The discussions explore alternatives to an invasion of Rafah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to reschedule a meeting with President Biden’s administration after canceling the delegation when…
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Secretary Austin Meets With Israeli Defense Minister Gallant
At the Pentagon, the leaders discussed the war against Hamas in Gaza. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon this…
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Israeli PM Cancels Meeting with U.S. President After UN Resolution Passes
The U.S. opted to abstain from the vote rather than veto the measure. The United States abstained from voting on a United Nations Security Council resolution on Monday…
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U.S. Secretary of State Visiting the Middle East
He meets with Arab foreign ministers on Thursday. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began a tour of the Middle East on Wednesday with discussions in Saudi Arabia regarding…
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Secretary of State Acknowledges Gaza Cease-Fire Depends on Hamas
Negotiators for Hamas left recent talks in Cairo. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken referenced a plan President Joe Biden mentioned during his State of the Union address…
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Vice President Meets with Israeli War Cabinet Official
Minister Gantz visits Washington, D.C., without Prime Minister Netanyahu’s approval. Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz on Monday at the White House.…
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President Says U.S. Will Air Drop Aid into Gaza
Humanitarian aid trucks have encountered difficulties in distributing to the Palestinians. President Joe Biden stated that the United States will start to air-drop humanitarian aid into Gaza in…
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Congressional Group Seeks Journalist Protections in Gaza
Legislators send a letter to the U.S. secretary of state regarding the number of journalists who have reportedly been killed in the conflict. Representatives Gerry Connolly of Virginia…
Read MoreU.S. Vetoes Cease-Fire Resolution at UN Security Council Meeting
U.S. ambassador to the UN says an unconditional cease-fire “will not bring about a durable peace.” The United Nations Security Council proposed a resolution that called for an…
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Senate Passes $93.5 Billion Aid Package
Border security funding was not included and no offsetting cuts were made. The Senate passed a supplemental package Tuesday morning. The measure would provide $60 billion in assistance…
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