Lipzig. This release was confirmed by multiple sources including a family source they were released for humanitarian reasons and Urgent Health reasons. Hamas accused israel of violating agreements, of violating terms of their release but it didnt provide any specifics. What we do know is now we have seen two releases, not back to back but two in fairly close succession, one of a group of what hamas would consider foreigners, foreign passport holders, american citizens, now two israelis. We are expecting, i would say, quite soon to hear statements from the Israeli Government about this. Regarding the ground offensive, yes, there has been according to multiple sources in the United States some i wont say pressure but guidance from the administration to hold off on a full ground defensive into the gaza strip as this hostage negotiation process is starting to yield fruit, although very slowly, and because of the tremendous risk of escalation into a broader war. So a second hostage release
Allegations. Mr. Lew denied those allegations. Senator cardin the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will come to order. Todays hearing carries great importance for the United States, for israel and the region. The attacks by hamas just over 10 days ago in israel marked the deadliest day for jews since the holocaust. Abducting elderly in wheelchairs, burning people alive and killing babies in front of parents, it was not only horrific and barbaric, but methodically planned and carried out. Hamas has started a war. Given the state of emergency that israel faces, the United States needs a confirmed u. S. Ambassador in jerusalem. We need somewhere to reenforce that the United States stands with israel in response to the unprecedented terrorist attack. We need someone to lead the selfless personnel who have been working nonstop at mission israel. We need an ambassador to work with our israeli partners and provide help. Secretary lew, we hold this nomination today. I am committed to getting
Hypocrites [applause] ladies and gentlemen, today marks a pivotal moment. We are not just endorsing a leader, we are igniting the lamp of liberty across our great nation. Extending who we are as americans and the very fabric of our democracy. Despite the dimming light in washington, d. C. , know this, the lamp of liberty shines brightly from dallas to des moines, from baton rouge, lighting a path forward for this great nation. The greatest nation. [applause] [cheering] together, we stand as he gives of light, defending the Second Amendment and all the values that define our country. We are not just spectators, we are the torchbearers for freedom, liberty, and justice, rallying to action millions of our fellow nra members. From the plains of wyoming to the shores of virginia, you fuel our cause, keeping the lamp of liberty burning right. And there is only one man, one man who stands with us, a man who understands that the flame of liberty does not come from the halls of washington, d. C
Everyone. Thanks so much for joining us this morning. Welcome to Sunday Morning futures. Im maria bartiromoment bloodshed rising as a israel prepares to retaliate in a ground war against terrorists in gaza. Coming up, texas senator ted cruz on the implications of misfired Foreign Policy, plus, John Ratcliffe on Who Contact9ly has the Precision Weapons that hamas is using and what will a Ground Assault look like if in gaza saw. Retired general anthony data that is here with analysis. Then the wide open border and its impact, Attorneys General from texas and iowa on the Terrorist Threat already inside the gates of the usa. Ken paxton and brenna bird are here on the impact on communities across the country. All of this happening as a Congress Battles over its own leadership. Former california congressman and former chairman of the Intelligence Committee devin nunes on the fight to be speaker and the role of the media throughout. Its all right here, right now on Sunday Morning futures. Mar
[national anthem] [national anthem] pete good morning. Dont get dressed. The opposite of Brian Kilmeade, stay in bed with us at 6 a. M. Eastern time. Fox friends weekend, will cain, Rachel Campos duffy, yours truly will i would love a poll, do you think most are watching from their bed or theyve gone to the kitchen, theyre lounging around The Living Room or theyre just blearyeyed or Party Animals till up rachel i bet a lot of people are feel in their pjs. Pete weve not a lot of people who are gogetters in the morning. You meet em, you talk to them, im up with you with my first cup of coffee. They might be in their pjs, but you know the sound of the coffee maker going, i think theres a lot of that. Id like to think so is. Theres a lot of dvr too. Its actually 9 a. M. Where are they are, and they think its 6 a. M rachel you mentioned Brian Kilmeade, and when we went to the concert with him, i kept my phone ready because i was, like, i am going to capture the first ever video of Brian Kil