US official:
'Israel has addressed many of Biden's concerns on Rafah'
Senior Biden administration official says Israeli officials incorporated many changes into their plan that seem to meet Biden's concerns about deepening the operation.
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Senator Schumer:
'ICC prosecutor’s decision is unfair and reprehensible'
Senate Majority Leader denounces ICC decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli leaders: There never can be any equivalency between Israel’s right to defend itself against terror and Hamas’s barbarity.
House Democratic Leader:
'ICC decision is shameful and unserious'
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes ICC Chief Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders: America’s commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad.
Biden:
'US stands with Israel in its efforts to take out Hamas butchers'
Biden speaks at event in honor of Jewish Heritage Month: Contrary to allegations made against Israel by the ICC, Israel is not committing genocide.
Human rights expert:
'Biden Admin. stands for mass murderer at Security Council'
Human Rights Voices President Professor Anne Bayefsky speaks to Arutz Sheva about the moment of silence held for the 'butcher of Tehran' at the UN Security Council.
Human Rights expert:
'ICC warrants an attempt to destroy Israel dressed as intl. law'
Human Rights Voices President Professor Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva the Biden Administration's questioning of Israel's right to defend itself led to ICC prosecutor's decision to pursue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.
Human rights expert:
'UN Security Council refused to hold meeting on Israeli hostages'
Human Rights Voices President Professor Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva reports that the Security Council met to discuss the hostages' plight last week are misinformation and the meeting was held outside the Security Council, which refused to hold it.
White House to Stefanik:
'There has been no better friend to Israel than President Biden'
White House fires back at at Rep. Elise Stefanik after she criticized Biden during her speech at the Knesset.
Sullivan updates Netanyahu on Saudi normalization efforts
White House says that US National Security Advisor, who met with Netanyahu in Jerusalem, "reiterated the President’s longstanding position on Rafah.”
'No excuse for Biden aid cut'
Rep. Elise Stefanik to address Knesset today
House Republican Conference Chair to visit sites of Hamas massacre, address Knesset in trip to Israel.
Weapons shipment delayed by US arrives in Israel
Report: Biden administration decided to resume the weapons transfer after Israel committed to informing the United States in advance before expanding ground maneuvers in Rafah.
16 Democrats vote in favor
House rebukes Biden for withholding Israel aid
Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which condemns Biden's posture on Israel’s military action in Gaza, passes in a 224 to 187 vote. Biden has already said he will veto the bill if it clears the Senate.
US official:
'We share Gallant's concern on Gaza'
Senior US official responds to Defense Minister's call for Palestinian Arab rule in Gaza after the war: Israel has not developed plans for holding and governing territory the IDF clears, thereby allowing Hamas to regenerate.
Secretary of State Blinken:
'We do not and will not support Israeli reoccupation of Gaza'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel must work to find an alternative for Hamas since 'it cannot – and says it does not want responsibility for Gaza.'
Human rights expert:
'The UN parrots bogus Hamas casualty figures'
Human Rights Voices President Professor Anne Bayefsky speaks to Arutz Sheva about the UN's revision of women and children casualty figures in Gaza by nearly half.
White House:
Biden will veto GOP bill on aid to Israel
White House criticizes Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would pressure President Biden to send weapons to Israel.
After pausing bomb shipment
Biden moving forward with new weapons deal for Israel
Biden administration notifies Congress it is moving forward with more than $1 billion in new weapons deals for Israel, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Deputy Secretary of State:
'We don't believe Israel's strategy will lead to total victory'
Deputy US Secretary of State Kurt Campbell says the US is “struggling over what the theory of victory is” in Gaza.
US Ambassador Lew:
'Despite tension, no fundamental changes in US-Israel ties'
US Ambassador to Israel Jacob Lew says the US never saw the total elimination of Hamas as a plausible goal. 'Hamas should not be either a political or a governing body. That doesn't mean that you've eliminated every last member.'
Senator Graham:
'Stalling Israel aid would be a reward to Hamas'
Sen. Lindsey Graham responds to Biden's threat to stall military aid for Israel: Americans should be all in and helping Israel against an existential threat.
House Democrats:
'We cannot undermine our ally Israel'
26 Democratic members of Congress urge White House to deliver security aid to Israel, after the Biden administration cancelled a shipment over Rafah operation.
Biden administration:
'Israel may have used US weapons illegally in Gaza'
New State Department report says it is “reasonable to assess” that US weapons have been used by Israeli forces in Gaza in ways that are “inconsistent” with international humanitarian law.
White House:
'We're watching operation in Rafah with great concern'
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby says the US wants the Rafah crossing reopened immediately.
Ambassador Herzog:
'US sends the wrong message to Hamas and our enemies'
Israel’s Ambassador to the US responds to US decision to withhold some weapons from Israel: It is unacceptable that it went public while we were still discussing Rafah operation.
'Deeply disappointed'
US Jewish leaders criticize Biden's threat to Israel
Leaders of the Conference of Presidents respond to Biden: Withholding security assistance and support from Israel would send a dangerous message to Iran and all its regional proxies.
Netanyahu:
'We will do what we have to do to protect our country'
Speaking to Dr. Phil, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he hopes he and Biden can overcome their disagreements, "but we will do what we have to do to protect our country".
White House:
'Biden instructed his team to continue working with Israel'
A day after Biden warned he would stop transferring bombs to Israel, White House says the US provided Israel with several alternatives for how to pursue Hamas.
The Ben Shapiro Show:
Biden sides with Satan
Watch: Joe Biden announces a weapons cutoff for Israel if they go into Rafah; and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bizarre quest to unseat Speaker Mike Johnson fails.
Former US army chief:
'The United States killed a lot of innocent people'
Watch: Ret. Gen. Mark Milley hits back at those who criticize Israel's actions in Gaza, says the US has committed many war crimes over the years.
'You are a true friend of Israel'
Jewish and Christian leaders thank Trump
Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman spearheads letter thanking former President Trump for his support for Israel and for his skepticism regarding the viability of a two-state solution.
The Egyptian connection to Biden's threat
Egyptian source claims that the aggressive US position against Israel in the context of Rafah is partly related to Cairo's protest on the issue.
Netanyahu responds to US:
'If we have to fight alone, we will'
PM responds to President Biden's threat to halt arms shipments to Israel over Rafah operation, says Israelis will fight 'with our nails' if necessary.
Haim Saban slams 'bad, bad, bad' move to hold weapons shipment
Israeli-American billionaire and Democratic megadonor warns US President, 'there are more Jewish voters who care about Israel than Muslim voters who care about Hamas.'
Retired general:
US move a signal to allies and the Iranian nuclear program
According to Brigadier General (Ret) Yossi Kuperwasser not sending the ammunition to Israel makes it clear to the United States' allies in the region and the world as a whole, that they cannot rely on it.
PM Netanyahu answers Biden:
'If Israel is forced to stand alone, Israel will stand alone'
The Prime Minister shared a video of his Holocaust Remembrance Day address in which he pledged that nothing would stop Israel from defending itself, even if it would have to stand alone.
Schumer on bombs to Israel:
'I have faith in what Biden is doing'
Senate Majority Leader comments on Biden's decision to pause the delivery of 3,500 bombs to Israel: I have faith in what the Biden administration is doing
Bernie Sanders:
'Biden absolutely right to halt weapons to Israel'
Sen. Bernie Sanders welcomes news that Biden administration held certain arms transfers to Israel, calls for US to use its leverage to demand an immediate ceasefire.
Republican leaders demand answers from Biden
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson criticize Biden for pausing of shipment of bombs to Israel last week.
Biden in message to Israel:
'I will stop sending bombs over major invasion of Rafah'
US President says he will halt shipments of American weapons to Israel if Netanyahu orders a major invasion of Rafah: Civilians have been killed in Gaza as a consequence of those bombs.
US warns Israel:
Do not expand military operations in Rafah
Israel made clear to the Americans that preventing the delivery of precise munitions can harm the military effort, strengthen Hamas, and therefore may threaten a deal for a ceasefire and hostage release.
Israeli official:
Israel deeply frustrated with US arms shipment pause
According to an Israeli official, tensions had already been running high after Israel felt the US allowed it to be blindsided by Hamas’ announcement earlier this week that it was accepting a version of a cease-fire proposal that was unknown to Israel beforehand.
The US Embassy's unusual request
The US Embassy asked the Police Internal Investigations Unit for the cellphone of slain employee Yaakov Tuhi, who was killed by an off-duty Border Police officer.
US official confirms:
US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week
Senior US administration official says the decision was made over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on Rafah.
Report:
US held up ammo shipment to Israel
According to Israeli officials, the incident raised serious concerns inside the Israeli government and sent officials scrambling to understand why the shipment was held.
Minister Strock:
'US doesn't deserve to be called a friend of the State of Israel'
Minister of Settlements and National Missions Orit Strock said she is worried by the American push to end the war in Gaza.
After his criticism:
Schumer poised to invite Netanyahu to address Congress
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he is ready to sign House Speaker Mike Johnson's invitation to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address to Congress.
Report:
US senators discussed Israel warrants with ICC officials
Axios report: A bipartisan group of US senators held a virtual meeting with senior officials at the ICC to express concern about possible arrest warrants being issued for Israeli leaders.
Trump backs down from two-state solution
The former President and 2024 presidential candidate said in an interview that while he once supported a two-state solution, the level of Palestinian Jew hatred makes it 'much tougher to get.'
Austin:
'Operation in Rafah needs credible plan to evacuate civilians'
US Defense Secretary speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, stresses US position on a possible Israeli operation in Rafah.
Israel warns:
ICC warrants will lead to retaliation against PA
The Biden administration has made clear to ICC officials in private that arrest warrants against Israeli leaders would be a mistake and that the US doesn't support the action.
Gallant to Blinken:
'Determined to bring back the hostages, ready to go into Rafah'
The Defense Minister and US Secretary of State toured Kibbutz Nir Oz and the Kerem Shalom Crossing and discussed the hostage negotiations and humanitarian aid efforts.
Netanyahu to Blinken:
'We will not accept a deal that ends war'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made to the Prime Minister clear that the US objects to an operation without an executable plan to protect the civilian population and evacuate civilians.
Sanders supports anti-Israel protests on campuses
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he supports protests against Israel’s war in Gaza, but stresses the need to “condemn, in every form, antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of bigotry.”
During Middle East trip:
Blinken to visit Israel this week
State Department announces that Secretary of State will visit Israel and Jordan after he visits Saudi Arabia on his Middle East trip which concludes on Wednesday.
White House:
'Biden reiterated his clear position on Rafah incursion'
Following Biden-Netanyahu phone call, White House says Biden "reaffirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel’s security" and stressed the need for progress in delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Sanders to Netanyahu:
'It is not antisemitic to criticize your government'
Vermont Senator criticizes Israel's conduct in Gaza: Do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to distract us from the immoral and illegal war policies of your extremist and racist government.
Israel's cautious prediction:
US to back down from Netzah Yehuda sanctions
According to Israeli sources, the Americans were surprised by the Israeli's angry response to reports of the sanctions, and the Israeli pressure is expected to convince the US not to impose them, at least for now.
Blinken:
'No announcement on Netzach Yehuda today, but stay tuned'
US Secretary of State tells reporters an announcement is expected “in the days ahead” on whether to restrict assistance to the IDF's Netzach Yehuda Battalion.
Gallant and Chief of Staff:
'Sanctions on Netzach Yehuda - not the right path'
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant speaks to IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi on US intentions to impose sanctions against the IDF’s “Netzach Yehuda” battalion.
Minister Gantz to Blinken:
'Sanctions on Netzach Yehuda - a double mistake'
The National Unity Party chair asked the US Secretary of State to reconsider sanctions on the IDF unit since they would hurt Israel's legitimacy and have no justification since Israel has a strong and independent judiciary.
