Some US senators are calling for direct strikes on Iran in response to the killing of three American troops in a drone attack in Jordan near the Syrian border. President Biden blamed the attacks on "Iran-backed militants," referring to Iraqi Shia militias. But the...
Nancy Pelosi Says Calls for Gaza Ceasefire Is ‘Putin’s Message’
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said on Sunday that American protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza are spreading the "message" of Russian President Vladimir Putin. "For them to call for a ceasefire is Mr. Putin's message, Mr. Putin's message. Make no mistake, this is...
Three American Troops Killed in Drone Attack in Jordan
Three US troops were killed by an overnight drone attack in northeastern Jordan, the first Americans to die by enemy fire in the region since President Biden threw the US's weight behind the Israeli onslaught in Gaza. According to CNN, one-way attack drones hit Tower...
ICJ Rules Against Israel in Gaza Genocide Case
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel’s actions in Gaza could plausibly amount to genocide. The ICJ ordered several injunctions on Israel but stopped short of ordering a ceasefire in Gaza. Late last year, South Africa filed charges in an 84-page...
US Refuses to Say If It Will Respect ICJ Ruling on Genocide Case Against Israel
The US is refusing to say if it will respect an upcoming ruling from the UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ) on South Africa's genocide case against Israel that could order a halt to Israel's onslaught in Gaza. The ruling on whether Israel is committing genocide...
US Confirms It’s Entering Talks That Could Lead to US Withdrawal From Iraq
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed on Thursday that the US and Iraq will start talks on the future of the US military presence in Iraq in the "coming days," which could result in a US withdrawal. Baghdad has been calling for an end to the presence of the...
CIA Chief to Travel to Europe to Discuss Gaza Hostage Talks
CIA Director William Burns will travel to Europe in the coming days to hold talks about the hostage negotiations between Israel and Gaza, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday. Burns is expected to hold a meeting with Israeli Mossad chief David Barnea, Qatari...
US, Israel Advancing Major Fighter Jet Deals Amid Gaza Slaughter
Amid Israel's slaughter in Gaza, US and Israeli officials met in Washington this week to discuss the advancement of major weapons deals that will arm Israel with dozens of fighter jets, Apache helicopters, and munitions. One of the deals includes a new squadron of 25...
Biden Urges Congress to Approve F-16 Sale to Turkey
President Biden has sent a letter to senior members of Congress urging them to quickly approve the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey as Ankara's reward for approving Sweden's NATO membership. The Turkish parliament approved Sweden's NATO bid on Tuesday, and Turkish...
Israeli Forces Flatten Gaza Border Areas to Create Militarized Zone
Israel is destroying buildings and flattening areas of Gaza on the Israeli border to create a so-called "buffer zone" that Israel will militarize, demonstrating its long-term plans to occupy the Strip. According to The Wall Street Journal, Israeli soldiers began...