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Israel thanks US Senate for approving military aid
Apr 24, 2024The foreign minister of Israel expressed gratitude to the US Senate on Wednesday for authorizing $13 billion in military aid, saying that the decision sends a “strong message” to the nation’s adversaries. “I thank the US... -
Iran says EU sanctions for Israel attack ‘regrettable’
Apr 24, 2024The European Union’s decision to increase sanctions against Iran’s weapons programs in response to its unprecedented retaliatory attack on Israel was deemed “regrettable” by Iran on Tuesday. “It is regrettable to see the EU deciding quickly... -
US hints at sanctioning Israeli unit over alleged abuses
Apr 22, 2024Regarding purported human rights abuses in the West Bank, the US appears on the verge of sanctioning an Israeli military unit—a move that the Israeli prime minister fiercely condemned as “the height of absurdity.” When questioned... -
Palestinian presidency condemns US military aid to Israel
Apr 22, 2024The Palestinian presidency said Saturday the US House of Representatives’ approval of billions of dollars in new military aid to Israel marked “an aggression against the Palestinian people”. The money would “translate into thousands of Palestinian... -
Moscow says US aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan will ‘exacerbate global crises’
Apr 21, 2024The US House of Representatives’ adoption of an aid package for Taiwan, Israel, and Ukraine was met with criticism by Moscow on Saturday. “The allocation of US military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan will exacerbate... -
US House approves Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid, threatens TikTok
Apr 21, 2024In a rare display of bipartisanship, the US House of Representatives on Saturday granted long-delayed military aid to Ukraine while simultaneously supporting Taiwan’s and Israel’s defenses and threatening to outlaw Chinese-owned TikTok. The $95 billion package’s... -
Israel launches strike against Iran: US media
Apr 19, 2024According to US media on Thursday night, Israel has struck back at Iran for its attack over the weekend. Citing US authorities, ABC, CBS, CNN, and other media outlets announced the strikes early on Friday morning... -
Middle East on edge after Israel vows ‘response’ to Iran attack
Apr 16, 2024Tehran’s first-ever direct attack on its bitter enemy drastically escalated regional tensions as the Gaza war continued with no sign of a truce, prompting Israel and Iran to exchange threats on Tuesday. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari,... -
Netanyahu is a threat to Israel, Opposition Leader says
Apr 16, 2024Israel’s opposition leader, Yizhar Lapid, claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government were a threat to their own nation and demanded fresh elections. Speaking before reporters after his trip to Washington, the politician... -
Netanyahu rival says Israel lost ‘deterrence’ against Iran
Apr 15, 2024In the wake of an unprecedented Iranian attack, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid charged on Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration was responsible for a “total loss of Israeli deterrence”. Former prime minister Lapid also...