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Biden shouldn’t get away with granting a victory to Hamas

U.S. threats have given genocidal terrorists a respite as the media continues to demonize Israel and enable antisemitism. It’s now apparent that the United States—Israel’s main ally, and principal source of the arms and ammunition —does not want Hamas to be defeated. But the war isn’t over yet. Opinion.

Biden shouldn’t get away with granting a victory to Hamas

Former ambassador:

'The US doesn't understand what its pressures cause'

Former Israeli ambassador to the USA Zalman Shoval tells Arutz Sheva that the Biden administration doesn't properly consider the implications of pressure on Israel.

'The US doesn't understand what its pressures cause'

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

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'

Minister Cohen:

'If US doesn't back Israel it has nothing to do in the Mideast'

Minister of Energy Eli Cohen says the US changed its stance because of the upcoming elections.

'If US doesn't back Israel it has nothing to do in the Mideast'

Report:

US lambasts Israel's Rafah evacuation plan

Jake Sullivan, Antony Blinken reject, harshly criticize Israeli proposals for Rafah operation in 2-hour phone call with Israeli officials, demand 'day-after' plan to maintain US support.

US lambasts Israel's Rafah evacuation plan

Republicans in Congress demand Biden cancel Iraq pres. meeting

Senator Tom Cotton and 7 other Republican senators and congressmen write letter to President Biden accusing him of appeasing Iran and undermining Israel in meeting Iraqi president.

Republicans in Congress demand Biden cancel Iraq pres. meeting

Rep. Ritchie Torres to Arutz Sheva:

'US stands with Israel'

Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) speaks to Arutz Sheva during visit to Israel, warns pro-Israel Democrats have obligation to prevent far-left anti-Israel forces from taking over party.

'US stands with Israel'

A pro-Israel US president

Jews who vote for Democrats in 2024 when it comes to the subject of Israel simply have no understanding of what it means to be a Jew or worse, they have no background or no understanding of their religion or religious identity. Opihion.

A pro-Israel US president

Report:

US quietly authorized bombs and fighter jets to Israel

Washington Post report: Biden administration in recent days quietly authorized the transfer of billions of dollars in bombs and fighter jets to Israel, despite tensions over possible Rafah operation.

US quietly authorized bombs and fighter jets to Israel

State Department official resigns due to US support for Israel

Annelle Sheline goes on media tour accusing US of "horrific policy," Israel of "genocide" after resigning from State Department, does not criticize genocidal actions or ideology of Hamas.

State Department official resigns due to US support for Israel

US to Israel:

Banks don't need to close accounts of sanction targets

US letter to Finance Ministry says Biden Admin. sanctions against 7 settlers over alleged violence were not meant to seize all of their assets or close their bank accounts.

Banks don't need to close accounts of sanction targets

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'

WH spokesman:

'Can't think of anything more offensive' than Ben-Gvir comment

White House spokesperson John Kirby called Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's assertion that President Joe Biden prefers "the line of" Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to that of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "offensive."

'Can't think of anything more offensive' than Ben-Gvir comment

Report:

Netanyahu to send delegation to DC despite UN vote

US official says delegation led by Ron Dermer to visit Washington next week to discuss Rafah operation despite PM's cancelation of delegation. PM's office denies report.

Netanyahu to send delegation to DC despite UN vote

Report:

US lobbied Canada to keep funding UNRWA

Canadian minister says US Ambassador to the UN pressed the Canadian government to resume funding to UNRWA even as the US had cut funding over organization's ties to Hamas, employees participation in October 7.

US lobbied Canada to keep funding UNRWA

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

Israel was not created to appease its foreign allies

There is nobody and nothing for which to apologize. As Jabotinsky said about such cases, we must fold our arms and calmly tell our accusers to "go to Hell." Op-ed.

Israel was not created to appease its foreign allies

Sen. John Fetterman:

'Appalled US allowed resolution failing to condemn Hamas'

Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania says UN 'has always been unwilling to condemn this group of terrorists, cowards and rapists. UN has always been unwilling to condemn this group of terrorists, cowards and rapists.'

'Appalled US allowed resolution failing to condemn Hamas'

Blinken:

'Ceasefire res. paired ceasefire with hostage release'

US Secretary of State explains why US abstained and allowed the UN Security Council to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan.

'Ceasefire res. paired ceasefire with hostage release'

Intl. law expert:

'Biden team's moral backbone collapsed'

Human Rights Voices President Anne Bayefsky speaks to Arutz Sheva about America's failure to veto UN ceasefire resolution, ambassador's statement a ceasefire requires release just 1 hostage.

'Biden team's moral backbone collapsed'

US to Netanyahu:

No change in position on ceasefire, hostages' return

US says it still only supports a permanent ceasefire if the hostages are returned after allowing passage of resolution calling for Ramadan ceasefire.

No change in position on ceasefire, hostages' return

The American betrayal of Israel

The suggestion that Israel is no better than Hamas is a pernicious lie spread by those who want Israel gone. Opinion.

The American betrayal of Israel

US officials:

'Evacuation of Rafah will take weeks, if not longer'

US officials explain that Israel needs to 'flood' humanitarian aid to the areas where civilains will be evacuated and construct temporary shelters.

'Evacuation of Rafah will take weeks, if not longer'

Due to war in Gaza:

Muslim leaders boycott White House invitation

A joint letter from more than forty leaders called for action instead of more meetings, including an end to support for Israel.

Muslim leaders boycott White House invitation

Amb. Friedman to Arutz Sheva:

'Biden is saving Hamas by trying to stop Israel'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman talks to Arutz Sheva about the state of US-Israel relations, says, Biden making it harder to recover hostages, win war, pressure and criticism of Israel 'only because it's an election year.'

'Biden is saving Hamas by trying to stop Israel'

2nd round:

US sanctions 3 more Israelis, 2 outposts

US Treasury says sanctions target outposts and individuals implicated in violence against Arabs, a month and a half after imposing sanctions on 4 other Israelis.

US sanctions 3 more Israelis, 2 outposts

Amit Segal in WSJ:

'Biden’s Middle East is a fantasy world'

The Israeli political analyst explains how the American administration sees both the Israelis and Palestinians in a light that is disconnected from reality.

'Biden’s Middle East is a fantasy world'

Report:

US to impose sanctions on Judea & Samaria outposts

The US is reportedly expected to impose a second round of sanctions on three Israeli citizens and two outposts in Judea and Samaria.

US to impose sanctions on  Judea & Samaria outposts

Defining terror

President Biden claims that Palestinians are not Hamas but can’t come up with who else they are. Op-ed.

Defining terror

Response to US intelligence report:

'Israel not a US protectorate, citizens choose PM'

Israeli official dismisses assessment in annual US intelligence report that Netanyahu's 'viability as a leader' is 'in jeopardy.'

'Israel not a US protectorate, citizens choose PM'

Who should we fear more, Biden or God?

With all respect to you, Joe Biden, who are you to tell us not to route out evil? With all respect to you, Netanyahu, who do you fear more, Biden or God?

Who should we fear more, Biden or God?

A pier too far

The proposed temporary pier off the coast of Gaza brings with it a multitude of problems for the US administration. Op-ed.

A pier too far

Report:

Biden weighing ways to prevent attack on Rafah

No decisions yet as Biden administration considers placing conditions on Israel's use of US weapons.

Biden weighing ways to prevent attack on Rafah

Gantz to US officials:

Ending war without Rafah op unacceptable to Israel

'Ending the war without clearing out Rafah is like sending a firefighter to extinguish 80% of the fire,' Minister Benny Gantz tells National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

Ending war without Rafah op unacceptable to Israel

White House:

'Trampling incident shows need for more aid'

US says it is looking into incident where Gazans swarmed aid trucks, leading to mass trampling and accusations of a massacre by the IDF, says it proves need to expand humanitarian aid.

'Trampling incident shows need for more aid'

Three blows against Israel, all in one week

The slaughter of 1,200 Israeli innocents is old news, off the radar, and a time to slurp ice cream when discussing the hostages. And then there is "60 Minutes." Op-ed.

Three blows against Israel, all in one week

Don’t tell me to take my finger out of our dike!

It was not by accident that Palestinian Hamas called their genocidal massacre of Jews on 7 October the Al Aqsa Flood. Op-ed.

Don’t tell me to take my finger out of our dike!

Unprecedented:

US investigates company producing Iron Dome parts

Israeli officials alarmed after US launches investigation, sanctions against Finkelstein Metals in a move which could affect Iron Dome supplies, Israel's defense industries, and exports.

US investigates company producing Iron Dome parts

The two-state delusion, next round

That President Biden and his fumbling foreign policy team led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken can make this type of declaration is consistent with the way the administration and its policies have been run over the last three years. Opinion.

The two-state delusion, next round

How Biden feeds the Houthis

Islamic terrorists create famines to profit from US Foreign Aid - and America falls for it. Op-ed.

How Biden feeds the Houthis

Gallant to Biden envoy:

'Israel to give hostage negotiators more authority'

Defense Minister Gallant meets White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, Brett McGurk, says IDF preparing for continuation of intense ground operations.

'Israel to give hostage negotiators more authority'

US official:

'We won't rush to vote on UNSC resolution on Gaza'

Senior US official says the Biden administration is not planning “to rush” passage of UN Security Council resolution that urges a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.

'We won't rush to vote on UNSC resolution on Gaza'

A simple suggestion Biden can understand

There are a few Democrats who ever so slightly sense that things are upside down; that Israel is being treated by the Biden administration and the media as the oppressor and Hamas as the victim. Op-ed.

A simple suggestion Biden can understand

Biden blocks deportation of PA Arabs for 18 months

US President issues order protecting majority of Palestinian Arabs from deportation until August 2025 after signing executive order imposing sanctions on 4 settlers.

Biden blocks deportation of PA Arabs for 18 months

US considering legislation package against Israel

The proposed changes would roll back Trump administration decisions benefiting Israel and is intended to exert additional pressure against the invasion of Rafah.

US considering legislation package against Israel

Report:

Biden quickly advancing plan for Palestinian state

Biden administration and several Arab countries are advancing a plan to declare a Palestinian state after the war in Gaza ends; timetable expected to be announced within weeks.

Biden quickly advancing plan for Palestinian state

Target of US sanctions:

'I couldn't believe it, Biden is occupied with me?'

Ever since Yinon Levi, a farmer from south of Hebron, found out he was subject to US sanctions, he and his wife Sapir's bank account has been blocked and they can't purchase necessities at the grocery store.

'I couldn't believe it, Biden is occupied with me?'

Continuing US support? Take great caution, Israel.

The US could abandon Israel as an enfeebled Joe Biden moves politically leftwards to ensure he receives the 2024 presidential nomination. The Democrat House of Representataives aid vote is a warning. Op-ed.

Continuing US support? Take great caution, Israel.

400 Rabbis call to President Biden: No to a PA State

A Palestinian Arab state west of the Jordan River would doom the pro-US Hashemite regime east of the river, triggering a domino scenario and endangering the residents of Israel.

400 Rabbis call to President Biden: No to a PA State

Biden vowed Gaza aid wouldn’t go to Hamas. He lied.

American aid workers are in contact with Hamas, one of them said anonymously, there “just can’t be anything political.” As if there’s a non-political way to work with an Islamic terror group. Op-ed.

Biden vowed Gaza aid wouldn’t go to Hamas. He lied.

Israel’s American frenemy

Some Bidenites subscribe to the fantasy that all conflict can be ended by negotiated compromise based on self-interest. Others are viscerally hostile to Israel and some have had links to Iran. Opinion.

Israel’s American frenemy

Biden Admin official:

Hamas hostage release proposal 'generally positive'

Administration official says there is 'room to work with' after Hamas finally responds to hostage deal proposal, but they are still 'skeptical' a deal will be made.

Hamas hostage release proposal 'generally positive'

The Biden Administration is a danger to Israel

Honestly, it is absolutely insane when you hear it all explained, but do not despair! We are living in an alternate reality, where good is evil and evil is good. Just listen to this blood libel, issued as an executive order in the name of President Biden himself. Op-ed.

The Biden Administration is a danger to Israel

360 degrees of hostility: Biden and Israel

Why is the United States continuing to hamper the ability of the Israel Defense Forces in Gaza? Op-ed.

360 degrees of hostility:  Biden and Israel

US pressing:

Extended ceasefire for Saudi normalization deal

According to the proposed two-stage deal, Israel will stop fighting for at least four months and release a large number of terrorists in return for the release of the remaining hostages and a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

Extended ceasefire for Saudi normalization deal

After being targeted by US sanctions:

Israeli bank freezes farmer's bank account

Yinon Levi, who was one of four Israelis to be targeted by US sanctions was notified by Bank Leumi that his bank accounts have been frozen.

Israeli bank freezes farmer's bank account

Ben-Gvir to WSJ:

'Biden gives aid which goes to Hamas'

Israeli National Security Minister tells Wall Street Journal US would be more supportive of Israel if Donald Trump is reelected.

'Biden gives aid which goes to Hamas'

America and Britain - blind stupidity?

America and Britain have crossed. a treacherous red line. Their unhinged obsession with the “two-state solution” threatens to incentivize Hamas. Opinion.

America and Britain - blind stupidity?

'Disgrace to free world's values'

Yesha Council Chairman decries US sanctions

Shlomo Ne’eman says fact that the US only sanctioned four proves that there is no phenomenon of violence, calls on Israeli government not to 'lend a hand in this ugly game.'

Yesha Council Chairman decries US sanctions