As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political career is in peril due to his failure to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel, the Israeli leader has been meeting with members of his Likud party to ensure continued support. According to...
Sen. McConnell Says Calls to Condition Israel Aid are ‘Ridiculous’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Tuesday dismissed growing calls to condition military aid to Israel, calling them "ridiculous," as Israel has been killing civilians at a historic pace in Gaza. "Our relationship with Israel is the closest national...
NATO Chief Urges Members to ‘Stay the Course’ on Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday urged alliance members to continue funding the proxy war in Ukraine amid growing signs that Western support for the conflict is waning. "We just have to stay the course. This is about also about our security...
Israel and Hamas Exchange Prisoners for the Fifth Day
Israel and Hamas exchanged prisoners for the fifth straight day on Tuesday as the extension of the initial four-day truce appears to be successful despite the two sides blaming the other for briefly violating the ceasefire earlier in the day. Hamas released 12 more...
Russia’s Lavrov to Attend OSCE Meeting in NATO Member North Macedonia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov plans to attend a meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) from November 30 to December 1. To facilitate Lavrov's trip, Bulgaria and North Macedonia have agreed to temporarily suspend a ban on...
Gaza Truce Brings Lull in Attacks on US Troops in Iraq and Syria
Since October 17, US troops based in Iraq and Syria have come under steady rocket and drone fire. At least 73 attacks have been carried out on US bases in the two countries, but they have stopped since the truce between Israel and Hamas to facilitate the hostage deal...
Sen. Schumer Vows to Bring Bill for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan Funding to Floor for Vote Soon
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) vowed in a letter to his colleagues to bring a bill to the Senate floor as soon as December 4 to fund military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. President Biden has requested the funding as part of a massive $105 billion...
US Denies It’s Pressuring Ukraine to Negotiate With Russia
A US official has denied that the Biden administration is nudging Ukraine toward negotiations with Russia, saying it's up to Kyiv when to seek peace talks. The comments from James O'Brien, assistant secretary of state for Europe and Eurasian affairs, came in response...
US Military Says It Thwarted Ship Hijacking in Gulf of Aden Near Somalia
The US military said it thwarted a ship hijacking in the Gulf of Aden near Somalia on Monday as tensions continue to rise in the region due to Israel's campaign in Gaza. US Central Command said in a press release that the destroyer USS Mason and allied ships responded...
Qatar Says Israel and Hamas Agree to Extend Truce for Two Days
Qatar announced Monday that Israel and Hamas agreed to extend the truce under the Hostage deal for another 48 hours. "The State of Qatar announces, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce for an additional two...