On Monday night, the US and its allies voted down a UN Security Council resolution that would have called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza as civilians in the enclave are under a brutal siege. The resolution was proposed by Russia and was also supported by China,...
McCaul Preparing Authorization of Military Force If Gaza War Escalates
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told CNN on Monday that he was drawing up an authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) against Hamas, Hezbollah, and other groups in the region if the Gaza war escalates. "I hope I...
Hundreds Killed in Israeli Bombing of Gaza Hospital
Israeli airstrikes targeted the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday night, killing hundreds and wounding many more, Middle East Eye reported. Reports say at least 500 people were killed, mainly women and children. For their part, the Israeli military is...
Israel Asks US for Additional $10 Billion in Military Aid
Israel has asked the US for an additional $10 billion in military aid amid its onslaught in Gaza, The New York Times reported on Monday night. The report said lawmakers in Congress are working with the White House to craft a spending package that will include military...
US Secretly Provided Ukraine With Cluster Bomb ATACMS
CNN reported Tuesday that the US has secretly provided Ukraine with Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), munitions that typically have a range of about 190 miles and can be fired from the HIMARS rocket systems. US officials told The New York Times that the ATACMS...
Report: Israel’s Gaza Ground Invasion Delayed Due to Fears of Hezbollah Attack
The Jerusalem Post reported Monday that Israel has yet to launch a ground invasion of Gaza over fears that Hezbollah could launch a major attack from the north. An Israeli ground incursion appeared imminent on Friday and Saturday after Israel told 1.1 million...
Report: Rep. Jordan Would Allow Vote Linking Israel and Ukraine Aid
Axios reported Monday that four House Republicans walked away from conversations with Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) under the impression that he would allow a vote linking military aid for Ukraine and Israel if he becomes the new House speaker. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA)...
Egypt Says Israel Is Not Cooperating on Delivering Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
Egyptian officials said Monday that Israel is not cooperating on allowing the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza as the enclave is being pushed to the brink due to relentless Israeli airstrikes and a total siege. According to Al Jazeera, Cairo said the Rafah...
Yellen Says the US Can Afford to Fund Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen insisted on Monday that the US could "certainly" afford to fund the war in Ukraine and Israel's onslaught on Gaza as the White House is looking for more military aid for both conflicts. Yellen's comments came a day after President Biden...
Israel Rejects Zelensky Visit
Israel has rejected a request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit the country that was made in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attack, The Times of Israel reported on Monday. Axios reported last week that Zelensky requested to make the trip to Israel...


