Sheikh Yasir Al-Rumayyan, a key figure in Las Vegas Sands, played a significant role in encouraging Donald Trump towards a potential Israel-Hamas agreement.
Ceasefire Announced: Joe Biden's Diplomatic Win
Breaking News: On a Wednesday afternoon, US President Joe Biden declared a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas, based on a plan presented on May 31, 2024, that received unanimous endorsement from the UN Security Council. The US, Egypt, and Qatar were instrumental in the diplomatic dance that led to this agreement.
Adelson's Influential Whispers
Miriam Adelson, a towering figure as the owner of Las Vegas Sands Corporation (LVS), is alleged to have wielded considerable influence over US-Israel relations. On Tuesday, Jerusalem Post claimed that Adelson had an extraordinary influence over US-Israel relations and utilized her close ties with President-elect Donald Trump to persuade him to take action for the release of Israelis captured by Hamas during the October 2023 attack.
In December, Trump's demand for the "IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF HOSTAGES" reverberated dramatically via various channels, thanks in part to Adelson's decisive push for such a bold public warning to the Palestinian captors, as reported by Israeli journalist Ben Caspit.
Trump's Unequivocal Backer
These reports reinforce Adelson's profound sway over the returning president on both domestic and foreign fronts. During his previous term, Miriam Adelson, along with her husband, the late Sheldon Adelson, played pivotal roles in convincing the Trump administration to recognize Israeli sovereignty in the Golan Heights and relocate the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Back on US soil, Adelson donated $100m to Trump's re-election campaign, a figure identical to what she and her husband donated to the incoming president's 2016 election campaign. In 2024, Adelson took her advocacy a step further, rallying other billionaires to contribute to Trump's re-election campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris, with sources claiming she convinced WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum to donate $5m.
Texas' Gambling Muddle
As we move forward, questions remain regarding the impact, if any, of Trump's return on LVS's ambition to legalize gambling in Texas. The Las Vegas-based casino and resort giant showed interest in Texas after Miriam Adelson divested $2bn in LVS stock in late 2023 to acquire a controlling stake in the Dallas Mavericks. Co-owner Mark Cuban plans to construct a new stadium in Dallas as part of a casino resort.
- In light of the recent ceasefire announcement, one may question the potential influence of casino personalities like Miriam Adelson, given her history of wielding influential whispers over US-Israel relations.
- Miriam Adelson, owner of Las Vegas Sands Corporation, was reportedly instrumental in discussing the release of hostages captured by Hamas with President-elect Donald Trump, as the US sought a diplomatic win.
- As politics continue to unfold in policy-and-legislation arenas, the impact of President Trump's return on casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corporation's ambition to legalize gambling in Texas remains a topic of interest and debate.
- Amidst casino-and-gambling news, the potential role of casino games and gambling in the ongoing politics of general-news is a subject that warrants further attention and investigation.
