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John Kirby on ceasefire:
'Netanyahu should be asked if he retracted his agreement'
White House National Security Council spokesman asked about Netanyahu's comments rejecting proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon: We would not have made the statement if we had doubts that the talks with the Israelis were positive.
'The situation is intolerable'
Biden and Macron call for ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
US President and French President release statement calling for 21-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel: It is time to conclude a diplomatic settlement, but diplomacy cannot succeed amid an escalation of this conflict.
US official:
'A ground invasion of Lebanon will not reduce tensions'
Senior State Department official says US does not support rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, will discuss "concrete ideas" with allies and partners to prevent the war from expanding.
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.'
State Department:
'We're actively working on updated ceasefire proposal'
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller tells reporters that the United States continues to collaborate with mediators from Egypt and Qatar to draft a revised ceasefire proposal for the conflict in Gaza.
Suspected Hezbollah financier to plead guilty in US
Lebanese-Belgian dual citizen, accused by the US of financing Hezbollah, to plead guilty in case involving sanctions evasion.
Report:
US warned Britain against suspending arms sales to Israel
US reportedly privately warned Britain against suspending arms sales to Israel, citing concerns such a move could damage attempts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel to US:
'Shots at a WFP vehicle were due to a communication error'
Deputy US envoy to the UN says Israel told the US that an initial review found that shots were fired at World Food Programme vehicle in the Gaza Strip after a "communication error" between IDF units.
Over anti-Israel bias:
US legislation would withhold UN funding
Reps. Mike Lawler and Jared Moskowitz introduce the Stand with Israel Act, which will require the withholding of US funding to UN agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel.
Russia:
'US-led coalition's jet came close to our plane in Syria'
Russia says a coalition F/A-18 fighter-bomber came into "dangerous contact" with an An-30 aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces in the Homs region of Syria.
US and Qatar:
'No party should take steps to undermine a deal'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, speak ahead of Doha summit, warn all sides not to undermine Gaza ceasefire talks.
Judge against discrimination of Jewish students at UCLA
US federal judge attacks UCLA's policy to protect Jewish students and called it 'so unimaginable and so abhorrent.'
Joint statement
5 nations call on Iran to stand down from threats against Israel
Leaders of US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy call on Iran to stand down its ongoing threats of a military attack against Israel and discuss the serious consequences for regional security should such an attack take place.
Holocaust survivor:
'I can't believe the whole world participates in Jew-hatred'
Antisemitism and protests in the United States trigger PTSD in Holocaust survivors.
Qatar, Egypt, and the US:
'Time to conclude a ceasefire agreement'
Leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and the US call on Israel and Hamas to resume talks on August 15 on the proposed hostage release and ceasefire agreement.
Senior US official:
'The gaps are bridgeable, we don't have time to lose'
Senior US official speaks to reporters following call by the US, Egypt and Qatar for a summit next week to finalize a hostage release deal: There is an urgency to get this process back on track.
Japan:
Israeli ambassador snubbed, US & British envoys boycott ceremony
US, British ambassadors skip Nagasaki ceremony after Israeli envoy’s presence is nixed.
Pakistani national charged over plot to assassinate Trump
Pakistani national with ties to Iran charged in connection to a foiled assassination plot potentially targeting Trump
'Harvard failed its Jewish students,' judge says
Harvard University's attempt to dismiss lawsuit by Jewish students who accused the Ivy League school of letting its campus become a bastion of rampant antisemitism fails.
Minister of Defense:
'Cooperation between Israel and US is critical to our readiness'
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant meets with combat pilots and IAF servicemembers: 'With every day that passes, we enhance our readiness for defense, and sharpen our offensive capabilities.'
Report:
Jailed WSJ journalist may be released soon in prisoner swap
Massive prisoner swap with Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, could be underway.
US envoy to Security Council:
'Increase pressure on Iran to stop escalation'
Robert Wood, deputy US ambassador to the UN, calls on members of the Security Council with influence over Iran "to increase pressure on it to stop escalating its proxy conflict against Israel and other actors."
Report:
Diplomats racing to prevent Middle East war
Financial Times reports that US and EU diplomats are holding urgent discussions in an attempt to convince Tehran to either not respond or to carry out symbolic action against Israel following latest eliminations.
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.
PM to meet former President Trump on Friday in Florida
Donald Trump announced he would be meeting with PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday in Florida: 'During my first term we had peace and stabillity in the region. We will have it again.
After embarrassing mistake:
US lifts sanctions wrongly imposed on Aviad Shlomo Sarid
US lifts sanctions imposed on Aviad Shlomo Sarid from Revava, which were imposed on him due to the fact that his name is similar to that of one of the leaders of the Tzav 9 organization.
New US-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group
US and Israel set up House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group to promote common areas of interest, hold exchanges of knowledge and expertise, and foster cooperation in a variety of fields
YU President to Arutz Sheva:
'There is a wave of Jews leaving so-called elite universities'
YU Pres. Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, tells Arutz Sheva about his March of the Living trip to Poland with presidents of US universities, 'to make them understand the lessons of the Holocaust and recognize that the Jews come first, but others are next. '
US sanctions Iran over 'nuclear escalations'
US sanctions three companies based in the United Arab Emirates and which are accused of being involved in the transport of Iranian petroleum or petrochemical products, as well as 11 associated vessels.
Report: US planned independent hostage rescue operation
Washington Post reveals details on how the US has helped Israel since October 7. Official: 'Extraordinary' amount of intelligence sharing.
US submits draft UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire deal
US submits new resolution to the UN Security Council expressing support for the hostage release and ceasefire proposal unveiled by US President Joe Biden last week.
US, Egypt and Israel to discuss Rafah crossing
White House to hold a trilateral meeting in Cairo next week to discuss the reopening of the Rafah crossing, reports Axios.
US to boycott UN tribute to Raisi
US official says US will boycott a UN tribute to Iranian President who was killed in a helicopter crash: The United Nations should be standing with the people of Iran, not memorializing their oppressor.
Senator Graham to Arutz Sheva:
'I want to wake America up, we have no better friend than Israel'
Senator Lindsey Graham receives Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Prize: 'Everybody wants to kill all the Jews, so now's the time for people in the US to circle the wagons. Speak up, speak out. We're next.'
NY Board of Rabbis Pres:
'Genuine support for Israel & Jews, runs deep in the US'
Rabbi Eli Weinstock, Pres. of the New York Board of Rabbis, says that, 'The answer to antisemitism is being Jewish, proud Jewish, continuing Jewish life as much as possible. Living Judaism.'
Reward for info on death of US ambassador's granddaughter
The boat did not stop after hitting Ella Adler, granddaughter of the US ambassador to Belgium, and a $20,000 reward was offered for info which led to the arrest of a suspect.
Biden Must Pick: Israel or Hamas
Joe Biden is a weak and evil man who cannot tell good from evil — and he, not Trump, is responsible for wrecking America’s reputation, power, and influence abroad.
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.
Anti-Israel rapper:
Rapper Macklemore releases pro-Palestine track: Nakba never ended
US rapper, released song ‘Hind's Hall,’ calling Israel, among others, "A state that's gotta rely on an apartheid system, to uphold an occupyin' violent."
US government outraged at Hamas response
New York Times reports that Biden officials are outraged at Hamas’ response to discussions to reach an agreement for the release of the hostages.
Normalization with Saudi Arabia
Deal to include five-year 'pathway' to Palestinian state
US, Saudi Arabia, may sign deal on condition that Saudi Arabia normalize relations with Israel the moment Israel's government is willing to agree to a Palestinian state along the 1948 borders.
Report:
US mediating agreement between Israel and Lebanon
Israeli official says the first phase would include a "freeze of the situation" under which Hezbollah would be removed from the border by several kilometers - but not beyond the Litani River.
Jewish student sues Columbia U.:
'University did not provide a safe study environment'
Following violent anti-Israel protests, a Jewish student suing Columbia University, details her fears in the lawsuit: ‘Jews were beaten and spat on, were prevented from walking around freely or attending classes.’
Report:
Biden considering bringing Palestinian Arabs from Gaza to the US
President Biden is considering offering Palestinian Arabs a permanent safe haven, with various benefits that could eventually lead to permanent residency and possible US citizenship,
Pres. of Maccabi World Union:
‘Stop anti-Israel activity’
Maccabi World Union calls for an end to antisemitic violent protests throughout US campuses, ‘We respect free speech, not hate speech.’
Jewish doctor ordered to pay after court date set for Yom Kippur
A Jewish family physician from Pennsylvania appealed a court ruling to pay $4.1 million Dollars, which he was not able to attend, because the session was held on Jewish holy day.
Fmr. Ambassador Oren:
'Sanctions on IDF unit will harm the US as well'
Dr. Michael Oren tells Arutz Sheva that on the one hand has to thank the US for the security partnership, but also must fight against the notion of sanctioning Netzach Yehuda.
Unless it is sold
House passes legislation that would ban TikTok
US House of Representatives passes legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake within a year.
US House approves bill to provide Israel with military aid
Bill could be taken up by US Senate next week, would provide funds for Israel's missile defense system, report says.
US vetoes
UNSC resolution accepting PA as full member fails to pass
12 countries voted in favor of the resolution. Two countries abstained.
Anti-Defamation League:
New Record in antisemitic incidents in the US
A massive spike was recorded after the events of October 7; the number of campus incidents tripled, threats to blow up Jewish institutions increased tenfold.
US expects Israel to respond to Iran attack, but in limited scope
Despite cautions against further escalation in the region, Gilad Erdan, Israel’s representative to the UN, said that Israel 'reserves the legal right to retaliate. The world cannot settle for inaction.’
Iran expert to Arutz Sheva:
Iran conveyed double message after the attack
Iran expert, Dr. Menahem Merhavy: 'Iran conveyed a double message; on the one hand, a sense of victory to its people, raising the morale of the security forces after the attack, but on the other, a desire to avoid further rounds against Israel.'
US poll:
42% support Israel, 24% support Palestinians
A New York Times poll shows 42% support Israel | Gap between US President Joe Biden and Donald Trump is narrowing
State Department:
PA should seek statehood through talks, not at UN
State Department spokesman says establishing an independent Palestinian state should happen through direct talks with Israel, as PA seeks UN vote on the issue.
US could reconsider designation of Houthis
US special envoy for Yemen says US would consider revoking its recent designation of Houthis as terrorists if they cease their shipping attacks in and around the Red Sea.
Report:
US promised Egypt: No Rafah op before mid-May
Reports say Israel promised not to conduct Rafah ground operation before May, has changed its position on number, identities, of terrorists to be released in prisoner swap.
Report:
US in talks on peacekeeping team in Gaza
Biden administration officials reportedly in preliminary conversations on proposal to help fund either a multinational force or a Palestinian Arab peacekeeping team in post-war Gaza.
US and Britain sanction Hamas fund-raising network
US Treasury Department says the punitive measures target two individuals and three entities described as key financial facilitators involved in fundraising for Hamas.
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