Posts Tagged: Israel Hamas war
Ritchie Torres Defends John Fetterman, Says Israel Support Cause of Attacks Over Senator’s Mental Health
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) defended Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) amid an onslaught of attacks regarding the latter's mental acuity, claiming that the mounting criticism against...
Israel Won’t Be Involved in New Gaza Aid Plan, Only in Security, US Envoy Says
A US-backed mechanism for getting aid into Gaza should take effect soon, Washington's envoy to Israel said on Friday ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East, without...
US Sens. Tom Cotton, Lindsey Graham Unveil New Resolution Demanding Iran ‘Dismantle’ Nuclear Program
US Republican Sens. Tom Cotton (AK) and Lindsey Graham (SC) on Thursday unveiled a new resolution demanding Iran completely "dismantle" its nuclear program. The resolution was...
Hamas Says It Is Engaged in ‘Fierce Fighting’ in Gaza’s Rafah
Hamas operatives were engaged in "fierce fighting" with Israeli soldiers on Thursday in the south of the Gaza Strip near Rafah, the Palestinian terrorist group said. The statement, issued on...
Biden’s Gaza Humanitarian Aid Pier Injured Far More US Service Members Than Previously Reported
Over 60 US military personnel were injured during the construction and deployment of former President Joe Biden's humanitarian aid pier off the coast of Gaza,...
US, Israel Discuss Possible American-Led Administration for Gaza, Sources Say
The United States and Israel have discussed the possibility of Washington leading a temporary post-war administration of Gaza, according to five people familiar with the matter. The "high-level" consultations have centered...
Witkoff Hints At ‘Expansion of the Abraham Accords’ During Event Marking 77th Israeli Independence Day
Steve Witkoff, the US Special Envoy to the Middle East, hinted that the Trump administration will soon reveal “many announcements related to the expansion of...
Netanyahu Says New Gaza Offensive Will Be Intensive After Israel Approves Expanded Operation Against Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that a new offensive in Gaza will be an intensive military operation aimed at defeating Hamas, but...
US Lawmakers Grill Ireland Ambassador Nominee on Israel
During Thursday’s confirmation hearing for the position of US ambassador to Ireland, Dublin’s long-standing skepticism towards Israel became a central point of discussion. Edward Walsh, the...
Trump’s Nuclear Talks With Iran Prompt Concern Among Republicans, Applause From Ex-Obama Officials
As the US continues to negotiate a potential nuclear deal with Iran, the Trump administration has drawn praise from political adversaries and criticism from traditional...
Trump Says Fewer Than 24 Hostages Still Alive in Gaza, Offers Sympathies to Family of Edan Alexander
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he has become aware that fewer than 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza, heightening urgency to...
‘When Israel Is Strong, America Is Strong’: US Politicians Mark Israel’s 77th Independence Day
US politicians across the political aisle congratulated Israel as the Jewish state celebrated the 77th anniversary of its independence, noting the importance of the relationship...
US Senate Confirms Thomas Barrack as Ambassador to Turkey Amid Concern Over Ankara’s Hamas Support
The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed Thomas Barrack, a private equity leader and long-time supporter of President Donald Trump, as the new US ambassador to...
NYC Police Head Off Anti-Zionist Protest After Black Residents Urged to ‘Rise Up Against’ Orthodox Jews
Anti-Israel activists attempted to swarm the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn on Monday night to protest "Zionism," heightening safety concerns among the New York City...
