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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
On Monday, a group of progressive Democrats in the House introduced a resolution calling for de-escalation and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel. "I am grieving for every Palestinian, Israeli, and American life lost to this violence, and my heart breaks for...
The Pentagon has selected 2,000 troops to prepare for a potential deployment to support Israel, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Pentagon officials told the paper that the troops would be tasked with missions like advising and medical support and are not...
