Discussions in Lebanon center on Hezbollah’s war against Israel. Senior White House adviser to the president and former Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Amos Hochstein, is…
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Demonstrators Interrupt President’s Speech in Charleston
Pro-Hamas activists call for a cease-fire, President Biden promises conversations with Israel. Pro-Gaza demonstrators interrupted President Joe Biden’s speech in Charleston, South Carolina on Monday, where the president…
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U.S. Defense Secretary Meets with Israeli Officials
He urged Israel to protect Gazans. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Israeli counterpart and the nation’s military chief on Monday in Tel Aviv. Secretary Austin…
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UN Passes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution, U.S. Votes Against
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield tried to get GA to include a denunciation of Hamas. The United Nations General Assembly voted to call for a ceasefire in Gaza on Tuesday, with…
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Israel Denies Use of White Phosphorous Against Enemies
White House had expressed concerns regarding the possible illegal use of the substance as anti-personnel weapon. Israel responded to accusations this week that its military used white phosphorus…
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Federal Judge Orders Disclosure of Hamas Funding
Judge writes that recent actions against Israel are sufficient basis. U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson of Texas sued President Biden’s administration in December 2022 for information on the amount…
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Senator Schumer Calls on Nation to Reject Antisemitism
He warns against allowing debate over events in Israel to cross over into hatred of Jewish people at large. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York gave…
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Director of Mossad takes part in the discussion on possibly extending the ceasefire. It took two weeks of diplomatic negotiations to establish the initial agreement between Israel and…
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Treasury Coordinates with UK on Sanctions Against Iran, Hamas
The moves are based on the belief that Iran is financially supporting Hamas. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced a third round of sanctions against Hamas-affiliated officials…
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Senate Committees Hold Closed Meeting on Online Influences
DNI officials brief legislators on foreign powers swaying public opinion through social media such as TikTok. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence held a closed-door meeting…
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