US: Stopping Iran’s Resupply of Houthis ‘Most Important’ to Secure Red Sea
PENTAGON — As attacks by Iran-backed Houthis continue in the Red Sea, the commander in charge of U.S. military operations in the Middle East says…
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US Military Airdrops More Aid to Gaza
The US military carried out its fourth airdrop of aid into Gaza on Friday, a US official told Reuters, amid an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe…
Biden predicts “come to Jesus” meeting with Netanyahu over Gaza aid
President Joe Biden said he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the two of them were headed for a “come to Jesus” meeting over the issue of…
Hunger rises in Gaza as UN prepares to vote on ceasefire resolution
CAIRO/UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Hunger was worsening among Palestinians in the besieged Gaza strip, aid agencies said, as the United Nations General…
Netanyahu allowed $1bn to flow into Hamas hands
WASHINGTON: Israel approved the transfer of more than $1 billion from Qatar to the Hamas-run Gaza, even though there were intelligence warnings that the…
A protester self-immolates outside the Israeli consulate building in Atlanta on Friday
A protester self-immolated on Friday afternoon outside the Israeli consulate building in Atlanta, in what police described as “likely an extreme act of political…
Israel Faces Growing US Calls For Restraint Amid Renewed Gaza Fighting
Washington: Israel faced growing U.S. calls to avoid further harm to Palestinian civilians in its fight against Hamas militants in Gaza, as the warring sides…
David Cameron’s return has put the pro-EU, anti-Israel blob back in charge
David Cameron’s appointment as Foreign Secretary was meant to strengthen Rishi Sunak. Two weeks on, it is clear that it has had the opposite effect. …
Senate Democrats eye Israel conditions in latest defense package snarl
WASHINGTON ― Senate Democrats discussed the prospect of placing conditions on a $14.3 billion Israel military aid package during their weekly caucus meeting on…
Saudi Arabia, US strengthen partnership in research, development and innovation
WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha, who is also chairman of the Board of Directors of the Research,…