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Netanyahu told Biden that Israel will strike Iranian military

Unnamed officials tell The Washington Post that Netanyahu has informed the Biden administration that he is prepared to carry out a military strike targeting Iranian military facilities, rather than its oil or nuclear infrastructure.

Netanyahu told Biden that Israel will strike Iranian military

Report:

Biden warned Iran that assassinating Trump would be an act of war

US President issues unusually strong warning to Iran to warn it to abandon its plots to assassinate his predecessor.

Biden warned Iran that assassinating Trump would be an act of war

Report:

Israel will not attack Iran's nuclear sites

US officials say Israel will limit its retaliation for Iran's massive ballistic missile attack to strike on military and energy infrastructure targets, leaving Iran's nuclear program alone.

Israel will not attack Iran's nuclear sites

Biden's 'Don't' is now addressed to Israel

The dark connections of Biden saying ‘Don’t!’ to Israel striking Iran’s nuclear works combined with his call to lay down arms against Hezbollah did not appear from nowhere. Opinion.

Biden's 'Don't' is now addressed to Israel

Officials:

Biden and Netanyahu closer to consensus on Iran attack

US and Israeli officials tell Axios Biden and Netanyahu inched closer to agreement on Israel's planned retaliation against Iran following their call on Wednesday. US official: We are moving in the right direction.

Biden and Netanyahu closer to consensus on Iran attack

Biden:

'Without an Israel, every Jew in the world is less secure'

US President in call with American rabbis marking the High Holy Days: You don’t have to be a Jew to be a Zionist.

'Without an Israel, every Jew in the world is less secure'

White House:

'Biden affirmed Israel’s right to protect itself from Hezbollah'

White House issues statement summarizing call between Biden and Netanyahu: They agreed to remain in close contact over the coming days both directly and through their national security teams.

'Biden affirmed Israel’s right to protect itself from Hezbollah'

Netanyahu, Biden talk for 1st time in 1.5 months

Vice President Harris participates in conversation between President Biden and PM Netanyahu on Israel's response to Iran's ballistic missile attack.

Netanyahu, Biden talk for 1st time in 1.5 months

Report:

Biden and Netanyahu to speak on plans for Iran strike

Axios report: Biden to hold a critical phone call on Wednesday morning with Netanyahu to discuss Israel's plans to strike Iran.

Biden and Netanyahu to speak on plans for Iran strike

Biden after killing of Fuad Shukr: 'Bibi, what the f-?'

President Biden was furious after the elimination of a Hezbollah leader who had a $5 million bounty on his head from the US for his role in killing hundreds of American servicemen.

Biden after killing of Fuad Shukr: 'Bibi, what the f-?'

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President Biden lights memorial candle for October 7 victims

President Biden and the First Lady mark one year since Hamas' brutal October 7th terrorist attacks and participate in a yahrzeit candle lighting.

President Biden lights memorial candle for October 7 victims

Biden calls Herzog to express solidarity on Oct. 7 anniversary

President Isaac Herzog spoke this evening, with US President Joe Biden, who called to offer his condolences to the citizens of Israel on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th massacre.

Biden calls Herzog to express solidarity on Oct. 7 anniversary

Biden on 10/7 anniversary:

'We support Israel's self-defense from Hezbollah, Hamas, Iran'

US President issues statement marking anniversary of the October 7 massacre, says US will not stop working for the release of the hostages and a ceasefire.

'We support Israel's self-defense from Hezbollah, Hamas, Iran'

Bolton blasts Biden for opposing Israeli strikes on Iran

Former US national security adviser condemns Biden administration for openly discouraging Israel from striking Iranian nuclear sites or oil fields: My first reaction was, it was just incompetence, or maybe it was mental capacity, or lack thereof.

Bolton blasts Biden for opposing Israeli strikes on Iran

Trump:

'Iran's nuclear facilities are what you want to hit'

Former President Trump criticizes President Biden for opposing an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities following Iran's massive ballistic missile attack on Israel last week.

'Iran's nuclear facilities are what you want to hit'

Biden hints at opposition to strikes on Iranian oil fields

In a White House briefing, US President Joe Biden says if he were in Israel's shoes, he'd be weighing 'alternatives' to strikes on Iran's oil fields.

Biden hints at opposition to strikes on Iranian oil fields

'Response should be proportional'

Biden against Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities

US President says he does not support an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites, adds US will also be rolling out new sanctions against Iran over its missile attack on Israel.

Biden against Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities

Biden:

'The United States is fully supportive of Israel'

US Vice President Kamala Harris after Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel: My commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering.

'The United States is fully supportive of Israel'

Biden:

'I'm more comfortable with Israel stopping than ground operation'

US President calls for a "ceasefore now" in response to question about reports Israel will soon launch a ground operation in southern Lebanon.

'I'm more comfortable with Israel stopping than ground operation'

Biden:

'I will speak with Netanyahu, an all-out war must be avoided'

US President tells reporters he will speak with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stresses the importance of an all-out war in the Middle East being avoided.

'I will speak with Netanyahu, an all-out war must be avoided'

Call to Americans in Israel

It's critically important to vote

Eve Harow, calls on all US citizens in Israel to vote in elections |On the IDF attacks, she adds: 'It's like God is hand-in-hand with the Israeli Army.'

It's critically important to vote

Biden:

'It's time for a ceasefire'

US President calls for ceasefire in Lebanon when asked by reporters if an Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon was inevitable.

'It's time for a ceasefire'

Biden:

Nasrallah's death 'a measure of justice for his many victims'

US President Joe Biden responds to Israel's elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, says his death is 'a measure of justice' for 'thousands of civilians.'

Nasrallah's death 'a measure of justice for his many victims'

Biden responds:

Nasrallah's death from Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice

US President Joe Biden: "The United States fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups"

Nasrallah's death from Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice

Biden:

'We had no knowledge or participation in strikes in Beirut'

US President asked about Israel’s strike on Hezbollah’s command center in Beirut: We had no knowledge or participation, we're still gathering information.

'We had no knowledge or participation in strikes in Beirut'

Macron:

'US should pressure Netanyahu to accept ceasefire'

French President warns: Israel cannot invade Lebanon today. It would be a huge mistake.

'US should pressure Netanyahu to accept ceasefire'

'The situation is intolerable'

Biden and Macron call for ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

US President and French President release statement calling for 21-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel: It is time to conclude a diplomatic settlement, but diplomacy cannot succeed amid an escalation of this conflict.

Biden and Macron call for ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

US Senators:

'Biden admin. continues to delay military equipment to Israel'

Senator Tom Cotton and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell penned a letter to the President listing the delayed equipment and condemning their delay. 'Further delays will endanger Israeli lives.'

'Biden admin. continues to delay military equipment to Israel'

Lebanese Foreign Minister:

'Biden's comments were not promising'

Lebanese Foreign Minister disappointed with Biden's remarks at the UN General Assembly about the crisis between Israel and Lebanon.

'Biden's comments were not promising'

Biden in last UN speech:

'Now is the time to sign ceasefire, end this war'

Outgoing President delivers farewell address to global body as Gaza conflict continues and Lebanon conflict heats up.

'Now is the time to sign ceasefire, end this war'

FBI:

Iran sent to Biden info that was stolen from Trump

FBI and other agencies say Iranian hackers attempted to engage Biden’s campaign by offering information stolen from former Trump’s campaign, but the Biden campaign did not respond.

Iran sent to Biden info that was stolen from Trump

'Cordial conversation'

Biden and Trump speak after latest assassination attempt

White House official says Biden spoke with Trump, and conveyed his relief that Trump is safe following the latest assassination attempt on him.

Biden and Trump speak after latest assassination attempt

Biden:

'There is no place for political violence or for any violence'

US President comments on second assassination attempt against Trump: I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners. I am relieved that the former President is unharmed.

'There is no place for political violence or for any violence'

Biden:

'Shooting that led to US citizen's death is totally unacceptable'

President Biden condemns Israel for the accidental killing of US Aysenur Eygi during a violent Arab riot. Calls out 'violent extremist Israeli settlers.'

'Shooting that led to US citizen's death is totally unacceptable'

Biden:

'Death of US activist near Shechem apparently was an accident'

US President asked about the death of 26-year-old US citizen Aysenur Eygi Eygi during a protest near Shechem this past Friday. The IDF said it is highly likely she was hit indirectly and unintentionally by IDF fire.

'Death of US activist near Shechem apparently was an accident'

Nikki Haley:

'Harris and Biden need to treat Hamas as a terror organization'

Following the murder of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, former US Ambassador to the UN urges Biden and Harris to treat Hamas like a terrorist organization instead of pressuring Israel to agree to a hostage release deal.

'Harris and Biden need to treat Hamas as a terror organization'

President Biden:

'I spoke to the American hostage'

The US President appeared to claim that he had personally spoken with Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

'I spoke to the American hostage'

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

Asking for Israeli concessions tells Hamas 'kill more hostages'

PM Netanyahu pushes back at criticism he has not done enough to secure a hostage deal, says demanding Israeli concessions right after Hamas murdered 6 hostages sends the wrong message.

Asking for Israeli concessions tells Hamas 'kill more hostages'

Biden says again:

'Hamas leaders must be held accountable for murder of 6 hostages'

US President meets American hostage negotiating team following murder of 6 hostages, including US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, reaffirms 'importance of holding Hamas leaders accountable,' White House says.

'Hamas leaders must be held accountable for murder of 6 hostages'

Report:

US to present 'take it or leave it' ceasefire proposal

The Washington Post reports that Biden's efforts to broker a ceasefire and hostage release agreement have taken on renewed urgency, but senior administration official says the US has been engaging with Egypt and Qatar to outline a final "take it or leave it" deal.

US to present 'take it or leave it' ceasefire proposal

Trump:

'Hostages were murdered due to lack of American leadership'

Former US President accuses Biden and Harris of being responsible for the deaths of six hostages in captivity: Make no mistake - This happened because Comrade Kamala Harris and Crooked Joe Biden are poor Leaders.

'Hostages were murdered due to lack of American leadership'

Biden:

'Devastated, outraged US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin murdered'

US President reacts to murder of 6 hostages by Hamas, Sec. Blinken calls Hersh Goldberg-Polin an American hero.

'Devastated, outraged US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin murdered'

Biden:

'It's time this war ended, we're on the verge of an agreement'

US President asked about the IDF’s announcement that several bodies had been located in the Gaza Strip, says the IDF is identifying the bodies and he does not have much to report about it.

'It's time this war ended, we're on the verge of an agreement'

Trump:

'Biden and Harris partially to blame for assassination attempt'

Former US President says in interview with Dr. Phil that current President and Vice President made it difficult for the Secret Service to protect him.

'Biden and Harris partially to blame for assassination attempt'

Report finds:

Biden ignored internal opposition, pushed failed Gaza pier

A USAID Inspector General report stated that President Biden pushed for the US-run pier to deliver aid to Gazans despite concerns that it would draw away from pressure on Israel to open land crossings.

Biden ignored internal opposition, pushed failed Gaza pier

Trump in new video:

'Evil only respects one thing - unyielding strength'

Former US President publishes video which blames the Biden administration for the deaths of 31 Americans during Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel and says that Trump kept the US out of wars through strength during his time in office.

'Evil only respects one thing - unyielding strength'

House Speaker:

'Iran and its terror groups must be held accountable'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson urges Biden administration to send weapons to Israel and impose sanctions on Iran in wake of Israel's preemptive strike on Hezbollah.

'Iran and its terror groups must be held accountable'

Coup D’etat

Who forced President Biden out of the race? Op-ed.

Coup D’etat

Philadelphi Corridor

Report: Netanyahu willing to withdraw one position

Axios reports that Biden urged Netanyahu to consent to pulling back Israeli forces from a section of the Egypt-Gaza border. Netanyahu agreed to reposition one IDF unit by "a few hundred meters".

Report: Netanyahu willing to withdraw one position

Biden to Netanyahu:

Important to bring ceasefire and hostage release deal to closure

White House in readout of phone call between Biden and Netanyahu: They discussed active and ongoing US efforts to support Israel’s defense against all threats from Iran, including its proxy terrorist groups.

Important to bring ceasefire and hostage release deal to closure

Report:

Biden to pressure Netanyahu to bend on hostage deal demands

US President Joe Biden is expected to speak to Prime Minister Netanyahu and pressure him to show more flexibility on the issue of the Philadelphi Corridor.

Biden to pressure Netanyahu to bend on hostage deal demands

Biden's DNC speech exposed his real feelings about Israel

Lies, half-truths, and omissions that corrupted the truth. Opinion.

Biden's DNC speech exposed his real feelings about Israel

Report:

New US nuclear strategy focuses on Chinese threat

New York Times reports that Biden quietly approved a highly classified strategic nuclear plan for the US focusing more closely on China's rapid nuclear expansion.

New US nuclear strategy focuses on Chinese threat

Democratic National Convention

Biden: Deliver a ceasefire and end this war

US President speaks on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, attacks Trump: 'He says we’re losing. He's the loser! He’s dead wrong!'

Biden: Deliver a ceasefire and end this war

Biden:

'Gaza ceasefire is still possible, we're not giving up'

After Hamas officially rejects the proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, US President says talks are still underway and a deal is still possible.

'Gaza ceasefire is still possible, we're not giving up'

Biden:

'No one in the region should undermine efforts to reach a deal'

US President says a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal is in sight, warns that "no one in the region should take actions to undermine this process".

'No one in the region should undermine efforts to reach a deal'

Biden on hostage deal:

'We’re closer than we have ever been before'

US President says "we may have something" when it comes to a hostage release deal, but "we’re not there yet".

'We’re closer than we have ever been before'

Biden expects Iran not to attack if a ceasefire is reached

US President says he expects Iran to back down from its threats to attack Israel if the summit aimed at securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas this week is successful.

Biden expects Iran not to attack if a ceasefire is reached

FBI probing hacking of Trump's campaign

FBI confirms it is investigating the alleged hacking of sensitive Trump campaign documents which was blamed on Iran. CNN reports that the FBI also briefed the Biden-Harris campaign in June about Iranian hackers targeting that campaign.

FBI probing hacking of Trump's campaign

Biden:

'A ceasefire in Gaza is still possible'

US President tells CBS his ceasefire outline can still be implemented before the end of his term: I’m working literally every single day to see to it that it doesn’t escalate into a regional war.

'A ceasefire in Gaza is still possible'