his relationship with Trump could recover.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I just want to be honest and I just want our partners to understand the situation correctly and I want to understand everything correctly. That&rsquo;s about us, not to lose our friendship,&rdquo; he said.
<h2>'Urge US to take steps to support Ukraine's victory'</h2>
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) expressed strong support for Zelensky, saying that a strong and sovereign Ukraine is vital to regional stability, global security and the defence of democratic values worldwide.&nbsp;
"We urge the United States to take decisive steps to support Ukraine&rsquo;s victory, ensuring it has the military, economic, and political backing required to end Russia&rsquo;s brutal war," they added.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)
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World: Zelensky visited the White House on Friday and met with US President Donald Trump. However, the two leaders had a fiery conversation that did not go well.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (March 1) stressed that it is crucial that no one forgets about the war, adding that they are not alone. Zelensky visited the White House on Friday and met with US President Donald Trump. However, the two leaders had a fiery conversation that did not go well. At the end of the meeting, the Ukrainian president left and eventually, the leaders cancelled the press conference and signing of the minerals deal. Also read: Elon Musk demands account of 'hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine' after Trump-Zelensky clash Zelensky in a post on X, said that he visited the White House in Washington where he met with the Ukrainian community. I visited Ukraine House in Washington where I met with the Ukrainian community. It is crucial for us that Ukraine's voice continues to be heard and that no one forgets about it—both during the war and after. People in Ukraine must know that they are not alone, and that their… pic.twitter.com/Z36s2T42SS — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) March 1, 2025 "It is crucial for us that Ukraine's voice continues to be heard and that no one forgets about it—both during the war and after. People in Ukraine must know that they are not alone and that their interests are represented in every country, in every corner of the world," he posted. He further expressed gratitude for support during this difficult time for all the efforts made for Ukraine and Ukrainians. Also read: 'What if a Bomb Drops on Your Head Now?' Trump's remark during clash with Zelensky goes viral - WATCH The Ukrainian president also gave an interview to Fox News on Friday, hinting at keeping friendship with the US president. Zelenskyy appeared on American television on Friday after his bust-up with Trump in the White House, attempting to mitigate the political damage caused by the confrontation. “I’m very thankful to Americans for all your support,” he said in an interview with Fox News. “You helped us a lot from the very beginning... you helped us to survive.” When asked if he owed Trump an apology, Zelensky said, "I respect the president and I respect the American people. I think we have to be very open and very honest, and am not sure we did something bad." Also read: Trump-Zelensky spat is a moment of truth for India and EU to start a new chapter in geopolitics He further admitted that the public argument between the two leaders was "not good", however, he seemed confident that his relationship with Trump could recover. “I just want to be honest and I just want our partners to understand the situation correctly and I want to understand everything correctly. That’s about us, not to lose our friendship,” he said. 'Urge US to take steps to support Ukraine's victory' The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) expressed strong support for Zelensky, saying that a strong and sovereign Ukraine is vital to regional stability, global security and the defence of democratic values worldwide. "We urge the United States to take decisive steps to support Ukraine’s victory, ensuring it has the military, economic, and political backing required to end Russia’s brutal war," they added. Also read: What exactly happened? Trump-Zelensky talks for peace turn into war of words - a blow-by-blow account (With inputs from agencies)

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