Says the U.S. has nothing to do with the offensive. Over the weekend Islamic terrorists took control of Aleppo, Syria, overwhelming the Syrian guard. The terrorists reportedly succeeded…
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White House Announces Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
The announcement “will create the conditions to restore lasting calm and allow residents in both countries to return safely to their homes.“ The White House released an announcement…
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Envoy Hochstein Reports Progress on Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
Lebanese officials seek Israeli withdrawal after continued air strikes. U.S. Special Envoy Amos Hochstein met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz this week after…
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U.S. Envoy Hochstein Meets with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Berri
State Department continues to pursue diplomatic solutions for Israel U.S. Special Envoy Amos Hochstein said that he had a “constructive” meeting with Nabih Berri, the speaker of Lebanon’s…
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State Department Reaffirms U.S. Support for Israel
However, official says the Middle East is “balancing on a knife’s edge.” Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said the United States continues to support Israel as surrounding…
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President Biden Responds to Iran’s Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel
He calls the attack “defeated and ineffective.” President Joe Biden reaffirmed the U.S. support of Israel after Iran launched over 180 ballistic missiles toward Tel Aviv and Jerusalem…
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State Department Urges Americans to Depart from Lebanon
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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Treasury Sanctions Hezbollah Petroleum Gas Smuggling Network
Five companies and two vessels tied to Hezbollah finance team sanctioned. The Treasury Department announced that it has sanctioned ten entities tied to Hezbollah’s oil and gas smuggling…
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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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