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. and Israel Say Hamas is Blocking a Hostage Deal
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…
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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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FBI Now Investigating Leaked U.S.-Israel-Iran Documents
Officials uncertain whether the source was a government worker or a foreign hacker. The FBI announced that they have begun investigating the leak of two highly classified government…
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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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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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Pentagon Announces U.S. to Send Anti-Missile System and Troops to Israel
The unusual show of U.S. military force adds to Israel’s robust defenses. The Pentagon announced this week that a THAAD anti-missile system and corresponding troops will be sent…
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Treasury Expands Sanctions on Iranian Petroleum Industry
Department responds to Iran’s second direct attack on Israel. The Department of the Treasury expanded its sanctions against Iran’s oil and petroleum industry on Friday, responding to the…
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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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