A member of the Israeli Knesset has doubled down on comments he made in November when he called to "burn Gaza now" and is now claiming there are "no innocents" in areas where the Israeli military ordered evacuations. "I stand behind what I said. It is better to burn,...
Russia’s Intensified Airstrikes are Depleting Ukraine’s Air Defenses
Ukraine's air defenses are being depleted by Russia's intensified missile and drone attacks as Western military aid for Ukraine is drying up. "Intense Russian air attacks force us to use a corresponding amount of air defense means," Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yurii...
Blinken Slams South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel as ‘Meritless’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has come out strongly against South Africa's genocide case against Israel that was filed at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), calling it "meritless." Blinken made the comments during a press conference in Israel. "The charge...
Israeli Defense Minister Tells Blinken the Bombardment of Gaza’s Khan Younis Is Intensifying
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday that Israel's attack on the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis is intensifying. One purpose of Blinken's visit was to push Israeli officials to reduce the intensity of the...
Israeli Military Claims It Killed Hamas Official in Syria
The Israeli military claimed on Monday that it "eliminated" a Hamas official in southern Syria who was allegedly responsible for rocket attacks on Israel. The Israeli military named the Hamas official Hassan Akasha and said he was a "central figure" in rocket attacks...
Pentagon Says US Has No Plans to Withdraw From Iraq
The Pentagon said Monday that it has no plans to withdraw from Iraq despite Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani saying he's taking steps to expel the US-led international coalition that's based in the country. "Right now, I'm not aware of any plans (to plan...
US Officials Think Netanyahu Might See War in Lebanon as Key to Political Survival
Some US officials are concerned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might see an expanded war in Lebanon as key to his political survival, The Washington Post reported on Sunday. Polls show the majority of Israelis want Netanyahu to resign once the campaign...
Israel to Tell Blinken Palestinians Can’t Return to the North Until New Hostage Deal
Israeli officials are expected to tell Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel won't allow Palestinians who fled north Gaza to return home until a new hostage deal is reached with Hamas, Axios reported on Monday. Blinken is in the region and is due to meet with...
US Flies F-16 Fighter Jets Over Bosnia in Threat to Serbs Who Want Secession
The US flew two F-16 fighter jets over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday as a show of force meant as a threat to Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodnik, who wants independence for the Serb-majority area of the country he controls. Dodnik is the president of the Republika...
Protesters Calling for Gaza Ceasefire Interrupt Biden Speech
Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza interrupted President Biden during a speech at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, the scene of the 2015 shooting committed by Dylan Roof that killed nine people. "If you really care...