News and updates about US

'Reckless behavior':

Four countries condemn Iran over uranium enrichment

France, Germany, Britain and US condemn Iran after IAEA report said it increased its production rate of highly enriched uranium.

Four countries condemn Iran over uranium enrichment

USA: 6 year old flew alone – and landed in wrong city

A 6-year-old boy flying alone to visit his grandmother in Florida was mistakenly put on the wrong plane by the airline.

USA: 6 year old flew alone – and landed in wrong city

Report:

Netanyahu demanded Hezbollah be moved from the border - & caved

In negotiations with the US and France, Israel is sending very different messages than what it has declared to the public, report says.

Netanyahu demanded Hezbollah be moved from the border - & caved

Austin and French counterpart:

'Houthi attacks a significant problem that must be addressed'

US Secretary of Defense and French counterpart discuss continued attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthis.

'Houthi attacks a significant problem that must be addressed'

10 reasons Israelis travel to the U.S.A.

Israelis have been increasingly drawn to the United States for many reasons, creating a unique bridge between these two diverse nations.

10 reasons Israelis travel to the U.S.A.

Report:

Israel considering two-week ceasefire for hostage release

Washington Post reports Israel considering longer ceasefire, up to two weeks, for Hamas to find all hostages and bring them back to safety.

Israel considering two-week ceasefire for hostage release

International statement condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea

US, EU, NATO and 44 countries blast Houthi rebels' hostilities in the Red Sea.

International statement condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea

International effort to deal with Houthi threats in Red Sea

US Defense Sec. expected to announce international effort to manage Houthi threat, report says.

International effort to deal with Houthi threats in Red Sea

Report: US asked Israel not to respond to Houthi attacks

US concerned Israeli response to Houthi attacks may spark regional conflict, report says.

Report: US asked Israel not to respond to Houthi attacks

Heads of universities will testify in Congress on antisemitism

Heads of three prestigious universities to testify today before Congress on antisemitism on campus and a sense of fear among Jewish students

Heads of universities will testify in Congress on antisemitism

After Israel's session:

US urges condemnation of Hamas sexual crimes

US Mission to the UN: We call on all to unequivocally condemn acts of gender-based violence.

US urges condemnation of Hamas sexual crimes

US officials:

'Disappointed no Americans have been freed yet'

US officials say they remain hopeful at least three Americans held by Hamas will be freed as part of the deal.

'Disappointed no Americans have been freed yet'

Senator Schumer at DC rally:

'We must not forget history'

US Senate Chuck Schumer speaks to close to 300,000 at March for Israel rally held in Washington DC: "We stand with Israel."

'We must not forget history'

Report:

Qatar will sanction Hamas after the release of the hostages

US and Qatar agree that Doha will re-examine its relations with Hamas after the end of the hostage crisis in Gaza.

Qatar will sanction Hamas after the release of the hostages

Russia and China veto UNSC resolution on Israel-Hamas war

The US draft condemns Hamas attack on Israel, supports Israel’s right to defend itself, and calls for unconditional release of hostages.

Russia and China veto UNSC resolution on Israel-Hamas war

Report:

Ground incursion delayed to allow US to send additional forces

US voices concerns of Iranian attacks on its forces due to ground incursion, asks for time to send additional forces to the region.

Ground incursion delayed to allow US to send additional forces

In new UNSC resolution:

US says Israel has the right to defend itself

It is not clear if or when the United States plans to put the draft resolution to a vote.

US says Israel has the right to defend itself

Video:

Cargo plane delivers initial shipment of weapons to Israel

Defense Ministry releases footage showing arrival of cargo plane delivering shipment of advanced weaponry to Israel.

Cargo plane delivers initial shipment of weapons to Israel

Western countries:

'We will support Israel in its efforts to defend itself '

Leaders of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States condemn Hamas, express support for Israel.

'We will support Israel in its efforts to defend itself '

Fox News:

Is the US headed towards 'bankruptcy'?

Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., speaks with ‘Fox News Live’ about the House’s latest efforts to avoid a government shutdown

Is the US headed towards 'bankruptcy'?

Lebanon:

Suspect arrested in shooting outside US embassy

Lebanese security forces detain man suspected of being behind last week’s shooting outside US embassy, in which no one was hurt.

Suspect arrested in shooting outside US embassy

Shots fired outside US embassy in Beirut

Embassy spokesperson says there were no injuries in the incident and the facility is safe.

Shots fired outside US embassy in Beirut

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

US, Britain, France and Germany call on Iran to "immediately reverse" decision to withdraw accreditation from nuclear watchdog inspectors.

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

Netanyahu:

'The protesters are joining the PLO and Iran'

Netanyahu blasts protesters who plan to demonstrate during his visit to the US: These demonstrations cross all boundaries.

'The protesters are joining the PLO and Iran'

US, UK sanction Iran ahead of anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

US and Britain imposes sanctions on Iran ahead of the one-year anniversary of woman whose death sparked mass protests.

US, UK sanction Iran ahead of anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

US agrees:

Economic corridor - even without Israel-Saudi normalization

Diplomatic source says economic corridor will move forward even if there are no normalization agreements between Israel, Saudi Arabia.

Economic corridor - even without Israel-Saudi normalization

Arab source:

US asked for no preconditions on Israel-Saudi Arabia relations

US wants talks on normalization between Saudi Arabia, Israel, with no preconditions from the Palestinian Authority, source says.

US asked for no preconditions on Israel-Saudi Arabia relations

UN vote on extension of Lebanon peacekeeping mission delayed

France, US and UAE argue over the freedom of movement of troops in UNIFIL.

UN vote on extension of Lebanon peacekeeping mission delayed

US approves F-16s to Ukraine once training is completed

Washington assures Denmark and the Netherlands it will expedite approval of transfer requests for F-16s to Ukraine when pilots are trained.

US approves F-16s to Ukraine once training is completed

US delegation visits Israel to discuss Iran, Hezbollah

Senior United States defense delegation hosted by Israel Ministry of Defense convenes in Israel.

US delegation visits Israel to discuss Iran, Hezbollah

It's official:

US returns to UNESCO after five-year absence

Trump withdrew from the UN cultural agency due to its anti-Israel bias before the US was readmitted in late June.

US returns to UNESCO after five-year absence

Report: US was informed of Jenin operation - last week

Israel informed US of Jenin operation ahead of time, promised to do everything possible to avoid harming innocents, report says.

Report: US was informed of Jenin operation - last week

Five years after leaving:

US readmitted to UNESCO

UNESCO’s governing board votes 132-10 to readmit the United States, after Trump withdrew from the agency due to anti-Israel bias.

US readmitted to UNESCO

Diaspora leaders meet Congressman Nick Langworthy

Congressman Nick Langworthy said that his trip to Israel in 2019 with Governor Mike Huckabee and Dr. Joseph Frager was “transformative.”

Diaspora leaders meet Congressman Nick Langworthy

Israel informs US: Netanyahu will visit China

Netanyahu expected to make 4th visit to China, assures members of Congress that alliance between Israel and US is 'key' and 'irreplaceable.'

Israel informs US: Netanyahu will visit China

Despite its incitement:

US increases its financial support for UNRWA

State Department confirms the federal budgetary support for UNRWA will reach a record $223 million in 2023.

US increases its financial support for UNRWA

Dozens of senators urge Israel's entry into visa waiver program

65 senators urge Israel’s entry into the Visa Waiver Program by end of September.

Dozens of senators urge Israel's entry into visa waiver program

Report:

US informs UNESCO it plans to rejoin the agency

The Trump administration withdrew US membership from the UN's cultural agency in protest of its ongoing anti-Israel bias.

US informs UNESCO it plans to rejoin the agency

US:

'Unabomber' found dead in prison

Ted Kaczynski, the convicted terrorist known as the “Unabomber”, found dead in his prison cell. He was 81.

'Unabomber' found dead in prison

UK sanctions Lebanese businessman over Hezbollah support

Meanwhile, US authorities announce action against a network allegedly helping the man avoid sanctions.

UK sanctions Lebanese businessman over Hezbollah support

Following security escalation:

Jordan to host emergency summit

The summit was initiated by the United States, Jordan and Egypt, and will include PA and possibly Israeli representatives as well.

Jordan to host emergency summit

US downs Chinese spy balloon over ocean

The suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down after it crossed sensitive military sites across North America.

US downs Chinese spy balloon over ocean

'Blatant antisemitic rhetoric'

UN official under fire over comments on 'Jewish lobby'

Israel and the US blast UN lawyer after she was revealed to have said in 2014 that the “Jewish lobby” controls the United States.

UN official under fire over comments on 'Jewish lobby'

US against UN blacklist of companies operating in Judea, Samaria

State Department spokesman says US is pressing the United Nations not to update its blacklist of companies operating in "settlements".

US against UN blacklist of companies operating in Judea, Samaria

Leaving USA for GOD

We no longer face an unfriendly administration. We face an unfriendly America. Op-ed.

Leaving USA for GOD

Lebanon:

'We have US guarantees on Israel maritime border deal'

Lebanese negotiator claims his country secured American guarantees that Israel will not be able to withdraw from maritime border deal.

'We have US guarantees on Israel maritime border deal'

Trader Joe's 'Israeli couscous' is renamed

Trader Joe’s drops the ‘Israeli’ for its pearl couscous, citing change in supply chain.

Trader Joe's 'Israeli couscous' is renamed

US demands accountability after death of Iranian woman

US demands accountability for death of Iranian woman who was arrested for wearing an “improper hijab”.

US demands accountability after death of Iranian woman

US life expectancy lowest level in nearly 30 years

Life expectancy tumbles as the United States tries to recover from the pandemic and record levels of drug overdoses.

US life expectancy lowest level in nearly 30 years

EU and US studying Iran's response to nuclear deal proposal

European Union and United States studying Iran's response to draft agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

EU and US studying Iran's response to nuclear deal proposal

US lawmakers visit Taiwan after controversial Pelosi visit

A delegation of American lawmakers arrive in Taiwan, 12 days after House Speaker's visit that angered China.

US lawmakers visit Taiwan after controversial Pelosi visit

Half of United States dealing with massive drought

Drought conditions impacting states not typically associated with dry weather that are having to worry about conserving water.

Half of United States dealing with massive drought

Report:

US considering selling offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia

Final decision depends on Saudi Arabia working to end war in Yemen, report says.

US considering selling offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia

Fox News poll shows most Americans aren't proud of it

Less than 40% of registered voters are proud to be American, Fox News poll shows.

Fox News poll shows most Americans aren't proud of it

Red Shift?

1 million Democrats have become Republicans in past year

College-educated suburbanites fueling 'red shift' - switching from Democrat to Republican over past year.

1 million Democrats have become Republicans in past year

US, Britain, France and Germany seek to censure Iran at IAEA

US, Britain, France and Germany submit motion to IAEA calling on Iran to fully cooperate with it.

US, Britain, France and Germany seek to censure Iran at IAEA

China, Russia veto UN resolution sanctioning North Korea

China and Russia veto US resolution calling for tougher sanctions against North Korea following latest missile tests.

China, Russia veto UN resolution sanctioning North Korea

Report:

US negotiating deal among Saudis, Israelis and Egyptians

Biden administration quietly mediating deal that could be a first step on the road to normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

US negotiating deal among Saudis, Israelis and Egyptians

US officials to travel to Israel amid Jerusalem tensions

Senior State Department officials will seek to de-escalate the crisis in Jerusalem.

US officials to travel to Israel amid Jerusalem tensions

US equipping Ukraine in case Russia uses chemical weapons

The US other countries have warned that Russia could deploy chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine.

US equipping Ukraine in case Russia uses chemical weapons