President Trump could potentially override the block. Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee placed a hold on a $1 billion arms…
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U.S. Envoy Visits Israel to Discuss Israeli-Hamas Ceasefire
Envoy Witkoff meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu. U.S. Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to discuss the second…
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President Trump Releases Paused Shipment of Bombs to Israel
Israeli prime minister expresses gratitude over the move. President Donald Trump announced he is ensuring Israel will receive the 2000-pound bombs that they purchased from the U.S. Former…
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President-Elect Threatens Hamas if Hostages Not Released by Inauguration
If they are not freed by January 20, he pledges retaliation. President-elect Donald Trump issued a threat to Hamas if they have not released the hostages before his…
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National Security Advisor Sullivan and Israeli spokesman Mencer speak about the situation. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Israeli Government Spokesman David Mencer spoke separately this past week…
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Secretary of State Announces Aid for Palestinians After Qatar Talks
Secretary Blinken discussed cease-fire, hostage release, and Gaza rebuilding with foreign officials. Last week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the United States is investing an additional…
Read MoreAir Raid Sirens in Tel Aviv As Secretary Blinken Departs
The U.S. secretary of state has been promoting an end to Israel’s war against Hamas. On Wednesday, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to conclude his…
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Secretary Blinken Promotes Ceasefire After Israel Kills Hamas Leader Sinwar
He says that Israel can leverage action to release hostages and establish peace. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week, encouraging…
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U.S. Officials May Pause Aid to Israel Over Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
Secretaries of State and Defense seek concrete measures in warning to the Israeli government. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin sent a letter…
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Secretary Austin Touches Base with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant
He urges Israeli leadership to ensure the safety of UN forces in Lebanon. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on Wednesday,…
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