White House downplays Biden, national security aide’s blunt comments on Israel
10 months, 2 weeks ago

White House downplays Biden, national security aide’s blunt comments on Israel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday sought to downplay sharp criticism levied against Israel by President Joe Biden and a senior national security official over how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has conducted Israel’s four-month-old war aimed at rooting out Hamas militants from Gaza. Biden, speaking to reporters Thursday evening, called Israel’s military operations in Gaza “over the top” and said the suffering of innocent people has “got to stop.” While Biden has previously expressed concern about the mounting Palestinian civilian toll — more than 27,000 have been killed in Gaza since the conflict erupted — his direct criticism of the Israelis has been muted. Then on Friday, the New York Times reported it had obtained a recording in which the president’s deputy principal national security adviser, Jon Finer, expressed a “lack of confidence” in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government during a meeting with Arab American and Muslim community leaders this week. “The President has made clear since the first days of this conflict that we share the aim of defeating Hamas, but that Israel must reduce, as much as possible, the impact of its operation on innocent civilians.” Finer in the recording also spoke of “missteps” by the Biden administration and expressed regret that the administration may have left a “a very damaging impression” early in the war with its “wholly inadequate public accounting for how much the president, the administration and the country values the lives of Palestinians.” The comments appear to reflect a growing frustration in the White House with the conflict that was sparked on Oct. 7 after Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel, killing 1,200 and taking about 250 others hostage.

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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 …

Trump team agrees to work with Biden team on world crises
2 weeks ago

Trump team agrees to work with Biden team on world crises

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday. But a funny thing happened on Trump’s way back to the White House: The Trump national security team has come to understand that it has no choice but to work with the Biden team as conflicts in Gaza, Syria …

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 …

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- US President Joe Biden in remarks Sunday from the White House laid out a three-pronged policy forward as the opposition forces in Syria seized control of the capital, warning against any extremists' threats. Second, the president said, the United States will help ensure stability "in eastern Syria, protecting any personnel, our personnel, against any threats," and maintain the …

White House says 'not there yet' on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Raw Story  

The White House is working on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza but is "not there yet," the U.S. 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 military …

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—As the Biden administration seeks to broker an end-of-term peace deal in the Middle East, it is bringing along a surprising back-seat partner: Donald Trump. “I’m skeptical that there will be a cease-fire deal in Gaza regardless of the coordination happening with the Trump transition team," because Netanyahu is reluctant to commit to a permanent halt in the fighting, said …

'We're begging you': Relatives of hostages block entrance to Netanyahu's office, demand Gaza truce deal
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'We're begging you': Relatives of hostages block entrance to Netanyahu's office, demand Gaza truce deal

Firstpost  

Eli Albag, the father of a 19-year-old woman who was taken captive on October 7, says that Netanyahu should reach an agreement with Hamas just as he secured a deal with Hezbollah As Lebanon celebrates the culmination of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal with the displaced heading home after months of conflict, relatives of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza feel …

Trump team claims Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal brokered by Biden is actually Trump's win
4 weeks ago

Trump team claims Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal brokered by Biden is actually Trump's win

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration kept President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration closely apprised of its efforts to broker the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah that is slated to go into effect early Wednesday, according to the outgoing Democratic administration. Trump's transition team just on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden's White House that will allow transition staff …

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 …

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 …

Biden can still save what remains of Gaza, and his sorry legacy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden can still save what remains of Gaza, and his sorry legacy

Al Jazeera  

He can stop arming Israel now, and go down in history as the president who – albeit belatedly – put an end to a genocide. And every minute of every hour of every day, innocent Israelis remain captive by Hamas and the imperial designs and parochial whims of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who has – according to his sacked defence …

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 …

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 …

Why Netanyahu might want to swing the US election for Trump
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Netanyahu might want to swing the US election for Trump

The Independent  

In the year since the Hamas rampage into southern Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu has found himself coordinating a war on five fronts: the IDF is fighting on the ground in Gaza and Lebanon; an air and intelligence war against the Houthis in Yemen; with Iran’s proxies; and, most riskily, against Iran directly. President Biden’s extraordinary flurry of public statements about what …

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 …

Biden says he doesn’t know whether Israel may be holding up peace deal to influence U.S. election
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says he doesn’t know whether Israel may be holding up peace deal to influence U.S. election

LA Times  

President 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 peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. And whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know, but I’m not counting on that.” Biden, in a rare appearance …

Opinion: Why President Biden hasn’t been able to end Israel’s nearly year-old war in Gaza
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: Why President Biden hasn’t been able to end Israel’s nearly year-old war in Gaza

LA Times  

The aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on a crowded tent camp for Palestinians displaced by the war in Muwasi, in the Gaza Strip. As the world prepares to mark the first anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attack and the ensuing war is set to drag into a second year with intense fighting on another front, many Americans are wondering …

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to seal hostage deal amid ‘take it or leave it’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to seal hostage deal amid ‘take it or leave it’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks

The Independent  

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Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough on hostage deal ahead of key meeting
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough on hostage deal ahead of key meeting

Raw Story  

US President Joe Biden on Monday said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a deal for the release of hostages taken by Palestinian armed group Hamas. Asked by reporters at the White House -- where Biden was arriving for a meeting with US negotiators -- if he thought the Israeli leader was doing enough on …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Biden adds to pressure on Netanyahu to reach cease-fire deal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Biden adds to pressure on Netanyahu to reach cease-fire deal

Associated Press  

United States President Joe Biden is adding to the pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he isn’t doing enough to reach a cease-fire deal in Gaza. ___ Here’s the latest: Cease-fire and hostage release negotiations are ongoing, Biden says WASHINGTON — United States President Joe Biden again spoke briefly to reporters, this time as he departed the White …

Two sworn enemies hold the key to ending the war in Gaza. Does either man want a deal?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Two sworn enemies hold the key to ending the war in Gaza. Does either man want a deal?

Associated Press  

The latest flurry of Gaza cease-fire talks — the back-and-forth over now-familiar sticking points and appeals from around the world — obscures a grim truth about the monthslong efforts to end the Israel-Hamas war and free scores of hostages. Any deal requires the signatures of two men: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. It would also …

White House insists it is making progress on Gaza cease-fire as talks continue over the weekend
4 months ago

White House insists it is making progress on Gaza cease-fire as talks continue over the weekend

Associated Press  

BUELLTON, Calif. — The White House said Friday that cease-fire talks in Cairo have been constructive and will continue over the weekend as the U.S. and Mideast allies continue to press Israel and Hamas to forge an agreement. “There has been progress made,” White House national security spokesman John Kirby said, “We need now for both sides to come together …

Biden speaks with Netanyahu as US prods Israel and Hamas to come to agreement on cease-fire deal
4 months ago

Biden speaks with Netanyahu as US prods Israel and Hamas to come to agreement on cease-fire deal

Associated Press  

BUELLTON, Calif. — President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday as the United States presses Israel and Hamas to agree to a “bridging proposal” that could lead to a cease-fire in the war in Gaza. The two leaders also discussed using high-level talks in Cairo this week between mediators from the U.S., Israel, Egypt and …

‘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 …

In first interview since dropping out, Biden says Trump danger to US
4 months, 2 weeks ago

In first interview since dropping out, Biden says Trump danger to US

Al Jazeera  

Biden added that he dropped out of the US presidential race because he didn’t want to be a distraction, and also discussed Israel’s war on Gaza. Biden stressed that besides what the polls showed him, the main reason behind his decision was also to “maintain democracy” and “defeat Trump”, in reference to former President Donald Trump, who is once again …

US lashes out at far-right Israeli criticism on deal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US lashes out at far-right Israeli criticism on deal

Hindustan Times  

The White House on Friday denounced a far-right Israeli minister in unusually strong terms after he questioned a US-brokered deal for a ceasefire with Hamas. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who was controversially brought into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government despite his extreme background, had urged rejection of a US push for …

Netanyahu meets with Biden, Harris to narrow gaps on Gaza war ceasefire deal
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Netanyahu meets with Biden, Harris to narrow gaps on Gaza war ceasefire deal

The Hindu  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House Thursday to discuss the war in Gaza — and the possibility of securing a cease-fire deal — with U.S. President Joe Biden and likely Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. ‘Gaps are closable’ Mr. Biden reiterated in their Oval Office meeting his calls for Israel and Hamas to quickly agree to …

Biden hosts Israel’s Netanyahu at White House amid Gaza war protests
5 months ago

Biden hosts Israel’s Netanyahu at White House amid Gaza war protests

Al Jazeera  

Israeli prime minister will also meet VP Kamala Harris and ex-President Donald Trump on contentious visit to US. Washington, DC – US President Joe Biden has held talks at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a day after thousands protested against the Israeli leader’s visit to the United States capital amid the Gaza war. Prime Minister Benjamin …

Biden aims for more achievements despite the bane of lame-duck presidents: diminished relevance
5 months ago

Biden aims for more achievements despite the bane of lame-duck presidents: diminished relevance

Associated Press  

— President Joe Biden says he’s “determined to get as much done” as he possibly can in his final six months in the White House as he tries to beat back a defining force that his lame-duck predecessors struggled to vanquish: diminished relevance. “I’m still going to be fully fully engaged,” a gravelly voiced Biden, who is recovering from COVID-19 …

Israel’s Netanyahu walks political tightrope on Washington trip following Biden’s exit from race
5 months ago

Israel’s Netanyahu walks political tightrope on Washington trip following Biden’s exit from race

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for Washington on Monday, leaving behind a brutal war to make a politically precarious speech before the U.S. Congress at a time of great uncertainty following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. Before stepping on the plane, Netanyahu said he would emphasize the theme of Israel’s bipartisanship in his speech and …

Biden faces ridicule for saying he’s been ‘very supportive’ of Palestinians
5 months, 1 week ago

Biden faces ridicule for saying he’s been ‘very supportive’ of Palestinians

Al Jazeera  

US president says he has done more for Palestinians than anyone despite mounting death toll and destruction in Gaza. I’m the guy that made sure that I got the Egyptians to open the border… I’m the guy that’s been able to pull together the Arab states to agree to help the Palestinians with food and shelter.” He added, “I mean, …

Trump calls Biden a ‘bad Palestinian’ in US presidential debate jab
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump calls Biden a ‘bad Palestinian’ in US presidential debate jab

Al Jazeera  

Both candidates fail to address Palestinian suffering, toll of Israel’s war on Gaza as protesters rally near venue. Republican Donald Trump has called US President Joe Biden “a very bad Palestinian” who doesn’t want to help Israel “finish the job” against Hamas in its war on Gaza. He’s become like a Palestinian – but they don’t like him because he’s …

Biden vs. Trump: Where they stand on Israel, Palestinians, Middle East
6 months, 1 week ago

Biden vs. Trump: Where they stand on Israel, Palestinians, Middle East

LA Times  

The Israel-Hamas war has thrust Israel and Palestinians back on the front burner of United States policy, and abruptly injected some long-standing divisive issues into the 2024 presidential race. With mounting international condemnation over an Israeli military response that has left more than 37,000 Palestinians dead, critics say that the Biden administration hasn’t done enough to restrain Israel. “You gotta …

Biden takes a big swing at hostage-for-truce deal, puts onus on Israeli, Hamas officials to step up
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden takes a big swing at hostage-for-truce deal, puts onus on Israeli, Hamas officials to step up

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden is looking past resistance from key Israeli officials as he presses Israel and Hamas to agree to a three-phase agreement that could immediately bring home dozens of Israeli hostages, free Palestinian prisoners and perhaps even lead to an endgame in the nearly eight-month-old Gaza war. White House officials on June 3 said Mr. Biden's decision to make …

Biden takes a big swing at hostage-for-truce deal, puts onus on Israeli, Hamas officials to step up
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden takes a big swing at hostage-for-truce deal, puts onus on Israeli, Hamas officials to step up

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is looking past resistance from key Israeli officials as he presses Israel and Hamas to agree to a three-phase agreement that could immediately bring home dozens of Israeli hostages, free Palestinian prisoners and perhaps even lead to an endgame in the nearly eight-month-old Gaza war. Almost immediately after Biden detailed the proposal — which includes …

Biden's Gaza plan 'not a good deal' but Israel accepts it, says Netanyahu aide
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden's Gaza plan 'not a good deal' but Israel accepts it, says Netanyahu aide

The Hindu  

An aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on June 3 that Israel had accepted a framework deal for winding down the Gaza war now being advanced by U.S. President Joe Biden, though he described it as flawed and in need of much more work. In an interview with Britain's Sunday Times, Ophir Falk, chief foreign policy advisor to Mr. …

US prez Biden presents new Israel ceasefire plan, calls on Hamas to accept it
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US prez Biden presents new Israel ceasefire plan, calls on Hamas to accept it

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday called on Hamas militants to agree to a new offer from Israel on releasing hostages in exchange for a Gaza ceasefire, saying this is the best way to begin winding down the deadly conflict. A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan would meet on Friday …

Biden says Israel has agreed to ‘enduring’ Gaza ceasefire proposal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says Israel has agreed to ‘enduring’ Gaza ceasefire proposal

Al Jazeera  

US president’s announcement comes as he faces widespread criticism over his Gaza policy in lead-up to November election. “The actual proposal put forward by Israel, including the conditional transition from one phase to the next, allows Israel to uphold these principles.” Pressure on Biden Biden’s announcement came as efforts to reach a ceasefire have faltered amid the Israeli military’s push …

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal

NPR  

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal Biden announced at the White House that Israel offered a “comprehensive new proposal” that offers a “roadmap to an enduring cease-fire and the release of all hostages.” ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: President Biden says it is time for the war in Gaza to end. His comments came during a speech from the White …

U.S. opposes 'unilateral' Palestine recognition but warns Israel on funds
7 months ago

U.S. opposes 'unilateral' Palestine recognition but warns Israel on funds

The Hindu  

The White House said on May 22 it opposed "unilateral recognition" of a Palestinian state after Ireland, Norway and Spain announced they would establish relations but warned Israel against withholding funds in retaliation. Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told Mr. Netanyahu that he wants to take retaliatory action including severing an arrangement in which Norway handles funds intended to …

Joe Biden has now managed to anger everybody on Israel
7 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden has now managed to anger everybody on Israel

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 Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Republicans, furious that Biden withheld even some aid to Israel, have proposed legislation that …

Another Biden administration staffer resigns over US stance on Gaza war
7 months, 1 week ago

Another Biden administration staffer resigns over US stance on Gaza war

Al Jazeera  

Lily Greenberg Call says she cannot ‘in good conscience’ represent the US gov’t, condemns ‘disastrous’ Gaza policy. Another staffer in United States President Joe Biden’s administration has publicly resigned in protest of the US’s continued support for Israel amid its war on Gaza, The Associated Press news agency reported. A handful of Biden administration officials and appointees – including a …

U.S. says Israel may have violated international law but evidence is incomplete
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. says Israel may have violated international law but evidence is incomplete

The Hindu  

The Biden administration said on May 10 that Israel's use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law but wartime conditions prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes. The administration's findings, a first-of-its-kind assessment that was compelled by President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats in Congress, comes after seven months of airstrikes, ground fighting and …

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics

NPR  

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: We are now inside six months and counting until Election Day. KELLY: On the Middle East, as you know, President Biden announced this week he will halt further shipments of American bombs to Israel if Israel launches a major ground invasion in Rafah. That's why …

For Biden and Netanyahu, Gaza is a balancing act for their political survival
7 months, 2 weeks ago

For Biden and Netanyahu, Gaza is a balancing act for their political survival

The Independent  

Another week, a few more degrees of separation between the United States and Israel – or so it would appear. With Prime Minister Netanyahu poised to launch a major offensive against the southern Gaza city of Rafah, President Biden said he had warned Israel that if the operation went ahead, he would withhold US weapons. News of the delayed shipment …

Trump says Biden is ‘leading world into WW3’ in scathing Truth Social post
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump says Biden is ‘leading world into WW3’ in scathing Truth Social post

Hindustan Times  

Despite his ongoing legal woes, Donald Trump is not shying away from social media rants. As Stormy Daniels gives her very explicit bombshell testimony in the hush money trial, Trump is directing his focus to Joe Biden. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, the former US president said that Biden is “leading the world straight into World War …

‘Very disappointing statement’: Israel reacts to Joe Biden's threat to stop arms for Rafah offensive
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Very disappointing statement’: Israel reacts to Joe Biden's threat to stop arms for Rafah offensive

Hindustan Times  

Two top Israeli officials criticised US President Joe Biden on Thursday for threatening to stop certain arms supplies to Israel if it invades the crowded Gaza city of Rafah. US President Joe Biden "This is a difficult and very disappointing statement to hear from a president to whom we have been grateful since the beginning of the war," Israel's ambassador …

Inside Biden’s decision to go public with his ultimatum to Israel over Rafah
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside Biden’s decision to go public with his ultimatum to Israel over Rafah

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden’s decision this week to make public his ultimatum that a major Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah would result in a shut-off of some US weapons did not come easily or lightly. Yet Rafah continued to shadow the relationship, as Israeli officials insisted on the necessity of going after Hamas in the city, …

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