He says that Israel can leverage action to release hostages and establish peace. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week, encouraging…
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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…
Read MoreArmy Private Attempting to Aid ISIS Sentenced to 14 Years of Prison
He sent sensitive information to covert FBI agent posing as ISIS fighter. A former Army private was sentenced to over 14 years in prison for attempting to support…
Read MoreTreasury 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…
Read MoreArrested Terror Suspect Worked as Former CIA Guard
The Afghan man was arrested for plotting an attack on U.S. Election Day. The Department of Justice announced that an Afghan national was arrested in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,…
Read MoreTreasury Imposes More Hamas-Related Sanctions
The department marks the anniversary of October 7th by sanctioning the terrorist group’s funding network. The Treasury Department imposed sanctions against parts of Hamas’ funding network on Monday,…
Read MoreDHS Threat Assessment Highlights 2024 Election and the Middle East
China, Russia, and Iran remain the greatest global adversaries. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published its annual threat assessment report, predicting that the United States will…
Read MoreState 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…
Read MorePresident 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…
Read MoreState 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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