Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday rejected the idea of the US calling for a ceasefire in Gaza when confronted with the massive number of child casualties in Israel's onslaught. "UNICEF says 1,524 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip during these...
Israeli Military Says Soldier Killed During Raid Into Gaza
The Israeli military said Sunday that one Israeli soldier was killed and three were injured by an anti-tank missile during a raid into the besieged Gaza Strip. The statement from the Israeli military came as the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, said on...
Israel to Consider Civilians ‘Terrorist Accomplices’ If They Stay in North Gaza
The Israeli military has told Palestinian civilians living in north Gaza that if they don't evacuate to the south, they will be considered "an accomplice in a terrorist organization," The warning was made in threatening leaflets dropped by Israeli drones on Saturday....
US Sends More Air Defenses to Middle East as Escalation Risk Rises
On Saturday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced the US was sending more air defense systems to the Middle East as US forces in the region are coming under attack due to President Biden's backing of Israel's onslaught on Gaza. Austin blamed the escalations on...
State Department Official Resigns Over Biden’s Support for Israel’s Gaza War
An official with the State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM) announced his resignation on Wednesday due to President Biden's full-throated support for Israel's onslaught in Gaza that came after the October 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel. Josh...
Israel Says It Will Allow Humanitarian Aid From Egypt Into Gaza
The Israeli government agreed to allow the entry of some trucks carrying humanitarian aid from Egypt into Gaza amid its relentless attack on the besieged enclave. Gaza has been under a "complete siege" after Israel cut off all electricity, food, fuel, and water going...
Jewish Groups Lead Capitol Protest Calling for Gaza Ceasefire
On Wednesday, a group of protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza entered the Cannon House Office Building, a congressional office just across the street from the US Capitol Building. The demonstration was organized by two Jewish groups, Jewish Voice for Peace and...
Netanyahu Says Biden Pledged to Help Continue War on Gaza
After meeting with President Biden on Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he secured a pledge that the US would help Israel continue its bombardment of Gaza. "We agreed on actions and deeds that ensure the continuation of our just war. We agreed...
US, Allies Defeat UN Security Council Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire
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...