In a 20-2 vote with 12 abstentions, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a new resolution demanding Iran resume total cooperation with the JCPOA nuclear deal of 2015, and to readmit inspectors. The resolution was worded similarly to one pushed...
US Sanctions Georgian Officials Over Foreign Agents Law
On Thursday, the State Department announced sanctions on Georgian officials over a foreign agents bill that the speaker of Georgia's parliament signed into law earlier in the week. The law, titled "On the Transparency of Foreign Influence," requires non-governmental...
Gaza Pier Repairs Will Cost US Military at Least $22 Million
The repairs to the US-built pier that was damaged off the coast of Gaza will cost at least $22 million, The Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing two Pentagon officials. The US military is currently working to repair the pier in the Israeli port of Ashdod and...
US-Provided Bombs Used in Israeli Strikes on UN School in Central Gaza
Israel used US-provided bombs in strikes on a UN-run school in central Gaza that was sheltering thousands of displaced Palestinians, according to an analysis from CNN. The school in the Nuseirat camp was targeted early Thursday morning, and at least 40 Palestinians...
Israeli Soldier Killed, Nine Wounded in Lebanon Hezbollah Drone Strike
As a result of a Hezbollah drone strike against Israeli troops in northern Israel, it is now reported that one of the soldiers, a reserve sergeant, Rafael Kodris, has died of his injuries. The strike took place in the Harvish area of Upper Galilee. Nine other soldiers...
In D-Day Speech, Biden Celebrates Deaths of Russian Soldiers in Ukraine
President Biden, first lady Jill Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, and his wife Brigitte Macron in Normandy, France on June 6, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz President Biden celebrated the deaths of Russian soldiers in Ukraine during a speech in Normandy,...
Trump Complains About the Israel Lobby Losing Influence on Congress
Former President Donald Trump complained in an interview with Fox News's Sean Hannity about the Israel lobby not having as much influence over Congress as it once did and vowed he would be a staunch supporter of Israel if re-elected. "You know, Israel was the most...
Hamas Reiterates Call for Permanent Ceasefire and Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza for Hostage Deal
The head of Hamas's political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, reaffirmed on Wednesday the Palestinian group's conditions of a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza for any hostage deal with Israel. "The movement and factions of the resistance will deal...
Republican Senator Confirms Ukrainian Strike on Russia With US Weapons
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that Ukraine has used US-provided weapons to carry out strikes on Russian territory, which risks a major response from Russia. The report also...
Israeli Ministers Call for Escalation in Gaza and Invasion of Lebanon at Provocative Flag Day March
On Wednesday, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir both called for Israel to escalate in Gaza and to invade southern Lebanon, The Times of Israel reported. The two ministers made the remarks in speeches during the...