President Joe Biden hopes for Israel-Hamas cease-fire by next week New York, AP President Joe Biden expressed optimism on Monday for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, aiming to end hostilities and secure the release of remaining hostages by early next week. Biden, speaking in New York after a taping of NBC’s “Late Night With … Read more
Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Result in Dozens of Casualties RAFAH, Gaza Strip – The U.S. government plans to veto another draft U.N. cease-fire resolution amid a dangerous escalation of violence in Gaza. Israeli strikes conducted overnight and into Sunday have reportedly killed at least 18 people, according to eyewitnesses and medical sources. Meanwhile, the Israeli … Read more
Russia and China Accuse US and UK of Illegally Targeting Houthi Rebels’ Military Sites Disrupting Global Shipping and Red Sea Trade Routes UNITED NATIONS (AP) — In a heated exchange at the United Nations Security Council, Russia and China accused the United States and Britain of launching illegal attacks on military sites used by Yemen’s … Read more
Israel Must Have a Plan to Protect Civilians in Potential Gaza Operation, President Biden Warns RAFAH, Gaza Strip – U.S. President Joe Biden expressed his concerns to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a potential military operation in the Gaza Strip town of Rafah. Biden emphasized the importance of having a “credible and executable” plan … Read more
A Far-Right Israeli Minister Criticizes President Biden’s Handling of Hamas Tensions JERUSALEM — The recent comments made by Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, sparked outrage among Israeli officials and highlighted the sensitivity of the relations between the United States and Israel. Ben-Gvir, a far-right minister, criticized President Joe Biden, stating that having Donald Trump … Read more
Prospect of War Rises Between Israel and Hezbollah The possibility of a full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia is deeply alarming to people on both sides of the border. Many see it as an inevitable consequence of Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. The potential conflict could be the most destructive that … Read more
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A man fired a shotgun twice outside a Jewish temple in upstate New York, hours before the start of Hanukkah on Thursday, then said “Free Palestine” as he was taken into custody, police said. No one was injured. The episode in the state capital of Albany took place amid rising fears … Read more