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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 …

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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 …

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Biden and Harris Face a Grim Middle East Liability Despite Avoided War
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Biden and Harris Face a Grim Middle East Liability Despite Avoided War

CNN  

Ten days before the American presidential election, an uncontrollable war in the Middle East appears to have been avoided for now, much to the relief of President Joe Biden’s aides at the White House and Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign team in Delaware. However, the conflict remains as firmly gnarled as ever, with Iran now mulling its own response to …

Biden: Sinwar's Death Represents a Pivotal Moment for Peace in Gaza
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden: Sinwar's Death Represents a Pivotal Moment for Peace in Gaza

Associated Press  

President Joe Biden expressed optimism that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli troops is an opportunity to end the yearlong war in Gaza and free hostages held by the militant group. He called for a cease-fire and political settlement that provides a better future for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

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

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

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden ordered the construction of a temporary pier to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza this year even as some at the U.S. Agency for International Development expressed concerns that the effort would be difficult to accomplish and undercut the effort to persuade Israel to open “more efficient” land crossings to get food into the territory, according …

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Israeli tanks push deeper into Gaza, as Biden urges peace
4 months ago

Israeli tanks push deeper into Gaza, as Biden urges peace

Hindustan Times  

By Nidal al-Mughrabi Israeli tanks push deeper into Gaza, as Biden urges peace CAIRO - Israeli forces pressed deeper into areas of the central and southern Gaza Strip as they battled Hamas fighters, while Palestinian health officials said on Thursday that Israeli strikes had killed at least 22 people across the enclave. The new escalation comes hours after U.S. President …

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Could Palestine decide the US presidential election?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Could Palestine decide the US presidential election?

Al Jazeera  

It has been a dramatic half a month for US politics with a dizzying string of rapid-fire events. President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race, endorsing his vice president, Kamala Harris, who within a week managed to win enough delegate support to secure the nomination at the upcoming Democratic National Convention set for August 19-22. Let us remember that …

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Kamala Harris shifts tone on Gaza, but advocates say US voters want more
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Kamala Harris shifts tone on Gaza, but advocates say US voters want more

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian rights advocates demand action as the vice president and likely Democratic nominee expresses sympathy for Gaza. Washington, DC – Vice President Kamala Harris says she will “not be silent” in the face of Palestinian suffering, as Israel’s war in Gaza rages on. “Harris created distance from Biden on Gaza by emphasizing Palestinian suffering,” a Washington Post headline read after …

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Harris tells Netanyahu ‘it is time’ to end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home
5 months ago

Harris tells Netanyahu ‘it is time’ to end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home

Associated Press  

Follow the AP’s live updates of Netanyahu’s visit to Washington. Harris said she had a “frank and constructive” conversation with Netanyahu in which she affirmed Israel’s right to defend itself but also expressed deep concern about the high death toll in Gaza over nine months of war and the “dire” humanitarian situation there. “And as I just told Prime Minister …

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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 …

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Israel war on Gaza updates: Israel forces Palestinians into 20% of Gaza: UN
5 months ago

Israel war on Gaza updates: Israel forces Palestinians into 20% of Gaza: UN

Al Jazeera  

The main purpose of Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit is a speech to a joint meeting of the US Congress. Why Netanyahu is coming US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that President Biden planned to focus on determining what it will take for the United States, Israel and others to get a captive release and ceasefire deal done in the coming …

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Biden’s legacy is Gaza genocide, Palestinian rights advocates say
5 months ago

Biden’s legacy is Gaza genocide, Palestinian rights advocates say

Al Jazeera  

As politicians laud US president’s character, critics say Biden will be remembered for his support for Israeli ‘crimes’. For many Palestinian rights advocates, the carnage and abuses in Gaza will define Biden’s place in the history books, as the US remains steadfast in its support of Israel’s war in the Palestinian territory. You are a kind and decent man who …

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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 …

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The Biden administration says Israel hasn’t crossed a red line on Rafah. This could be why
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Biden administration says Israel hasn’t crossed a red line on Rafah. This could be why

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Acknowledging only “an uptick” in Israeli military activity, the United States has gone to lengths to avoid any suggestion that Israeli forces have crossed a red line set by President Joe Biden in the deepening offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. “I think if it weren’t an election year, you would see the president being a …

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Biden details Israel's proposed three-phase hostage, ceasefire deal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden details Israel's proposed three-phase hostage, ceasefire deal

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday detailed a three-phase deal proposed by Israel to Hamas militants that he says would lead to the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza and could end the grinding, nearly 8-month-old Mideast war. The Democratic president in remarks from the White House called the proposal “a road map to an enduring cease-fire and …

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Biden says it’s ‘time for this war to end’ as he lays out Israeli ceasefire proposal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says it’s ‘time for this war to end’ as he lays out Israeli ceasefire proposal

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden asserted Friday that Hamas has been degraded to a point where it can no longer carry out the type of attack that launched the current eight-month conflict in Gaza, laying out a three-phase proposal Israel has submitted to wind down the grinding crisis as he declared, “It’s time for this war to end.” It was …

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US says it's ‘reasonable to assess’ that Israel violated international humanitarian law using American weapons
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US says it's ‘reasonable to assess’ that Israel violated international humanitarian law using American weapons

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration came out on Friday and said that it is “reasonable to assess” that the American weapons that Israel used in Gaza are “inconsistent” and abuse of international humanitarian law and, therefore, Israel’s actions are obviously not right as per the international standards. A State Department-drafted report acknowledges ongoing investigations into possible violations but admits that they do …

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Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The US is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The US is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Facing heat over its military support for Israel’s war, the Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind formal verdict this week on whether the airstrikes on Gaza and restrictions on delivery of aid have violated international and U.S. laws designed to spare civilians from the worst horrors of war. Israel’s campaign to crush the Hamas militant group …

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Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The U.S. is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The U.S. is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict

LA Times  

President Biden speaks before signing an aid package that also includes support for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other allies, at the White House last month. Facing heat over its military support for Israel’s war on Hamas, the Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind formal verdict this week on whether the airstrikes on Gaza and restrictions on delivery of …

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In Holocaust remembrance, Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza war
7 months, 2 weeks ago

In Holocaust remembrance, Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza war

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday decried a “ferocious surge” in antisemitism on college campuses and around the globe in the months since Hamas attacked Israel and triggered a war in Gaza, using a ceremony to remember victims of the Holocaust to also denounce new waves of violence and hateful rhetoric toward Jews. And we will not forget.” President …

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US delays sending Joint Direct Attack Munitions to Israel: Report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US delays sending Joint Direct Attack Munitions to Israel: Report

Al Jazeera  

Wall Street Journal reports Biden administration has not followed up with official notification about proposed sale of precision arms. The administration of President Joe Biden has been criticised over its policy of arming Israel, which critics say violates US laws banning military aid and weapon sales to countries engaged in rights abuses. The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that …

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‘No surprise’: US students slam Biden’s comments on Gaza encampments
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘No surprise’: US students slam Biden’s comments on Gaza encampments

Al Jazeera  

Students say Biden risks ‘losing entire generation of voters’ over his Gaza policy and condemnation of college protests. President Joe Biden says “order must prevail” on university campuses in the United States, just hours after police raided and dismantled another protest encampment in support of Palestinians. “There’s a disappointment, but there’s no surprise,” Kali, a student protester at George Washington …

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Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s actions in Gaza: Poll
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s actions in Gaza: Poll

Al Jazeera  

Poll shows ‘clear disconnect’ between President Joe Biden’s policies and US public, especially Democrats, analyst says. The Gallup poll released on Wednesday found that 55 percent of respondents disapproved of the Israeli military’s actions in the Gaza Strip, up from 45 percent who said they disapproved in November, a month after Israel began its operation. “The Gallup poll reflects a …

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Biden cajoles Netanyahu with tough talk, humanitarian concerns but Israeli PM remains dug in
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden cajoles Netanyahu with tough talk, humanitarian concerns but Israeli PM remains dug in

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has stepped up public pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, warning he’s “hurting Israel” and speaking candidly about “come to Jesus” conversations with the leader over the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “Well, I don’t know exactly what the president meant, but if he meant.that I’m pursuing private policies against the majority, the …

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