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With overwhelming majority: House approves resolution affirming Israel's right to exist

House of Representatives approves resolution which affirms Israel’s right to exist by a majority of 412 to 1.

Biden speaks to Netanyahu, welcomes hostage deal

White House says Biden assured Netanyahu he will continue working to secure the release of all remaining hostages.

Report: Blinken to travel to Israel next week

Axios reports Secretary of State will meet Israeli and Palestinian Arab officials to discuss the war in Gaza.

Poll: Biden's approval rating declines amid support for Israel

NBC News poll finds majorities of all voters disapprove of Biden's handling of foreign policy and the Israel-Hamas war.

Sen. Sanders calls for US aid to Israel to be conditioned as Israel fights Hamas

Sanders acknowledges Hamas started the war but claims Israel "does not have the right to wage almost total warfare against Palestinians."

Ilhan Omar leads effort to block military aid to Israel

Lawmakers from the Democratic Party, led by Omar, introduce bill seeking to block a $320 million arms sale to Israel.

'Israel determined to go anywhere to fully defeat Hamas'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Presidential envoy Brett McGurk and discussed the range of issues regarding the war.

US Congressman: 'We have to give Israel the time and space to defend itself'

Congressman Andy Barr spoke with Binyamin Governor Ganz and discussed calls for a ceasefire and fake news about 'settler violence.'

Chris Christie to visit Israel

Former New Jersey Gov. and Republican presidential hopeful will visit Israel on Sunday, meet local officials and victims of Hamas attack.

Biden: Humanitarian pauses are 'a step in the right direction'

US President welcomes Israel’s decision to allow daily four-hour “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting in Gaza.

Int'l law expert: Why is the UN anti-Israel? Antisemitism, it's always been antisemitism

Human Rights Voices President Anne Bayefsky speaks to Arutz Sheva about the UN's failure to condemn Hamas, campaign to destroy Israel.

UN is anti-Israel? Antisemitism, it's always been antisemitism

Senate Democrats block bill providing aid to Israel

The bill passed the House last week, but Democrats are opposed to it since it does not include Ukraine aid as well.

Head of Samaria Regional Council: We refuse to accept this ‘blood selection'

Head of Shomron Regional Council responds to report that Israel agreed that rifles purchased from US won't be supplied to Judea and Samaria.

Report: Biden administration to transfer precision bombs to Israel

Wall Street Journal: Biden administration planning to transfer precision guided weapon fired by warplanes to Israel amid war against Hamas.

Herzog thanks Schumer for his commitment to Israel

President Isaac Herzog speaks to Senate Majority Leader, thanks him for his efforts to lead wide-ranging support for Israel.

Pentagon announces: Nuclear-powered submarine has arrived in the Middle East

US Central Command announces arrival of an Ohio-class submarine, designed for extended strategic deterrent patrols, to the Middle East.

Incoming US Ambassador: 'Hamas put a stain on humanity – we will erase it together'

President Isaac Herzog received the diplomatic credentials of incoming United States Ambassador to Israel, Jacob J. Lew.

Vice President Harris: We are not going to condition the support we give Israel

US Vice President says US will continue to stand with Israel's right to defend itself and will not place any conditions on aid.

House approves $14.3 billion in aid to Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson before the vote: There was a ceasefire – before the October 7 attack. We must pass aid to Israel now.

State Department: Blinken will visit Israel, reiterate US support

State Department releases details of Secretary of State's upcoming trip, which includes a stop in Israel.

Report: Biden thinks Netanyahu's political days may be numbered

Officials tell Politico that Biden has suggested to Netanyahu that he should think about lessons to share with his eventual successor.

Report: US and Israel discussing future of Gaza Strip

Sources tell Bloomberg the US and Israel are exploring multiple options for future of Gaza if Israel succeeds in ousting Hamas.

Likud MK responds to Blinken: There are only two types of Palestinians in Gaza right now

MK Amit Halevi: There are Palestinians who support Hamas's Nazi education and who serve as human shields. We can and must bomb both.

Blinken to Congress: We must both defend Israel and aid Palestinian civilians

In op-ed, Secretary of State urges members of Congress to support defense aid to Israel.

Report: US Marine rapid response force moving toward Mediterranean

Officials tell CNN the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is making its way toward the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

Vice President Harris: We have no intention of sending combat troops into Israel

US Vice President Kamala Harris tells "60 Minutes" says the US is providing advice to Israel during Gaza war, not telling it what to do.

DeSantis announces: Florida will send drones, weapons and ammo to Israel

Florida Governor announces he has arranged to send military aid to Israel as it prepares for an incursion of Gaza.

UN Comm. of Inquiry: Israel may not have right to claim self-defense against Hamas

Heads of Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry against Israel question Jewish State's right to self-defense, defend Guterres' remarks.

'Israel may not claim right to self-defense against Hamas'

Biden and Netanyahu discuss developments in Gaza in latest conversation

White House says Biden and Netanyahu discussed safe passage for foreign nationals wishing to depart Gaza.

US House of Representatives approves resolution in support of Israel, 412 to 10

The resolution was the first one passed by the House after the election of Mike Johnson as its next Speaker.

US House of Representatives approves pro-Israel resolution

President Biden: 'There's no going back to the status quo of October 6th'

President Biden said Hamas has to stop terrorizing Israel but then turned his criticism on what he called 'extremist settlers.'

Report: Israel delaying ground offensive so US could place air defenses

Israel reportedly agreed to request to delay offensive in Gaza so air defenses could be put in place to protect US troops in the region.

Report: US concerned about Israel’s plan of action in Gaza

Officials tell New York Times the Biden administration is concerned that Israel lacks achievable military objectives in Gaza.

Blinken: We're trying to make sure that civilians in Gaza are protected

Secretary of State says US talks with Israel on ground incursion in Gaza are focused on the need to minimize harming of innocent civilians.

Biden and Netanyahu agree: 'Critical assistance' will continue to flow into Gaza

White House says Biden and Netanyahu agreed that aid will continue to enter Gaza.

Report: US attempting to delay Israeli ground incursion to allow time for hostage talks

Biden called on Israel to protect civilians and reiterated his support for a two-state solution.'

Secretary Austin:Ground offensive 'is extremely difficult, goes at a slow pace'

The US Secretary of Defense explained that the Gaza tunnel system makes operation more difficult than that against ISIS.

US says Israel has the right to defend itself in new Security Council resolution

It is not clear if or when the United States plans to put the draft resolution to a vote.

Biden formally requests aid to Israel

White House requests Congress more than $105 billion in aid, of which $14.3 billion would go to Israel.

As of today: Israeli citizens can apply for visa-free travel to US

Department of Homeland Security launches application for visa-free travel to US for eligible Israeli citizens.