Democrats urge Biden to push Israel for press freedom in Gaza
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U.S. Defense Secretary Urges Israel to Scale Back Attacks in Beirut Area
Lloyd J. Austin lamented that civilian casualties during Israel’s war in Lebanon were “far too high.”2 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats urge Biden to push Israel for press freedom in Gaza
Dozens of House Democrats are pressing the Biden administration to get tougher on Israel when it comes to press freedoms in Gaza, warning that a lack of media access in the war-torn territory has ...7 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: White House holds press briefing ahead of busy Biden travel week
The White House will hold a press briefing Monday ahead of a busy week with President Biden. Biden will be in Washington on Monday before departing for a speech in New Hampshire on Tuesday. He will ...9 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Blinken to Visit Israel in Latest Push for Gaza Cease-Fire
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is expected to depart on Monday in a renewed effort to bring calm to the region. The State Department did not say which other countries he might stop in.15 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Pelosi’s push for Biden’s exit about the ‘campaign, not about the candidate’
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said her concerns with President Biden's re-election bid were about his campaign, not about him as a candidate. “I have great respect for the president, ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Dozens reported dead in Israeli strike in Gaza, as Biden says end to war 'hard to achieve'
Hamas-run authorities say 20 women are among at least 33 dead in Jabalia refugee camp.2 days ago - Israel -
World - The New York Times
Biden, in Germany, Urges Unwavering Support for Ukraine
The president, in a trip to Berlin that lasted barely a day, also joined Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany in expressing new optimism about the prospect for peace in the Middle East.2 days ago - Ukraine -
World - The New York Times
Hamas Says Its Demands Are Unchanged as Biden Pushes for Gaza Cease-Fire
A top deputy to the killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar vowed that his “banner will not fall” and that the group would hold to its cease-fire conditions.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden Renewed Efforts to Reach a Cease-Fire in Gaza
Also, a power outage plunged all of Cuba into darkness. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Why Harris Remains Unlikely to Break From Biden on Israel and Gaza
Her advisers say the empathy she has expressed for Palestinians as vice president should not be confused with any willingness to break from U.S. foreign policy toward Israel as a presidential ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election
U.S. President Joe Biden told European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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U.S. Presses to End Gaza War After Death of Hamas Leader
Israel and Hamas signal they aren’t ready for a cease-fire, as the White House seeks a broad diplomatic deal.3 days ago -
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Biden in Germany speaks of hope of a cease-fire in Gaza after Sinwar death
President Joe Biden is on his way back to the United States from a day of meetings in Berlin, appearing alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and marking the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
Yahya Sinwar’s death raises ceasefire hopes and is a ‘moment of justice’ says Biden – Middle East crisis live
US president tells Netanyahu ‘let’s make this moment an opportunity to seek a path to peace, a better future in Gaza without Hamas’. At least 28 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden arrives in Berlin, urges allies to continue support for Ukraine
President Biden has arrived in Berlin for talks with global allies as he pushes for continued support of Ukraine in their war against Russia. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.3 days ago - Joe Biden -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza, Israel Says
Sinwar, a U.S.-designated terrorist, in October 2023 triggered a war with Israel in Gaza that has since expanded to a multifront conflict in the Middle East.3 days ago - Israel -
World - The New York Times
Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Fighting, Israel Says
The Israeli military confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he spoke with President Biden about working to ...3 days ago - Israel -
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Biden, Harris say Sinwar's death offers chance to end Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
Biden spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about how to use this opportunity to "bring the war to a close," the White House said.3 days ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Biden leads international push for Gaza ceasefire after killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
US president joins western leaders in urging Israeli PM to seek end to war, as Iran suggests death inspires future generations and Hezbollah vows escalation. Middle East crisis: live updates ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Democrats press Biden to lower housing costs before leaving White House
Democratic lawmakers from the House and Senate pressed President Biden to lower housing costs before he leaves the White House in a letter dated Wednesday. “We write today to thank you for your ...4 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Behind Israel's operation against Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
Israeli officials have confirmed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who is said to be the mastermind of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. CBS News senior national security correspondent ...4 days ago - Israel -
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The Biden administration should own up to the costs of arming Israel in Gaza
The Biden administration has been criticized for dismissing credible estimates of the costs of U.S. support for Israel's military operations in Gaza, which have killed over 51,000 people and caused ...4 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden is letting Israel and Ukraine call the shots
The U.S. is a superpower seemingly stripped of agency.4 days ago - Joe Biden -
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How much food is Israel letting into northern Gaza?
Israel has been accused of deliberately withholding food aid from people in northern Gaza.4 days ago - Israel -
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Israel accused of implementing ‘starvation plan’ in Gaza
Scheme calls for closed military zone and evacuation, with those remaining denied aid4 days ago - Israel -
World - The New York Times
U.N. Security Council Urges Israel to Increase Flow of Aid Into Gaza
Some of the sharpest criticism about a lack of sufficient assistance in the enclave came from Israel’s allies, including the United States.5 days ago - Israel -
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Israel says aid is entering Gaza but Hamas is stealing it
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Dannon, is pushing back on allegations that Israel is not allowing sufficient aid to enter Gaza. Dannon said Hamas is stealing much of what enters ...5 days ago - Israel -
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Ex-Biden administration staffers who resigned over Gaza launch PAC
Two former officials who resigned from the Biden administration in protest over U.S. support for Israel have announced the creation of a political action committee focused on supporting candidates ...5 days ago - Joe Biden -
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State Department addresses U.S. warning to Israel over Gaza aid
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wrote a letter to Israeli officials warning that humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza must increase or the U.S. ally could risk ...6 days ago - Israel -
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Biden Administration Issues Warning to Israel on Gaza Aid
The administration is urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or risk a cut to arms sales, the starkest threat by the U.S. since the war began last year.6 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Exhausted Gazans Defy Evacuation Orders as Israel Presses New Offensive
Many Palestinians are staying put as Israel’s military orders civilians to leave large parts of northern Gaza as it conducts an offensive against Hamas militants.6 days ago - Israel -
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U.S. to Send Troops to Israel, and a Splintering Democratic Coalition
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Harris urges Israel to ramp up Gaza aid, citing UN food report
Vice President Harris on Sunday pushed for Israel to ramp up aid to Gaza, citing a World Food Programme (WFP) report. “The UN reports that no food has entered northern Gaza in nearly 2 weeks. ...October 14 - Israel -
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Tensions rise as Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, Gaza
Israel continued strikes in both Gaza and Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned the U.N. to remove its peacekeeping force from southern Lebanon. Debora Patta reports.October 13 - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
Inside Israel’s push into the undergrowth of southern Lebanon
IDF land war has moved from Gaza’s urban ruins to the steep hillsides and tangled bush where Hizbollah held swayOctober 13 - Israel