Former President Donald J. Trump, who has been urging Israel for months to end the war in Gaza as quickly as possible, insisted that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were on good terms after the two met in Palm on Friday Beach, Florida. Although they were close allies during Mr. Trump’s presidency, their…
Vice President Kamala Harris said: “Israel has the right to defend itself … and how it does so is important.” Harris’ comments followed a meeting she held in Washington on Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “It is time for this war to end in a way that ensures Israel is safe, all hostages…
In her first week as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris will tackle the most politically contentious issue in U.S. foreign policy while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes an official visit to Washington. Mr. Netanyahu’s trip shines a spotlight on the views of Ms. Harris, who has emerged as a forceful…
The Democratic Socialists of America this week withdrew their support for Rep. Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez of New York, accusing the progressive congresswoman of not sufficiently supporting the Palestinian cause and efforts to end the war in Gaza. In a lengthy statement Wednesday, the group particularly criticized its sponsorship of a recent event with Jewish leaders focused…
FILE PHOTO: Presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian shows the victory sign during a campaign rally in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2024. Majid Asgaripour | Via Reuters Iran elected Masoud Pezeshkian as its president, an unexpected victory for the country’s reformist camp amid deep social discontent, economic hardship and regional war. According to reports citing local authorities,…
Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system intercepts rockets fired from the Gaza Strip, seen from Ashkelon, southern Israel, October 20, 2023. Amir Cohen | Reuters On Thursday morning, Hezbollah said it fired 200 rockets at Israel – one of its largest attacks yet – after Israel assassinated one of the group’s top commanders, further raising…
Hezbollah’s leader has vowed a fight with no rules and no red lines if war breaks out between the Lebanese militant group and Israel, warning neighboring Cyprus against becoming entangled in the conflict. Lebanon and Israel have engaged in regular cross-border firefights in the Gaza Strip since the start of the Jewish state’s war against…
TOPSHOT – Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli air strike on Zibqin, southern Lebanon, June 12, 2024. Kawnat Haju | Afp | Getty Images The Israeli army authorized an offensive against Lebanon after a spike in cross-border fire as talk of a “total war” fueled concerns about the Gaza conflict spreading to the…
Smoke and flames rise after Hezbollah carried out a rocket attack on the city of Safed in northern Israel on June 12, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images A senior US adviser will travel to Israel to ease rising tensions on the border with Lebanon, where recent barrages of rockets have reignited the threat…
A Biden administration plan to sell $18 billion in F-15 fighter jets to Israel is moving forward after two top Democratic holdouts in Congress signed off on the deal, according to several people familiar with the sale. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks of New York, the top Democrat on the Foreign Affairs Committee who publicly opposed…
