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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

US to Israel:

'We understand your demands'

The US has sent a message to the Israelis that they understand their demands to remain in the humanitarian corridor and not to allow unlimited passage of Gazans from the south to the north.

'We understand your demands'

Top US general:

'Israel hasn't received every weapon it asked for'

Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff comments on US aid to Israel: We've been supporting them with capability, but they've not received everything they've asked for.

'Israel hasn't received every weapon it asked for'

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'

Senator Graham:

'UNRWA is dead to the United States'

South Carolina Senator says the US has no intention to resume funding to UNRWA: Somebody needs to pull the Palestinian school system up by its roots and destroy it.

'UNRWA is dead to the United States'

Gallant:

'We share 100% of the values with the United States'

Gallant tells reporters after meeting with Lloyd Austin that he stressed the importance of US ties to Israel's security.

'We share 100% of the values with the United States'

Austin to Gallant:

No to Rafah operation without ensuring civilians' safety

Pentagon Press Secretary summarizes meeting between Austin and Gallant: The Secretary stressed that the United States and Israel have a moral imperative and a shared strategic interest in safeguarding civilians.

No to Rafah operation without ensuring civilians' safety

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'

Bernie Sanders:

'Netanyahu government should not receive another penny'

Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes appropriations bill which froze the US assistance to UNRWA and includes US military aid to Israel: This will only intensify the already horrific situation in Gaza.

'Netanyahu government should not receive another penny'

John Kirby:

'An Israeli operation in Rafah would be a disaster'

White House spokesperson John Kirby says US will share with Israeli officials alternatives for eliminating Hamas in Gaza without a ground offensive in Rafah.

'An Israeli operation in Rafah would be a disaster'

After Israel visit:

Blinken again warns against Rafah operation

Secretary of State speaks to reporters after meeting Netanyahu: We share Israel’s goal of defeating Hamas, but a major military ground operation in Rafah is not the way to do it.

Blinken again warns against Rafah operation

US official:

'Pier off Gaza should be ready by May 1'

Chief of Staff of the National Security Council says the US military is working hard to ensure pier that will facilitate transfer of aid to Gaza is ready by the target date.

'Pier off Gaza should be ready by May 1'

Schumer hints:

Not opposed to Netanyahu speaking to Congress

Senate Majority Leader comments on House Speaker's intent to invite Netanyahu for a speech: I will always welcome the opportunity for the Prime Minister of Israel to speak to Congress in a bipartisan way.

Not opposed to Netanyahu speaking to Congress

John Kirby:

'Netanyahu can decide who he wants to talk to'

US National Security Council spokesman comments on Netanyahu's decision to speak to Senate Republicans via video: Support for Israel has been a long-standing bipartisan issue in this country.

'Netanyahu can decide who he wants to talk to'

Congress address?

House Speaker considering inviting Netanyahu

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is considering inviting Netanyahu to address Congress: It's very important for us to show solidarity and support for Israel right now.

House Speaker considering inviting Netanyahu

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 to Republicans:

'Israel will continue its efforts to defeat Hamas'

Republican Senators who attended Netanyahu's address at their policy lunch say the PM stressed he is going to finish the job in Gaza.

'Israel will continue its efforts to defeat Hamas'

Report:

Netanyahu asked to meet Democrats, Schumer nixed it

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked to address Senate Democrats at their caucus lunch, but the Senate Majority Leader denied his request.

Netanyahu asked to meet Democrats, Schumer nixed it

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

US Jewish leaders:

'We have reservations about Schumer’s speech'

Conference of Presidents releases statement after speaking to Senate Majority Leader about his controversial speech: We remain distressed that an American official would tell a sovereign, democratic ally when to conduct its electoral process.

'We have reservations about Schumer’s speech'

Amid tensions with Biden:

Netanyahu to speak to Senate Republicans

Prime Minister Netanyahu is tentatively scheduled to speak virtually to Senate Republicans during their regular lunch meeting on Wednesday.

Netanyahu to speak to Senate Republicans

Pentagon official:

US Defense Secretary to host Gallant next week

Pentagon official says Secretary Lloyd Austin will host Defense Minister Yoav Gallant next week for a bilateral meeting at the US Defense Department.

US Defense Secretary to host Gallant next week

Schumer:

'I considered calling on Netanyahu to step down'

Senate Majority Leader on his controversial speech: I considered saying Netanyahu should step down, but that is telling Israel what to do.

'I considered calling on Netanyahu to step down'

Biden:

'Target Hamas without major operation in Rafah'

US President says he asked Netanyahu to send a team to Washington to discuss ways to target Hamas without a major ground operation in Rafah.

'Target Hamas without major operation in Rafah'

Schumer responds to Trump:

'To make Israel a partisan issue only hurts Israel'

Senate Majority Leader fires back at Trump over criticism of Jews who vote for Democrats: Trump is making highly partisan and hateful rants.

'To make Israel a partisan issue only hurts Israel'

Schumer insists:

'Speech wasn't meant to be an attack on Israel'

Senate Majority Leader tells Washington Post columnist his speech which caused a firestorm was meant to "show that you could be against Netanyahu and still be very pro-Israel".

'Speech wasn't meant to be an attack on Israel'

Netanyahu:

'Schumer's comments were totally inappropriate'

During an interview with CNN, the Israeli Prime Minister discussed comments by the US Senate Majority Leader calling for new elections and referring to him as a threat to peace.

'Schumer's comments were totally inappropriate'

John Kirby:

'Elections in Israel? The people will decide'

White House National Security Communications Advisor rejects assertions that Biden is calling for new elections in Israel: We are going to keep supporting Israel in their fight against Hamas.

'Elections in Israel? The people will decide'

Israeli official:

'US slow-walking some military aid'

Senior Israeli official tells ABC News that the US has begun slow-walking some military aid to Israel. Senior US officials deny the claims.

'US slow-walking some military aid'

'He made a good speech'

Biden backs Schumer's remarks on Israel

US President backs remarks made by Senate Majority Leader against the Israeli government: He expressed serious concerns shared by many Americans.

Biden backs Schumer's remarks on Israel

Schumer clarifies:

'Israel has the right to choose its own leaders'

Senate Majority Leader seeks to clarify remarks against the Israeli government which caused a firestorm: The US cannot dictate the outcome of an election.

'Israel has the right to choose its own leaders'

Report:

US will only support 'small-scale' Rafah operation

Politico report: Senior US officials have told their Israeli counterparts the Biden administration would support a Rafah operation as long as Israel avoids a large-scale invasion.

US will only support 'small-scale' Rafah operation

Secretary Blinken:

'Deal on the table, question is will Hamas take it'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed humanitarian efforts in Gaza and said that they will improve once there is a ceasefire. 'Does Hamas want to end the suffering that it's provoked?'

'Deal on the table, question is will Hamas take it'

White House walks back Biden's comments on Israel

National Security Adviser asked about Biden's comments that a Rafah operation would be a red line: The President didn't make any declarations or pronouncements.

White House walks back Biden's comments on Israel

Report:

Biden could condition aid if Israel invades Rafah

Four US officials tell Politico President Biden will consider conditioning military aid to Israel if the country moves forward with a large-scale invasion of Rafah.

Biden could condition aid if Israel invades Rafah

Biden:

'I have not scheduled a meeting with Netanyahu'

US President tells reporters he has no plans to address the Knesset at this time, after expressing a desire to do so in a TV interview.

'I have not scheduled a meeting with Netanyahu'

VP Harris:

'Don't conflate Israeli gov't with Israeli people'

US Vice President Kamala Harris says Israelis deserve security and there should be a distinction between the Israeli people and the Israeli government.

'Don't conflate Israeli gov't with Israeli people'

Biden:

'Israeli operation in Rafah would be a red line'

US President tells MSNBC that Netanyahu "must, must, must" pay more attention to preventing civilian casualties in Gaza. "He hurts Israel more than he protects her. This is a mistake."

'Israeli operation in Rafah would be a red line'

'False and misleading'

Israel Heritage Foundation seeks apology from Harris

Israel Heritage Foundation calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to apologize after appearing to blame Israel for the “inhumane” conditions in Gaza.

Israel Heritage Foundation seeks apology from Harris

Biden:

'Israel will provide security for Gaza aid port'

US President when asked whether Netanyahu should be doing more to provide aid to Gaza: “Yes he does”.

'Israel will provide security for Gaza aid port'

Report:

White House asks for list of Israel-bound weapons

The White House recently asked the State Department and the Pentagon for a list of all weapons transfers to Israel that are planned or are up for approval in the coming weeks.

White House asks for list of Israel-bound weapons

Report:

US quietly approved hundreds of arms sales to Israel

Washington Post reports that the United States has delivered thousands of munitions and other lethal aid to Israel since the start of the Gaza war.

US quietly approved hundreds of arms sales to Israel

Blinken to Gantz:

'Humanitarian plan needed before operation in Rafah'

Minister Benny Gantz meets US Secretary of State in Washington. State Department: The Secretary underscored the importance of reaching an agreement to achieve the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

'Humanitarian plan needed before operation in Rafah'

Int'l law expert:

UN will still not condemn Hamas after rape report

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, tells Arutz Sheva the UN will not act against Hamas even after publishing its own report saying there are 'reasonable grounds' to believe Hamas committed mass rape.

UN will still not condemn Hamas after rape report

Head of CENTCOM visited Israel last week

US Central Command says its Commander, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, visited the Middle East, including Israel, where he met Defense Minister Gallant and Chief of Staff Halevi.

Head of CENTCOM visited Israel last week

Israel has overwhelming support from US citizens

Israel has to be allowed to win the war against Hamas. The American People are fully engaged in the effort. Op-ed.

Israel has overwhelming support from US citizens

Not coordinated with PM

Gantz to take off for Washington on Sunday

Sources close to Netanyahu say he "made it clear to Minister Gantz that the State of Israel has only one Prime Minister".

Gantz to take off for Washington on Sunday

Report:

US wants written assurances on weapons in Gaza

Officials tell Axios that Biden administration gave Israel until mid-March to sign letter that provides assurances that it will abide by international law while using US weapons in Gaza.

US wants written assurances on weapons in Gaza

'Shameful decision'

Blinken under fire for reversing 'settlement' policy

Figures from the Republican Party blast Secretary of State who reversed predecessor Mike Pompeo's policy on Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria.

Blinken under fire for reversing 'settlement' policy

Kirby on post-war plans:

'We don't believe in forced displacement of Gazans'

White House National Security Council Spokesperson asked about Israel's post-war plans: We have very consistent positions, we still hold to them.

'We don't believe in forced displacement of Gazans'

Blinken:

'Settlements inconsistent with international law'

Secretary of State reverses policy set by predecessor Mike Pompeo, says Washington views the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as “inconsistent with international law”.

'Settlements inconsistent with international law'

Over Israel criticism

Rep. Torres quits Congressional Progressive Caucus

New York Democrat has been one of the most vocally pro-Israel Democrats in the House.

Rep. Torres quits Congressional Progressive Caucus

US to ICJ:

'Don't force Israel to withdraw from Judea, Samaria'

US gives its views in ICJ case discussing Israel’s alleged “occupation” of Judea and Samaria.

'Don't force Israel to withdraw from Judea, Samaria'

US Ambassador to Israel:

'Israel to be grateful for the nudge to our morals'

Ambassador Jacob Lew spoke to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and emphasized that US support of Israel has not wavered.

'Israel to be grateful for the nudge to our morals'

Netanyahu in message to US:

'We reject international dictates'

After speaking to Biden, Netanyahu responds to reports that the administration is planning to establish a Palestinian state: Israel will continue to oppose the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

'We reject international dictates'

For the second time this week:

Netanyahu and Biden speak

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden speak for about 40 minutes, discuss hostage release deal and the war in Gaza.

Netanyahu and Biden speak

Yesha Council to PM:

Hold urgent meeting on foreign intervention

Yesha Council chair Shlomo Ne’eman says the sanctions recently imposed on Israelis constitute a severe oversight of Israeli sovereignty and severe political disregard based on blood libel.

Hold urgent meeting on foreign intervention

FBI Director makes surprise trip to Israel

FBI Director Christopher Wray meets fellow law enforcement and intelligence partners to discuss the threats facing both countries.

FBI Director makes surprise trip to Israel

State Department:

US reviewing reports of civilian harm by Israel

State Department spokesman says US reviewing reports that Israel harmed civilians in Gaza, under guidelines aimed at ensuring countries receiving US arms conduct military operations in line with humanitarian law.

US reviewing reports of civilian harm by Israel

Senate approves promotion of Israel aid bill

Senate sets the stage for final passage of a $95.34 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, though there are doubts it will pass the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.

Senate approves promotion of Israel aid bill