President Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday and backed Israel’s claim that it did not bomb the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday, saying it appeared the “other team” was responsible. “Based on what I’ve seen, it appears as though it was done by...
White House Has Discussed Military Response If Hezbollah Attacks Israel
The White House has discussed the possibility of using military force against Hezbollah if the Lebanese Shia group launches a significant attack on Israel, Axios reported on Tuesday. The report reads: "The scenario of using US military force if Hezbollah were to join...
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...
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...
House Democrats Introduce Resolution Calling for Gaza Ceasefire
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...