Israel-US

As Israel fights Hamas:

Sen. Sanders calls for US aid to Israel to be conditioned

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.

Netanyahu to Biden's advisor:

'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:

UN is 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.

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.

Yossi Dagan:

'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.

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 Commision of Inquiry:

'Israel may not claim right to 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.

In latest conversation:

Biden and Netanyahu discuss developments in Gaza

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

By a majority of 412 to 10:

US House of Representatives approves pro-Israel resolution

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

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

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.

In new UNSC resolution:

US says Israel has the right to defend itself

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.

Biden:

'Supporting Israel - a smart investment that will pay dividends'

President Joe Biden announces "unprecedented commitment to Israel’s security", says Hamas and Putin "both want to annihilate a democracy".

Report:

US to return Iron Dome systems to Israel

DoD told members of Congress it planned to lease the Iron Dome systems back to Israel, after the latter sold them to the US.

Blinken:

'Israel has the right to defend itself from Hamas'

Secretary of State stresses US support for Israel in series of posts on X.

Joint war cabinet:

No aid to Gaza as long as hostages are not returned

Israel will not stop the food, water, and medication from reaching civilians in the southern Gaza Strip as long as it does not reach Hamas.

White House spokesperson:

'Biden will be asking Israelis some tough questions'

White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby: Biden will be asking some tough questions as a true friend of Israel.

Sen. Schumer:

'Resolution supporting Israel - within days'

Senate Majority Leader says the Senate will seek within days to pass a resolution supporting Israel amid war with Hamas.

US Defense Sec'y to Gallant:

'US committed to expediting assistance to Israel'

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant discuss Israel's operations against Hamas.

Official:

Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday

After meeting with Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Blinken officially announces that US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday.

Report:

US Marine rapid response force heading to Israel

Defense official says the force will consist 2,000 Marines and sailors.

Report:

US President Joe Biden coming to Israel on Wednesday

President reportedly accepts Netanyahu's invitation to visit Jewish State in show of solidarity in aftermath of Hamas massacre.

Sen. Graham warns Iran:

'If you escalate this war, we’re coming for you'

Sen. Lindsey Graham: If Hezbollah launches attack on Israel, I would consider that a threat to the state of Israel existential in nature.

Amid war with Hamas:

Netanyahu invites Biden for solidarity visit

If the visit would indeed occur, it will take place this week, before the IDF's ground incursion into the Gaza Strip.

Senator Schumer:

"We must provide Israel with support required to defend itself"

A bipartisan US Senate delegation had to run to a shelter after Hamas fired rockets at Tel Aviv.

US sending second aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean

Pentagon to send USS Dwight D. Eisenhower to the eastern Mediterranean to deter Iran or Hezbollah from joining Israel-Hamas conflict.

Blinken departs for Israel:

'Our message is simple: The United States has Israel’s back'

Secretary of State speaks before departing for Israel: We’re determined to make sure that Israel gets everything it needs to defend itself.

Biden:

'If there were no Israel, no Jew in the world will be safe'

US President Joe Biden speaks to leaders of Jewish community following Hamas attack on Israel: I told the Iranians - be careful.

Ahead of Israel visit:

Blinken speaks to President Herzog

US Secretary of State reaffirms “unwavering US support for Israel’s right to defend itself".

Amid Israel-Hamas war:

US Chief of Staff speaks to Israeli counterpart

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr., warns Iran not to get involved in the Hamas-Israel conflict.

In support for Israel:

White House illuminated in blue and white

White House illuminated with the colors of the flag of Israel. "We stand with Israel," says White House Middle East coordinator.

Obama:

'We stand alongside Israel as it dismantles Hamas'

Former US Presidents Obama and Clinton offer support for Israel. Clinton: Now is a time for the world to rally against terrorism.

House committee heads preparing bipartisan pro-Israel measure

Chair and ranking member of House Foreign Affairs Committee preparing a bipartisan resolution affirming US support for Israel.

White House:

'Several US nationals killed in Hamas attack on Israel'

National Security Council spokesman says several Americans have died in Hamas' attack on Israel. No additional details provided.

Benny Gantz meets US National Security Advisor Sullivan

The meeting's goal was reportedly to update Gantz on the components of the normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia.

Nikki Haley:

'We will always have Israel's back'

Nikki Haley answers questions from young voters: Too many people think that Israel needs America. That's not the case, America needs Israel.