Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir sparked a backlash on Monday by saying that he wanted to build a synagogue on the Al-Asqa Mosque compound in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem. Al-Aqsa, known to the Israelis as Temple Mount, is one of the holiest...
Israel Says US Has Delivered 50,000 Tons of Military Aid Since Start of Gaza Slaughter
The Israeli Defense Ministry said Monday that the US has delivered over 50,000 tons of weapons and other military equipment since the start of Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza, demonstrating the Biden administration's staunch support for the slaughter. Since...
US Helped Israel Track Hezbollah Rockets and Drones
A US official told Al Arabiya that the US helped Israel track Hezbollah rockets and drones that were fired into Israel Sunday morning. The official insisted the US assistance didn't go beyond intelligence, saying that the US was not involved in the strikes on Lebanon...
Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Heavy Round of Fire Across Border
Early Sunday, Israel announced it was launching "preemptive strikes" against Hezbollah in Lebanon and carried out what appeared to be its largest bombing of southern Lebanon since the start of Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza. The Israeli military said 100 fighter...
Democrats Refuse To Let Palestinian Americans Speak at the DNC
The Democratic Party has refused to allow a Palestinian American to speak at the Democratic National Convention despite pressure from delegates. The request for a Palestinian to speak at the DNC was made by members of the Uncommitted National Movement, who represent...
Blinken ‘Sentenced Ceasefire Talks to Death’ With Comments on Netanyahu
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments about Gaza ceasefire talks this week sentenced the negotiations to death, Middle East Eye reported Thursday, citing Israeli media. After meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, Blinken said the...
Netanyahu at Odds With Israeli Military Over Gaza-Egypt Border
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to insist that Israel must maintain control of the Gaza-Egypt border, known as the Philadelphi Corridor, as part of any hostage and ceasefire deal with Hamas, but the Israeli military doesn't agree. Netanyahu has...
Hostage Talks at Impasse Because US Proposal Is Too Favorable Toward Israel
Hostage deal talks between Israel and Hamas are at an impasse because the new US proposal submitted last week goes too far to accommodate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demands, The Times of Israel reported Wednesday. The report cited two Arab officials...
New Democratic Party Platform Pledges ‘Ironclad’ Commitment to Israel
On Monday, delegates at the Democratic National Convention voted to adopt the party's new 2024 platform, which vows "ironclad" support for Israel amid its US-backed genocidal war in Gaza. "President Biden and Vice President Harris believe a strong, secure, and...
Members of Israel’s Negotiating Team Say Netanyahu Is Purposely Sabotaging Deal
Members of Israel's negotiating team believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is purposely trying to sabotage the chances of a deal with Hamas, Israel's public broadcaster Kan reported on Tuesday. A source speaking to Kan referred to Netanyahu saying on...