US:
'Don't get into an all-out war in Lebanon'
US is trying to prevent an all-out war in the north and sent a message to leaders in Israel expressing its concern for 'potential escalation.'
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Why is Hamas so confident that it’s winning?
Despite heavy losses, the terror group knows that it will be the victor if it's still standing on its feet when the war it started on Oct. 7 ends. And it’s staking its future on American help to do that. Opinion.
Washington state Democrats:
'Investigate death of Aysenur Eygi'
Three Democrats from Washington state write letters urging the Biden administration to investigate the death of US citizen Aysenur Eygi during a protest near Shechem (Nablus) last Friday.
Despite human rights concerns:
US grants Egypt $1.3 billion in military aid
Biden administration overrides human rights conditions on military aid to Egypt, grants it the full $1.3 billion allocation.
'Sad, upset and frustrated'
WH officials considering forgoing new proposal entirely
US officials say much of the focus has shifted to seeing if the Egyptians and Qataris can press Sinwar to lessen his demands as they Biden admin begins to give up hope.
David Friedman:
'You've got to pick a side between good and evil'
Former US Ambassador to Israel notes the absurdity of Biden administration pressuring Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas leaders they indicted: Why would anybody think that someone who brutally murdered 1,200 people and kidnaped another 250 would want a deal?
Families of hostages pressuring Biden to make unilateral deal
Families of Americans held hostage in Gaza pressuring Biden administration to work towards unilateral deal with Hamas terror group, NBC reports.
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.
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.
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 announces new sanctions on Israeli volunteer security org.
Biden Administration announces sanctions on Hashomer Yosh organization, Yitzhar security coordinator over alleged involvement in violence against Arabs.
A sad finale to a sad presidency
The world inheriting the intermarried Kamala Harris is the sad ending to Joe Biden's career. The policies of Harris and her running mate spell an end to America's days of glory.
US official:
'We believe hostage deal negotiations are now in the end game'
Senior Biden administration official tells reporters after Doha talks that "there's really a new spirit here to drive this to a conclusion".
Biden administration sanctions Israeli goat farm
The struggle between the shepherds and housewives, and Biden’s billionaires and the international pro-terrorist networks arrayed against them, is a David vs. Goliath battle. Opinion.
Senator Risch:
'Biden's treatment of Israel undercuts allies, emboldens foes'
US Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), the highest ranked Repuglican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement on Wednesday accusing the Biden Administration of pursuing policies that favor America's enemies over its ally Israel.
House Speaker:
'Biden must release all held up Israeli munitions, deter Iran'
Mike Johnson reacts to rocket attack that left US servicemen injured in Iraq, says US must do more to defend its allies and its troops, make it clear to Iran it will face serious consequences for aggression.
Biden meets national security team ahead of Iranian attack
US President holds national security meeting in the Situation Room as US and Israel prepare for the expected Iranian attack on the Jewish State.
Report: Delayed weapons shipment to be sent to Israel
US to send Israel half-ton bombs, examining ways to speed up weapons transfer if need arises, report says.
Blinken: U.S. not responsible for Haniyeh killing- That's Too Bad
Showing weakness in the face of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps outrage does not bring security; it encourages aggression. Opinion.
Israelis accept the breach with Biden's administration
They are becoming increasingly aware of the central role it is playing in the effort to demonize and criminalize the nation, its leaders and its soldiers. Op-ed.
Mr. Netanyahu goes to Washington and Mr. Biden “comes to --.”
I cannot say why these things are happening or what G-d’s plan is. This sense of miraculous times all began with the unnatural survival of President Trump. But there is more. Op-ed.
Mark Levin:
'These are the supplies the US is withholding from Israel'
A recent segment of Life, Liberty, and Levin displayed an extensive list of military supplies that the Biden Administration has been delaying.
In first:
US Ambassador summoned following sanctions against Israelis
US and Japanese ambassadors to Israel, as well as European Union ambassador, summoned following sanctions against Israeli citizens and organizations.
White House:
Golan Heights are part of Israel
US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirms US continues to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights during discussion of Majdal Shams massacre at press briefing.
Biden proposes legislation reforming the US Supreme Court
US President calls for term limits, code of conduct for Supreme Court justices after court ruled that Trump had immunity for acts committed while he was president.
Cosmic justice and the Biden/Harris administration
Most of the time, we do not see the wicked getting punished for their oppression and lies, but there are exceptions in our lifetime.
Bereaved father to US official:
'Stop pressuring Netanyahu, join the fight against Hamas'
Itzik Bonzel, whose son Amit fell in battle in Gaza, joined families of hostages and other bereaved families in a meeting with US Deputy Special Presidential Envoy For Hostage Affairs Dustin Stewart and called on the US not to withhold munitions from Israel.
Report:
US weighing sanctions against two Israeli ministers
Three US officials say the Biden administration is weighing sanctions against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
US bars Elor Azariya and his family from entering the country
Biden Administration announces sanctions on former soldier who was convicted for killing a wounded terrorist in 2016 and released 6 years ago as part of growing campaign of sanctions on right-wing Israelis and settlers.
US’ embarrassing mistake:
Sanctions imposed on the wrong person
Due to a mistake, the US imposed sanctions on Aviad Sarid from Revava, whose name is similar to one of the Tzav 9 leaders.
US announces new sanctions on settlers, protest leaders
State Department announces a wave of sanctions against allegedly extremist Israelis and organizations in Judea and Samaria and the leaders of Tzav 9, the organization that leads protests against aid to Gaza while the hostages are held there.
US report: Delayed weapons shipment on its way to Israel
US sending Israel 500-pound bombs after two-month delay, shipment of larger bombs still delayed.
Netanyahu meets Biden Special Envoy Brett McGurk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, met with US President Joe Biden's special envoy for the Middle East, Brett McGurk.
What is wrong with Biden – Jill Biden, that is?
Is it so important to her to be First Lady again that she allows her husband to be humiliated over and over- or is there something we don't know? Opinion.
US proposes new language for hostage deal
A source told Axios that that if Hamas agrees to the new language presented by the US 'it will allow to close the deal.'
Gallant after visit to US:
'Significant progress made to bring munitions'
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant said that during his meeting with the US National Security Advisor 'the obstacles were removed, to advance the issues at hand, including the issue of the equipment and munitions.'
WikiLeaks founder agrees to plea deal to avoid imprisonment in US
Julian Assange agrees to plead guilty to a felony charge related to his alleged role in breach of US classified materials.
US 'support' in case of war with Lebanon? What does that mean?
Real US support means signing off on Lebanese civilian losses needed to destroy Hezbollah missilies. Op-ed.
Netanyahu:
'Dramatic decrease in US munitions shipments in last 4 months'
PM explains the reason for his video criticizing the US for holding up munitions shipments to Israel during the war.
Netanyahu:
'Quiet conversation with US didn't solve the problem'
Prime Minister Netanyahu explains reasoning for his video on US military aid which raised the ire of the Biden administration: I felt that airing it was absolutely necessary after months of quiet conversation that did not solve the problem.
Israeli officials:
'US holding up weapons shipments risks war with Hezbollah'
Senior officials say that there has been a significant slowdown in US arms shipments to Israel in last 3 months due to US fears of a war with Hezbollah, but the delays could cause such a war.
Sen. Tom Cotton to Biden:
'You’re playing politics with our ally’s security'
Senator Tom Cotton writes letter to Biden, criticizing his administration for withholding weapons and ammunition from Israel as it continues to battle Hamas.
White House:
Netanyahu's claim US holding up munitions 'vexing, disappointing'
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says no nation has done more to help Israel than the US after Israeli PM says it is 'inconceivable' for the US to hold up munitions to Israel during wartime.
US officials:
'Netanyahu's video hindering de-escalation efforts in the north'
An American official noted that the video which claimed the Biden admin. is withholding munitions would weaken Israel's deterrence against Hezbollah.
Report:
Netanyahu's advisers warned him not to release video
PM's video saying it is 'inconceivable' for the US to hold up arms shipments to Israel led to backlash from the administration, cancelation of meeting on Iranian threat.
The US ignores Israel’s right to the land
The Biden government, like US governments since the 1969 Rogers Plan, promotes a Palestinian State on Israel's land instead of in Jordan. This is not the rule of law, this is the rule of power. Opinion.
White House:
'We have no idea with Netanyahu is talking about'
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reacts with surprise to Israeli PM's statement that the US holding up arms shipments to Israel is 'inconceivable,' says just 1 shipment is affected and everything else is moving.
US Envoy in Beirut:
'Conflict has gone on for long enough'
Amos Hochstein met with Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and said President Biden wants to 'avoid a further escalation to a greater war.'
Fmr. Kiryat Shmona Mayor:
'I demand war. Biden's envoy is an angel of destruction'
Prosper Azran tells Arutz Sheva that the only way to restore peace in his city is to fight a war against Hezbollah and rejects any talk of a diplomatic solution.
WH fact sheet on combatting sexual violence omits Hamas
The sexual violence committed against Israelis during and after the October 7 massacre did not receive a single mention in administration announcement on efforts to combat sexual violence around the world.
Report:
Blinken pressed Netanyahu to release frozen PA tax revenues
The Biden administration is furious with Finance Minister Smotrich's decision to freeze tax revenues collected for the Palestinian Authority.
Report:
Biden admin. considered unilateral deal with Hamas
Administration officials discussed holding talks, that would exclude Israel, for the release of the five US citizens still being held by the terror organization.
Report:
US, Saudi Arabia closing in on mutual defense deal
US and Saudi officials told WSJ that the deal is close to being finalized, but US approval may depend on it being tied to Israel-Saudi normalization, for which Saudis demand Israeli commitment to a Palestinian state.
US official:
Successful rescue operation complicates efforts to reach a deal
Ahead of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel, the Biden administration seems to see the successful operation, which rescued four hostages, in a negative light.
George Clooney complains to Biden about ICC criticism
Hollywood actor angered by US President's criticism of the ICC warrants against Israeli leaders that his wife Amal Clooney worked to achieve.
Report:
Biden administration pushing allies to threaten Hamas
CNN report: Biden administration pushing allies in the Middle East to make specific threats to Hamas, as part of campaign to push the group toward accepting latest ceasefire and hostage proposal.
The Middle East’s fateful moment
As northern Israel burns, America is leading the world into a terrible war. Opinion.
Report:
Biden Admin. asked Gantz not to leave government
US officials reportedly asked Minister Benny Gantz not to carry out his ultimatum to leave the government on Saturday night.
Israel opposes Biden's ceasefire deal
Israeli officials have been working with their American counterparts to express the Israeli opposition to the resolution calling to adopt the ceasefire deal, which Israel claims does not match its offer.
Report:
US warns war in Lebanon will draw Iran to intervene
The US reportedly warned Israel that even if a ground operation would only be carried out in areas close to the border it would probably push Iran to intervene.
