Good morning. We're covering a meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and an official report into Israeli military failures on Oct. 7, 2023. Plus: Remembering Gene Hackman.
Trump said he trusted Putin to keep a Ukraine peace dealPresident Trump met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain in Washington yesterday. While sitting beside the British leader in the Oval Office, Trump repeatedly said that he believed that Vladimir Putin, Russia's leader, would not violate the terms of whatever peace deal might be reached to end the war in Ukraine. "I think he'll keep his word," Trump said. "I've known him for a long time now." His attitude toward Moscow could hardly be more different than Starmer's, who had come to the White House to pledge troops to a postwar peacekeeping effort, and to urge Trump not to abandon Ukraine to Putin's demands. Trump was asked whether the U.S. would aid Britain if it were to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine and Russia reneged on a peace deal. The president waffled. In the span of one minute, Trump seemed to say no, and then yes, before returning to no. "They don't need help," he said. Tariffs: Trump said that tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico would go into effect on March 4, claiming that the countries had still not done enough to stop the flow of drugs into the U.S. He said on social media that China would face an additional 10 percent tariff next week. Economists have warned that sweeping tariffs could cause prices to rise and set off trade wars.
Israel's military laid out its failures on Oct. 7The Israeli military yesterday released the first findings from its internal investigations into the colossal military and intelligence failure of Oct. 7, 2023, describing how senior officers vastly underestimated Hamas and then misinterpreted early warnings that a major attack was coming. The failure stemmed from flawed assumptions about Hamas's capabilities and intentions, Israeli military officials told reporters, as well as what has been called an "addiction" to precise intelligence, which was lacking. The military did not address years of government policy and decision-making leading up to the attack. Details: Israeli military officials said they had spent tens of thousands of hours probing the military's intelligence-gathering and its subsequent response to the attack, in which about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, were killed and 250 taken hostage, in the deadliest episode for Jews since the Holocaust. Gaza: Netanyahu sent a delegation to Cairo to hold further talks on extending the truce.
An inquiry into Gene Hackman's deathThe actor Gene Hackman, who never fit the mold of a movie star but became one all the same, has died at 95. Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead at their home in New Mexico. An open prescription bottle and scattered pills were discovered near her body on a counter in the bathroom. The sheriff's office is now investigating. Hackman was known for imbuing seemingly ordinary characters with subtlety and intensity in some of the most acclaimed films of the 1970s and '80s, including "The French Connection" and "Mississippi Burning." Here's a guide to 13 of his most memorable performances. See his life in pictures.
Yehonatan Indursky fled his life as an ultra-Orthodox Jew and was accepted to Israel's leading film school. He found international success as the creator of the hit Israeli drama "Shtisel," which depicts the community in which he grew up. But as he looked around for the next thing, he struggled to find inspiration, and his writing ran aground. In the years since, Indursky has made his way back to making television — and to religious devotion. Lives lived: Rose Girone, the world's oldest Holocaust survivor, has died at 113. Despite her hardships, she embraced life with urgent positivity and common sense. "Aren't we lucky?" she would often say.
An unpredictable Academy AwardsThe Oscars are on Sunday, and the race for best picture has been full of twists and turns. But at least the uncertainty has provided a break from years of winners that were practically preordained. Conan O'Brien will be hosting, despite fending off nerves of his own. ("I need the money," he quipped in an interview.) This season, "Emilia Pérez" was leading the pack for the big prize but got snarled up in social-media controversy. Now we think "Anora" has the strongest chance to win best picture, despite being shut out at the Golden Globes. Our columnist has more predictions. A global audience: Yura Borisov, who is up for best supporting actor for "Anora," is pleasing audiences at home in Russia as well as in the West. From Opinion: "Anora" was Michael Idov's favorite film of 2024. He still hopes it doesn't win. We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times.
Cook: These spectacular pancakes with lemon and ricotta puff up like a soufflé. Primp: Charlize Theron shared her beauty regimen. Treat: Do you need a measles booster? Read: In her memoir, the actress Ione Skye talks about Hollywood, bisexuality and the trappings of Gen X fame. Wear: Ultra low-rise jeans are back. This time, they're on the men's runways. Play the Spelling Bee. And here are today's Mini Crossword and Wordle. You can find all our puzzles here. That's it for today's briefing. Have a great weekend. — Natasha Reach Natasha and the team at briefing@nytimes.com.
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