Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 2 months ago

Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war

Associated Press  

— Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Sunday that the United States expects the Israel-Hamas war to escalate through involvement by proxies of Iran, and they asserted that the Biden administration is prepared to respond if American personnel or armed forces become the target of any such hostilities. But if that happens, we’re ready for it.” Austin, echoing Blinken, said “what we’re seeing is a prospect of a significant escalation of attacks on our troops and our people throughout the region.” He said the U.S. has the right to self-defense “and we won’t hesitate to take the appropriate action.” The warning from the high-ranking U.S. officials came as Israel’s military response to a deadly Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on civilians in communities in southern Israel entered its third week. Blinken, appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” noted that additional military assets had been deployed to the region, including two aircraft carrier battle groups, “not to provoke, but to deter, to make clear that if anyone tries to do anything, we’re there.” President Joe Biden, repeatedly has used one word to warn Israel’s enemies against trying to take advantage of the situation: “Don’t.” Meanwhile, trucks loaded with food, water and other supplies that Palestinians living in Gaza desperately need continued to enter the enclave on Sunday after a key crossing at the border with Egypt was opened a day earlier to allow humanitarian assistance to begin flowing. Biden and Netanyahu talked about “the need to prevent escalation in the region and to work toward a durable peace in the Middle East,” the White House said.

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US lawmakers urge Biden administration to halt offensive weapons to Israel
1 week ago

US lawmakers urge Biden administration to halt offensive weapons to Israel

Al Jazeera  

Twenty Democrats call for upholding US laws that prohibit arming countries that block humanitarian assistance. Washington, DC – Twenty Democratic legislators in the United States have urged the administration of President Joe Biden to halt the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel, noting that the Israeli government has not complied with US demands for more aid to enter Gaza. It …

Palestinians sue State Department over US assistance to Israel’s military
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1 week, 1 day ago

Palestinians sue State Department over US assistance to Israel’s military

Al Jazeera  

Five Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and the United States are suing the US government to try to cut off American assistance to the Israeli military over its involvement in serious human rights abuses. “The State Department’s calculated failure to apply the Leahy Law is particularly shocking in the face of the unprecedented escalation of Israeli since the …

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition
1 week, 3 days ago

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey …

Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
1 week, 5 days ago

Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast

Associated Press  

AQABA, Jordan — Top U.S. officials were in the Middle East on Thursday, pushing for stability in Syria and an end to Israel’s 14-month war in the Gaza Strip in a last-ditch diplomatic push by the outgoing Biden administration before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in a few weeks. He said Israel’s ceasefire with Hezbollah last month, ending more than …

US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says
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2 weeks ago

US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says

Hindustan Times  

By Jeff Mason US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says NEW YORK, - U.S. President Joe Biden is dispatching more senior aides to the Middle East in the next few weeks to clinch a Gaza ceasefire deal that has eluded his administration for over a year, a senior aide said on Tuesday. U.S. Deputy National …

US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says
Trending News
2 weeks ago

US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says

Hindustan Times  

By Jeff Mason US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says NEW YORK -U.S. President Joe Biden is dispatching more senior aides to the Middle East in the next few weeks to clinch a Gaza ceasefire deal that has eluded his administration for over a year, a senior aide said on Tuesday. U.S. Deputy National Security …

White House says 'not there yet' on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
3 weeks, 3 days ago

White House says 'not there yet' on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The White House is working on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza but is "not there yet," the US National Security Advisor told NBC on Sunday, with fighting in the conflict raging on as regional leaders meet to discuss the crisis. Addressing that conflict, Sullivan lauded the ceasefire deal and said the US was working with Lebanon's …

Biden touts Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Biden touts Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal

Politico  

Under the deal outlined by the president, the Lebanese army will take control of their own territory in the south, Hezbollah infrastructure will not be allowed to be rebuilt and Israel forces will withdraw over the next 60 days. Biden added that the United States, along with “Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others” would take on a renewed push to …

The view from Gaza: What the US decision not to punish Israel looks like
1 month, 1 week ago

The view from Gaza: What the US decision not to punish Israel looks like

Al Jazeera  

The US decision not to follow through on its past warning to Israel carries fatal consequences for many trapped in Gaza. The letter also called on Israel to permit at least 350 trucks of aid into Gaza daily, open a fifth crossing, permit people trapped in Israel-imposed coastal displacement camps to move inland before winter, allow aid agencies to enter …

Blinken calls for 'real and extended pauses' in Gaza to allow humanitarian aid as US deadline expires
1 month, 1 week ago

Blinken calls for 'real and extended pauses' in Gaza to allow humanitarian aid as US deadline expires

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel on Wednesday to implement “real and extended pauses” in the fighting in Gaza to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid, as a US-imposed 30-day deadline to improve conditions in the region ended today US Secretary of State Antony Blinken talks to the press following a North Atlantic Council Meeting at NATO's headquarters …

Blinken calls on Israel for extended pauses in Gaza war
1 month, 1 week ago

Blinken calls on Israel for extended pauses in Gaza war

Deccan Chronicle  

Brussels: US top diplomat Antony Blinken called Wednesday on Israel to implement "real and extended pauses" in fighting in Gaza to allow for aid deliveries, as a US-imposed deadline to improve conditions in the territory expired. Blinken said Israel had taken multiple steps to address the humanitarian crisis ahead of the deadline set by outgoing President Joe Biden's administration -- …

US plays down Gaza aid deadline issue, says Israel has not breached American laws
1 month, 1 week ago

US plays down Gaza aid deadline issue, says Israel has not breached American laws

Firstpost  

The United Nations has said that the quantity of aid reaching Gaza is at its lowest level this year adding that northern Gaza is vulnerable to famine which did not receive any aid last month Palestinians line up to receive aid distributed by UNRWA, the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees, in Nusairat refugee camp, Gaza, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The …

Biden dismisses journalist’s question on reaching deal for Gaza captives
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden dismisses journalist’s question on reaching deal for Gaza captives

Al Jazeera  

As US president’s term ends, repeated attempts to secure a ceasefire and end Israel’s war have not yielded results. United States President Joe Biden avoided answering a question about whether he had any hope of reaching a ceasefire and bringing back Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip before the end of his term. Neria Kraus, the journalist who asked the …

US won't limit weapon sales after aid groups say Israel missed deadline to boost Gaza humanitarian aid
1 month, 1 week ago

US won't limit weapon sales after aid groups say Israel missed deadline to boost Gaza humanitarian aid

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration says Israel has made good but limited progress in increasing the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and it will not limit arms transfers to Israel as it had threatened to a month ago if the situation had not improved. However, international aid organisations say Israel has failed to meet US demands to allow greater humanitarian …

As Gaza deadline nears, Israel's strategic affairs minister to meet Blinken
1 month, 1 week ago

As Gaza deadline nears, Israel's strategic affairs minister to meet Blinken

Firstpost  

Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer will meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday in Washington, the State Department said, as a deadline set by Washington to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza nears Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer will meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday in Washington, the State …

Israel has made progress in getting aid into Gaza, but more needs to be done, says US
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israel has made progress in getting aid into Gaza, but more needs to be done, says US

Firstpost  

While Israel has made progress on ramping up the supply of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip, much more remains to be done, said US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin Israel has made some progress in getting more humanitarian assistance into Gaza Strip, but much more needs to be done, said US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. The comment comes …

U.S. says Israel to open new Gaza crossing as aid deadline looms
1 month, 2 weeks ago

U.S. says Israel to open new Gaza crossing as aid deadline looms

The Hindu  

Israel has informed the United States that it will open an additional crossing for aid into Gaza, the U.S. State Department said Thursday, as a U.S.-imposed deadline looms next week. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin have given Israel until November 13 to improve the humanitarian situation in the war-besieged Gaza Strip or risk the withholding …

US, Israel, and Lebanon: A renewed push for a ceasefire in the Middle East
54 years, 11 months ago

US, Israel, and Lebanon: A renewed push for a ceasefire in the Middle East

CNN  

US officials are heading to the Middle East in a renewed push to resolve the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. Lebanon's prime minister expressed optimism that a potential Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire could be struck in the 'next few hours or days'. However, Iran could potentially respond to Israel's attacks before the US presidential election, potentially signaling a departure from Tehran's initial …

Blinken Warns of 'Time to End' Gaza Conflict, Urges Israel to Avoid Escalation
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2 months ago

Blinken Warns of 'Time to End' Gaza Conflict, Urges Israel to Avoid Escalation

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Israel to seize on the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza to work towards a ceasefire. Blinken also presses for more aid to be allowed into besieged Gaza, as concerns rise for tens of thousands of civilians trapped by fighting in the hard-to-reach north.

Blinken's Visit to Tel Aviv: Sirens Echo as Israel and Hamas Clash
2 months ago

Blinken's Visit to Tel Aviv: Sirens Echo as Israel and Hamas Clash

India TV News  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Tel Aviv is cut short as air raid sirens echo across the city. Blinken urges Israel to pursue an enduring strategic success after its recent tactical victories against Hamas, urging an end to the war and the release of dozens of hostages before leaving for Saudi Arabia.

Blinken's 11th Middle East Trip: A Journey to End the Gaza War?
2 months ago

Blinken's 11th Middle East Trip: A Journey to End the Gaza War?

Associated Press  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to the Middle East for the 11th time since the Gaza war erupted last year. His trip aims to discuss the war in Gaza, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and the need for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Biden to Send Blinken to Israel: A Step Towards Peace in the Middle East
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden to Send Blinken to Israel: A Step Towards Peace in the Middle East

Live Mint  

President Joe Biden has announced that he will send Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Israel as part of efforts to end the ongoing war with Hamas. Blinken will head to the region in four or five days, his 11th trip to the region since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. He will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to …

Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Two of the many Biden administration officials who have resigned in protest over the U.S. government’s current policy on Israel and the Palestinian people are taking matters into their own hands by launching a lobbying group and political action committee to help change Washington’s approach to the Middle East in a way that supports Palestinian freedom and …

US threatens to cut off arms supply to Israel: Strongest known warning sent to Netanyahu since war began calls for greater humanitarian aid in Gaza
2 months, 1 week ago

US threatens to cut off arms supply to Israel: Strongest known warning sent to Netanyahu since war began calls for greater humanitarian aid in Gaza

Daily Mail  

The White House demanded Israel take several concrete actions within 30 days The US has issued a stark ultimatum to Israel, warning it must relax restrictions on the flow of aid into and around Gaza lest it face being cut off from arms imports. Civil defense teams and Palestinian residents extinguish the fire and search and rescue work in the …

One year on from October 7, Biden still can’t offer a clear path forward
2 months, 2 weeks ago

One year on from October 7, Biden still can’t offer a clear path forward

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A staggering amount of human suffering …

How Joe Biden helped fuel a Middle Eastern war and ‘collapse American credibility’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How Joe Biden helped fuel a Middle Eastern war and ‘collapse American credibility’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There is, in Washington right now, a sense …

Biden Says He Doesn't Know If Israel Is Holding Up Cease-Fire Deal To Influence Election
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden Says He Doesn't Know If Israel Is Holding Up Cease-Fire Deal To Influence Election

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden had terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, and said he didn’t know whether the Israeli leader was holding up a Mideast peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. “And whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know, but I’m not …

Expert warns ‘US will get dragged into more wars in the Middle East’ than before
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Expert warns ‘US will get dragged into more wars in the Middle East’ than before

Hindustan Times  

An expert has issued a dire warning that the “US will get dragged into more wars in the Middle East” and “it will escalate” more and more, per Mirror US. This vacuum of leadership in the region makes it very very unpredictable about what it’s going to happen next.” Trump believed not to drag US in Middle East wars He …

Biden shares his blunt message to Israel before its 'imminent' ground invasion of Lebanon as U.S. embassy frantically works to get Americans out of Beirut
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden shares his blunt message to Israel before its 'imminent' ground invasion of Lebanon as U.S. embassy frantically works to get Americans out of Beirut

Daily Mail  

President Biden gave an emphatic answer when asked if he was comfortable with Israel’s plan as the U.S. ally masses forces on the border with Lebanon, and it stopped well short of an endorsement. His comments follow reports that Israel is planning a limited ground operation into Lebanon, after a series of withering strikes targeting Hezbollah leadership and weapons, even …

Biden administration fears Iranian attack and is working with Israel on defenses, US official says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden administration fears Iranian attack and is working with Israel on defenses, US official says

CNN  

CNN — The Biden administration is worried that an attack from Iran is being planned in the wake of Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and is working with Israel on defenses, a US official said Sunday night. The Pentagon said in a statement Sunday night that “should Iran, its partners, or its proxies use this moment to target …

Israel warned the US that an operation in Lebanon was coming but gave no details, officials say
3 months ago

Israel warned the US that an operation in Lebanon was coming but gave no details, officials say

The Independent  

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Blinken Says Surprise Escalations Threaten To Derail Cease-Fire Talks For Gaza
3 months ago

Blinken Says Surprise Escalations Threaten To Derail Cease-Fire Talks For Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CAIRO — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed frustration Wednesday at surprise escalations that threaten to derail efforts to broker a cease-fire deal in Gaza, noting that the United States is assessing a deadly attack that caused pagers used by Hezbollah to explode in Lebanon. Blinken, who had meetings with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and …

US airs frustration with Israel's military about strikes in Gaza
3 months, 1 week ago

US airs frustration with Israel's military about strikes in Gaza

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield was unusually …

US airs frustration with Israel’s military about strikes in Gaza
3 months, 1 week ago

US airs frustration with Israel’s military about strikes in Gaza

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Monday accused Israel’s military of striking schools, humanitarian workers and civilians in Gaza in a sign of growing American frustration with its close ally as the war approaches its first anniversary. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield was unusually outspoken against the Israeli military at a U.N. Security Council meeting, saying many …

US to Present Gaza Proposal ‘in Coming Days,’ Blinken Says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US to Present Gaza Proposal ‘in Coming Days,’ Blinken Says

Live Mint  

-- The US, Qatar and Egypt will present a new cease-fire proposal to Israel and Hamas in the coming days, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday, as the Biden administration struggles to find a way to end the war in the Gaza Strip. “We’re in very active discussions, first of all, with our partners in this effort, Egypt and …

Advocates Urge White House To Launch New Investigation Of Israel's Campaign In Gaza
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Advocates Urge White House To Launch New Investigation Of Israel's Campaign In Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING With mounting evidence Israel is breaking legal standards — and its promises to the U.S. — during its ongoing military offensive in Gaza, the Biden administration should stop sending the Israelis weapons and launch a public review of Israeli conduct, a coalition of more than 20 foreign policy and human rights groups argued in a letter to …

Biden pushed Gaza pier over warning it would undercut other aid routes, watchdog says
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden pushed Gaza pier over warning it would undercut other aid routes, watchdog says

NPR  

Biden pushed Gaza pier over warning it would undercut other aid routes, watchdog says toggle caption Leo Correa/AP WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden ordered the construction of a temporary pier to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza earlier this year even as some staffers for the U.S. Agency for International Development expressed concerns that the effort would be difficult to pull …

Israel striking Lebanon to prevent 'large-scale' Hezbollah attack
4 months ago

Israel striking Lebanon to prevent 'large-scale' Hezbollah attack

Raw Story  

The Israeli military launched pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon on Sunday after detecting preparations for "large-scale" attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.The military also warned Israelis to expect incoming missiles and drones launched by Hezbollah, with the government declaring a 48-hour state of emergency. The Middle East had been on edge for weeks after the group and its patron Iran …

‘Empty words’: Advocates say Biden’s Gaza ceasefire nod at DNC falls short
4 months ago

‘Empty words’: Advocates say Biden’s Gaza ceasefire nod at DNC falls short

Al Jazeera  

US president says Palestinian rights demonstrators outside the party convention in Chicago ‘have a point’. Chicago, Illinois – United States President Joe Biden’s send-off speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was often interrupted by adoring chants of “Thank you, Joe.” But outside the convention halls on Monday, thousands of protesters held signs accusing Biden of war crimes and …

Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same
4 months ago

Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same, without saying whether concerns cited by the militant group had been addressed. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, meets with …

Blinken is in Israel trying to arrange a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas
4 months ago

Blinken is in Israel trying to arrange a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas

NPR  

Blinken is in Israel trying to arrange a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying to get a cease-fire agreement for Gaza “across the finish line.” It has been on the table for months, and many are skeptical a deal can be reached. LEILA FADEL, HOST: The Biden administration's top diplomat is in Israel …

US prioritizing self interest at cost of any possibility of peace in Middle East: China Daily editorial
4 months, 1 week ago

US prioritizing self interest at cost of any possibility of peace in Middle East: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Local people in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip evacuate after Israel issued a warning, Aug 12, 2024. The latest US decision to approve the sale of $20 billion worth of arms to Israel, announced by the State Department on Tuesday, shows the United States is continuing to fuel the conflict in the Middle East, which badly needs signals …

US says it’s preparing for significant Iran attack on Israel, possibly this week
4 months, 1 week ago

US says it’s preparing for significant Iran attack on Israel, possibly this week

Deccan Chronicle  

The United States has to be prepared for 'significant' attacks on Israel, which possibly can take place this week, said White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby on Monday amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.This comes after President Joe Biden held talks with the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy as the US aims …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Leaders of France, Germany and Britain endorse calls for cease-fire in Gaza
4 months, 1 week ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Leaders of France, Germany and Britain endorse calls for cease-fire in Gaza

The Independent  

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Hamas demands Biden truce plan implemented as Gazans flee Israeli advance
4 months, 1 week ago

Hamas demands Biden truce plan implemented as Gazans flee Israeli advance

The Hindu  

Hamas on Sunday urged Gaza mediators to implement a truce plan presented by U.S. President Joe Biden instead of holding more talks, as Palestinians fled a new Israeli military operation. Israel said it targeted militants operating out of Gaza City’s Al-Tabieen school and mosque with “precise munitions”, declaring that “at least 19 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were eliminated”. Mr. …

Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden is weighing more US defenses in the Middle East as the US prepares for an Iranian retaliation against Israel that officials say could include an attack on American forces. In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday, Biden said the US would “support Israel’s defense against threats,” which would include “new defensive …

Gaza policy makes US a ‘target’: Former officials
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Gaza policy makes US a ‘target’: Former officials

Al Jazeera  

The 12 officials say the cover provided to Israel has ‘ensured’ the US’s ‘complicity’ in the war on Gaza. A group of former United States government officials have claimed that Washington’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza puts national security at risk. The 12 officials, who resigned over the last nine months protesting against the US policy, said in a …

Israel’s Netanyahu blames Biden for withholding weapons. US officials say that’s not the whole story
6 months ago

Israel’s Netanyahu blames Biden for withholding weapons. US officials say that’s not the whole story

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday claimed the United States is withholding weapons and implied this was slowing Israel’s offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where fighting has exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation for Palestinians. “It’s inconceivable that in the past few months, the administration has been withholding weapons and ammunitions to Israel,” Netanyahu …

The Latest | US is removing aid pier from Gaza coast again due to weather, officials say
6 months, 1 week ago

The Latest | US is removing aid pier from Gaza coast again due to weather, officials say

Associated Press  

The U.S.-built aid pier will be detached from Gaza’s coast for a second time due to rough seas, two U.S. officials said Friday, raising further questions about the viability of the sea route. U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday he doesn’t expect to seal a Gaza cease-fire deal in the near future, as an American-backed proposal with global support has …

US sanctions Israeli group for attacking Gaza aid convoys
6 months, 1 week ago

US sanctions Israeli group for attacking Gaza aid convoys

Al Jazeera  

Biden administration says the Israeli government has a ‘responsibility’ to protect humanitarian trucks heading to Gaza. Washington, DC – The United States has imposed sanctions on a “violent extremist” Israeli group for blocking and damaging humanitarian aid convoys to Gaza as the risk of famine increases in the besieged Palestinian territory. We will not tolerate acts of sabotage and violence …

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