The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated as U.S. continues to seek ceasefire. The U.S. State Department has issued a level 4 alert for travel to Lebanon…
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Secretary Blinken Attends Middle East Discussions in Paris
He advocates for Israel-Hamas ceasefire as Israel-Lebanon tensions increase Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Paris on Thursday to attend diplomatic meetings with his counterparts from Britain,…
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President and Vice President Meet with Hostage Negotiation Team at White House
The president says Hamas will pay after six hostages found dead. Over the weekend, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris responded to the recovery of six…
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White House Says U.S. “Prepared to Defend Israel” in Iran Attacks
National security spokesperson says there’s no reason for Iran to escalate regional tensions. White House National Security Spokesperson John Kirby said that the U.S. remains committed to defending…
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Secretary of State Announces Israel’s Acceptance of Ceasefire Deal
Hamas is reticent to agree to terms. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted a proposal for a temporary ceasefire deal…
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Defense Secretary Sends Guided Missile Submarine to Middle East
Officials seek to deter threatened Iranian attack during Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a U.S. guided missile submarine to the Middle East this week in…
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Secretary of State Approves $20 Billion Sale of Military Equipment to Israel
The Pentagon makes the announcement even as the U.S. continues ceasefire negotiations. The Pentagon reported that Secretary of State Antony Blinken has approved the potential sale of F-15…
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New Intelligence Says Iran Could Attack Israel Within the Week
White House pursues diplomatic avenues to de-escalate the situation. White House spokesperson John Kirby said that an Iranian attack on Israel could happen as soon as this week.…
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U.S. Boosts Middle Eastern Presence as Tensions Increase
The defense secretary deploys a jet squadron and replacement strike group. The Defense Department announced an increase in the U.S. military presence in the Middle East. Defense Secretary…
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White House Says Israel-Hamas Temporary Ceasefire Deal “Close”
The secretary of state and NSC spokesperson both announce progress. White House National Security Spokesperson John Kirby said that Israel and Hamas are close to reaching a temporary…
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