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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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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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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U.S. Military Bombs Roughly 12 Houthi Strongholds
Responds to threats against Israel and downed U.S. military drone. U.S. officials confirmed that the United States struck over a dozen Houthi strongholds on Friday. After shooting down…
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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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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…
Read MoreU.S. Embassy Advises Americans to Leave Lebanon
The embassy tells U.S. citizens to “create a crisis plan of action.” The U.S. Embassy in Beirut urged American citizens to leave the country of Lebanon, just one…
Read MoreWhite House Responds to Hezbollah Attack on Israel
NSC spokesperson reiterates U.S. support for Israel in the face of Iran-backed threats. White House National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson responded to the rocket attack of Hezbollah…
Read MoreDefense Secretary Advocates for Diplomatic Solution for Israel, Hezbollah
He says it is essential to de-escalate violence at Israel’s northern border. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the importance of diplomat work between Israel and Hezbollah, saying that…
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White House Considers Strike Response to Iran Attack
The administration wants to respond appropriately to lethal strikes while avoiding war. The White House is facing a balancing act in the aftermath of an Iran-backed drone strike…
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