The New York Times reports Israel attacked the largest hospital in Gaza in hopes the raid would cause Hamas to relent and accept a hostage deal on terms proposed by Tel Aviv. An Israeli official said that if Hamas accepts the agreement, Tel Aviv will resume the war in...
Israel Will Ignore UN Security Council Resolution Calling for Pause in Fighting in Gaza
The UN Security Council passed a resolution on Wednesday that called for a temporary pause to the fighting in Gaza. Tel Aviv said the call for a short peace was a decision “disconnected from reality and holds no significance.” The resolution passed the UN’s most...
Netanyahu Ally Says the Prime Minister’s Days in Office Are Numbered
Benjamin Netanyahu’s hold on power in Tel Aviv suffered two setbacks on Wednesday. Messages from a member of his Likud Party surfaced asserting Netanyahu’s days in office “are numbered.” Additionally, the head of the opposition in Israel, Yair Lapid, demanded the...
Israel Tells Palestinians To Evacuate City in Southern Gaza
Israeli aircraft dropped leaflets on a city in the southern half of the Gaza Strip, instructing Palestinians to flee the area. The evacuation notice suggests that Tel Aviv plans to ramp up its military operation in south Gaza. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed a...
Diplomats Warn White House Support for Israel Is Destroying US Image in Middle East
CNN reports that American diplomats in the Middle East sent a diplomatic cable to the White House raising the alarm that the Israeli military operations in Gaza are causing severe damage to the US reputation in the region. Washington is Tel Aviv's most dedicated...
Israel Rejects US-Proposed Temporary Halt to Fighting
During a trip to Israel, America’s top diplomat pushed Tel Aviv to agree to limited “humanitarian pauses” to allow aid into Gaza and facilitate negotiations for Hamas to release prisoners. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said there would not be a temporary pause in...
The US Announces New $425 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine
The US rolled out its 50th weapons package for Ukraine. The arms shipment will include air defenses, artillery rounds, and anti-armor weapons. The Pentagon will purchase $300 million in arms on behalf of Kyiv, depleting all the funds in the Ukraine Security Assistance...
New House Speaker: Russia, China, and Iran Are New Axis of Evil
Representative Mike Johnson vowed to support the wars in Ukraine and Israel in an interview after becoming House Speaker. The Congressman told Sean Hannity that China, Russia, and Iran make up an “axis of evil” that poses a huge threat to the US. The Speaker presented...
Massive Israeli Strikes Cut Internet in Gaza, IDF Begins Ground Operations
For the latest updates on the Israeli invasion of Gaza, see Middle East Eye and Al-Jazeera. Update 10/28 3pm (EDT): Aid groups and media outlets continue to report having little to no contact with their colleagues in Gaza. An Israeli military official announced, “This...
White House Seeks $105 Billion To Arm Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan
On Friday, the White House rolled out its proposed $105 billion bill to arm Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The legislation also includes funding for the border and humanitarian assistance. US officials say over $50 billion will go to American weapons manufacturers. The...