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President Biden:

Freed 4-year-old former hostage "is remarkable"

US President posted a photo from his meeting with 4-year-old Avigail Idan, who was freed from Hamas captivity. "She is recovering from unspeakable trauma."

Freed 4-year-old former hostage "is remarkable"

Biden appointment:

Lise Grande new Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues

President of the United States Institute of Peace appointed to position created in aftermath of October 7 massacre.

Lise Grande new Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues

US, 17 other nations demand Hamas release all hostages

The US and 16 other countries whose citizens were kidnapped by Hamas issued a joint statement blaming Hamas for prolonging war by refusing to release its hostages.

US, 17 other nations demand Hamas release all hostages

Biden meets 4-year-old freed hostage Abigail Idan

US President meets young US citizen who was kidnapped on October 7 and spent her fourth birthday in captivity in Gaza.

Biden meets 4-year-old freed hostage Abigail Idan

Biden signs aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan into law

The package includes $14 billion in military assistance to Israel and $4 billion in weapons funding for Taiwan and the US's other Indo-Pacific allies.

Biden signs aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan into law

Minister of Diaspora:

‘US not displaying strength under Biden’s leadership’

Diaspora Min. Amichai Chikli comments on campus protests, relationship between the US government and Israel: ‘Biden is a true friend of Israel, but he is under immense pressure. If I were an American citizen with the right to vote, I would vote for Trump and the Republicans.’

‘US not displaying strength under Biden’s leadership’

Watch:

Biden's lukewarm comment on antisemitic protests on campuses

US President says he condemns antisemitic protests taking place on the Columbia University campus but also says he condemns “those who don't understand what's going on with the Palestinians."

Biden's lukewarm comment on antisemitic protests on campuses

'Reprehensible and dangerous'

Biden denounces antisemitism in Passover message

Biden releases statement ahead of Passover: My commitment to the safety of the Jewish people, the security of Israel, and its right to exist as an independent Jewish state is ironclad.

Biden denounces antisemitism in Passover message

A time for choosing - for Biden, Israel and the Middle East

Israel struggles with a diminishing capacity to defend itself. And Joe Biden is uniquely at fault.

A time for choosing - for Biden, Israel and the Middle East

Foreign Minister thanks Biden for new sanctions on Iran

Minister Israel Katz: 'I commend President Biden for his ironclad commitment to Israel's security and his announcement of new sanctions on leaders and entities affiliated with Iran's IRGC, the Iranian Defense Ministry, and Iran's missile and drone program.'

Foreign Minister thanks Biden for new sanctions on Iran

Biden's blooper:

'I expressly warned Israel not to attack Haifa'

US President Joe Biden appears to have mixed up the names of Haifa - a city in northern Israel - and Rafah - the southernmost city in Gaza.

'I expressly warned Israel not to attack Haifa'

Biden warns:

'If Iran escalates attacks, US could be drawn in'

US President warns of consequences of Congressional inaction in WSJ Op Ed calling for approval of aid to Ukraine and Israel.

'If Iran escalates attacks, US could be drawn in'

Trump:

Jimmy Carter had 'brilliant presidency' compared to Biden

Former president calls current president the 'worst in history,' accuses Biden of "destroying our country.'

Jimmy Carter had 'brilliant presidency' compared to Biden

House Speaker to promote Israel aid bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to move forward with four individual bills to fund Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. White House reiterates its objection to standalone bills.

House Speaker to promote Israel aid bill

'You saved a lot of lives'

Biden congratulates pilots who intercepted Iranian missiles

US President lauded the members of the 494th and 335th fighter jet squadrons. 'Thanks to extraordinary skill, the United States helped Israel take down almost all of those incoming missiles, you're remarkable.'

Biden congratulates pilots who intercepted Iranian missiles

After Iranian attack:

Biden stresses need to pass Israel aid bill in Congress

Biden speaks to top four congressional leaders, urges passage of Israel aid bill that Democrats and Republicans have clashed over.

Biden stresses need to pass Israel aid bill in Congress

John Bolton:

'Biden is an embarrassment to the United States'

Former US National Security Adviser blasts Biden for encouraging Israel not to respond to Iran’s attacks: If Iran doesn’t feel the pain, it’s only got to get worse for Israel.

'Biden is an embarrassment to the United States'

Trump:

'Iranian attack wouldn't have happened if I were in office'

Former US President rips into Biden over Iran’s attack against Israel: This is because we show great weakness.

'Iranian attack wouldn't have happened if I were in office'

National Security Expert:

'Biden is a remarkably good president for Israel'

Dr. Chuck Freilich, Senior Researcher at INSS, speaks to Arutz Sheva: Biden's election prospects depend on how he handles his relationship with Israel. Israel should align its policies with those of the US.

'Biden is a remarkably good president for Israel'

US poll:

42% support Israel, 24% support Palestinians

A New York Times poll shows 42% support Israel | Gap between US President Joe Biden and Donald Trump is narrowing

42% support Israel, 24% support Palestinians

Biden:

'I condemn the Iranian attacks in the strongest possible terms'

US President issues statement after speaking to Netanyahu: Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks.

'I condemn the Iranian attacks in the strongest possible terms'

White House:

Biden returning from out of town due to Mideast tensions

US Pres. Biden was scheduled to spend the weekend at his residence in Delaware, but was called back to the White House on short notice.

Biden returning from out of town due to Mideast tensions

Biden to Iran:

'My message is don't attack Israel'

US President tells reporters that the US is devoted to the defense of Israel and Iran will not succeed in attacking it.

'My message is don't attack Israel'

The surreal echo chamber of lies

As Israel braces for yet more horrors, the world has turned against it. Opinion.

The surreal echo chamber of lies

House Speaker Mike Johnson:

'Biden has transformed into an anti-Israel president'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson blasts President Joe Biden: He’s more concerned with placating the antisemitism in his base than standing with Israel.

'Biden has transformed into an anti-Israel president'

Trump:

'Biden has totally lost control of the Israel situation'

The former President told supporters in Atlanta that President Biden 'doesn't even know what he's supporting.'

'Biden has totally lost control of the Israel situation'

Islamic Dearborn, Michigan will decide America's next president

Biden needs Michigan, desperately, and so he will do anything to satisfy Tlaib and her flock. For this man with no honor, no decency, all that counts is winning, whatever the cost. Opinion.

Islamic Dearborn, Michigan will decide America's next president

Trump:

'Any Jewish person who votes for Biden does not love Israel'

Former US President repeats previous criticism: Biden is no fan of Israel. Any Jewish person that votes for Biden should be spoken to.

'Any Jewish person who votes for Biden does not love Israel'

Biden:

'I think what Netanyahu is doing is a mistake'

US President ups his criticism of Netanyahu over the war in Gaza: I don’t agree with his approach.

'I think what Netanyahu is doing is a mistake'

Cowardly Biden panders to ‘death to Israel, death to America’ mob

The nature of the people whose votes Biden is attempting to secure was on full display in Dearborn, Michigan on Friday, where an Islamist supremacist Al Quds Day rally was held. Opinion.

Cowardly Biden panders to ‘death to Israel, death to America’ mob

Hostage's uncle to NYP:

'Biden must give Hamas an ultimatum, do something or else'

Maurice Shnaider, the uncle of Shiri Bibas, has been advocating for the hostages' release but is getting tired of meeting with politicians, 'I'm sick and tired of listening to politicians saying, ‘We understand your pain.' No, you don’t.'

'Biden must give Hamas an ultimatum, do something or else'

Report:

Biden demanded Netanyahu open Erez Crossing immediately

US President demanded that Netanyahu immediately open the Erez crossing for aid trucks to enter the northern Gaza Strip, open the port of Ashdod to receive humanitarian aid, and speed up deliveries to Gaza during their phone conversation on Thursday.

Biden demanded Netanyahu open Erez Crossing immediately

Report

Biden warned Netanyahu: We won't be able to support you

Source says President Biden laid out an ultimatum to Netanyahu in their call on Thursday, telling him that If Israel doesn't change course in Gaza, "we won't be able to support you".

Biden warned Netanyahu: We won't be able to support you

Biden to Egypt and Qatar:

'Press Hamas to agree to hostage deal'

US President writes to the leaders of Egypt and Qatar, calls on them to press Hamas for a hostage deal with Israel.

'Press Hamas to agree to hostage deal'

Biden on Israel aid:

'I asked them to do what they’re doing'

US President asked by reporter if he threatened to stop military aid to Israel, does not confirm nor deny.

'I asked them to do what they’re doing'

VP Harris:

'If Israel doesn't change its approach, we'll change ours'

US Vice President says conversation between Biden and Netanyahu was "candid and frank" but Israel needs to change its approach on humanitarian aid entering Gaza.

'If Israel doesn't change its approach, we'll change ours'

Report:

Biden told Netanyahu he could condition aid to Israel

US officials tell NBC News that, during their phone call on Thursday, Biden warned Netanyahu that the US could condition military aid to Israel on what it does to address humanitarian concerns in Gaza.

Biden told Netanyahu he could condition aid to Israel

Dov Hikind to Arutz Sheva:

'It’s time to stand up and be proud Jews. We need leadership'

Former NY State Assemblyman and founder of Americans Against Antisemitism talks to Arutz Sheva about Israel-US relations, antisemitism in the US, upcoming presidential elections, and more.

'It’s time to stand up and be proud Jews. We need leadership'

Biden to Netanyahu:

'US policy depends on Israel's response to our demands'

US President speaks to PM for 45 minutes, says administration will determine policy on Gaza based on Israel's implementation of America's demands regarding the humanitarian situation.

'US policy depends on Israel's response to our demands'

Despite anti-Israel protest votes: Biden wins Wisconsin primaries

Anti-Israel protest campaign beats out goal in Wisconsin Democratic primary with more than 47,000 ‘uninstructed’ votes.

Despite anti-Israel protest votes: Biden wins Wisconsin primaries

Report:

Jill Biden pressing for end to Gaza war

US first lady Jill Biden has been one of the strongest voices inside the White House urging an end to civilian casualties in Gaza, The New York Times reports.

Jill Biden pressing for end to Gaza war

Report:

Biden not planning to change policy towards Israel

Officials say Biden's public statement criticizing Israel over strike which killed aid workers in Gaza is as far as he and the White House will go for now.

Biden not planning to change policy towards Israel

Poll:

Trump leads Biden in six battleground states

Wall Street Journal poll finds Trump has a lead of between 2 and 8 percentage points in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and North Carolina.

Trump leads Biden in six battleground states

Jason Greenblatt:

'Biden shouldn't use aid workers' deaths in blame game'

Former Trump Middle East envoy rips President's response to accidental killing of 7 WCK employees, says it is wrong to assume 1 mistake means Israel commits many more such mistakes.

'Biden shouldn't use aid workers' deaths in blame game'

Biden charges:

'Israel has not done enough to protect aid workers in Gaza'

US President has harsh words for Israel following the strike in Gaza in which seven workers for the World Central Kitchen organization were killed.

'Israel has not done enough to protect aid workers in Gaza'

Trump presents:

Biden tied up in car trunk

Donald Trump shared pictures showing Joe Biden tied up in the back of a pickup truck on his official account on Truth Social. The Biden campaign has declared his post a call for violence.

Biden tied up in car trunk

"Shame on you Joe Biden, you support genocide!"

President Biden hosted a fundraising event for his election campaign together with Barack Obama, during which pro-Palestinian protesters burst in shouting "Shame".

"Shame on you Joe Biden, you support genocide!"

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Biden fundraiser

Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters descend on Radio City Music Hall ahead of Biden’s campaign fundraiser, calling “Genocide Joe has got to go!” among other things.

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Biden fundraiser

MK Danon:

'I'm not sure Trump would have acted any differently'

MK Danny Danon says while the US wants the war to end before elections, Israel has to care only about its own interests. 'If we hadn't listened to the Americans for the past few months all this may have been behind us already.'

'I'm not sure Trump would have acted any differently'

Herzog to Democrats:

'Alliance with America is stronger than ever and irreplaceable'

Israel's President met today with a delegation of US Congressmen and women from the Democratic Party, led by AIPAC.

'Alliance with America is stronger than ever and irreplaceable'

'They have a point'

Biden responds to pro-Palestinian Arab protesters

Watch: President Biden says protesters who interrupted his speech in North Carolina "have a point" about the need to get more humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Biden responds to pro-Palestinian Arab protesters

Alan Dershowitz:

'My vote for Democrats would be a vote against Israel'

Prominent law professor lambasts Biden Administration's decision not to veto UN ceasefire resolution in interview with Israeli television. 'This will lengthen the war. This is a terrible decision both for us and for Israel.'

'My vote for Democrats would be a vote against Israel'

Biden turning his back on Israel is the ultimate betrayal

After yesterday’s historic moment at the United Nations Security Council, Joe Biden and the radical Democrats' Middle East foreign policy standpoint has never been clearer. Op Ed

Biden turning his back on Israel is the ultimate betrayal

Donald Trump:

'You'd have to be crazy or a fool not to act like Israel'

The former President gave an extensive interview supporting Israel's war against Hamas and decrying the Biden administration for opposing it.

'You'd have to be crazy or a fool not to act like Israel'

2024 US elections:

Biden and Trump win Louisiana primaries

Biden and Trump collect more delegates after already having clinched their party nominations.

Biden and Trump win Louisiana primaries

Hostages' relatives to Biden:

'Push all parties to agree to the deal'

Relatives of 81 hostages being held by Hamas send letter to US President, urge him to press Netanyahu and all other parties to reach an agreement to secure the release of their relatives.

'Push all parties to agree to the deal'

Former US officials to Biden:

'Be tougher on Israel'

Nearly 70 former US officials, diplomats and military officers urge Biden to warn Israel of “serious consequences” if it denies civil rights and basic necessities to Palestinian Arabs and expands “settlement activity”.

'Be tougher on Israel'

Netanyahu vs. Biden:

We'll go into Rafah, we do what's vital for security

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he appreciates President Biden's support but Israel must act in its security interests. 'We can not complete the victory without the IDF entering Rafah, to eliminate the remaining Hamas battalions.'

We'll go into Rafah, we do what's vital for security

‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Mothers of IDF Soldiers: ‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Mothers of IDF Soldiers to President Biden and VP Harris: ‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Mothers of IDF Soldiers: ‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

US primaries:

Trump and Biden register more primary wins

Both Trump and Biden have already clinched their respective parties’ presidential nomination.

Trump and Biden register more primary wins