Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin maintained on Tuesday that the U.S. government has not seen “any evidence of genocide” being committed in Gaza by Israel, as the White House faces growing pressure over its continued support for an Israeli military offensive that’s killed tens of thousands of Palestinians. Austin appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee … Read more
President Joe Biden said in a new interview he does not agree with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing attacks in Gaza, issuing some of his harshest critique of the country’s war with Hamas so far. “I will tell you, I think what he’s doing is a mistake,” Biden said of his Israeli counterpart in … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said a date has been set for the invasion of the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, despite the opposition of many of the country’s allies, including the U.S. “Victory requires entering Rafah and eliminating the terrorist battalions there,” Netanyahu said in a video posted on social media, … Read more
The family of Israel American hostage Omer Neutra have questioned if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government are focused on securing the release of hostages held by Hamas. On Sunday, Ronen, Daniel and Orna Neutra spoke to CNN’s Jake Tapper to mark the six months since the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, telling … Read more
U.S. national security spokesperson John Kirby speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 25, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters National Security Spokesman John Kirby on Sunday said that Israel’s decision to pull some troops out of Southern Gaza does not appear to indicate a shift in military strategy. “As we … Read more
Preliminary hearings open Monday at the United Nations’ top court in a case that seeks an end of German military and other aid to Israel, based on claims that Berlin is “facilitating” acts of genocide and breaches of international law in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Israel strongly denies its military campaign amounts to breaches of … Read more
Israel’s killing of seven aid workers including Australian Zomi Frankcom, reflects a “systematic failure” to commit to the observance of international humanitarian law. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says she and Defence Minister Richard Marles have written to their Israeli counterparts after a briefing on the initial findings of the Israel Defense Forces’ investigation, which … Read more
It’s the last wish of a dying mother, to be with her daughter once more. But six months into Israel’s war against Hamas, time is running out for Liora Argamani, who hopes to stay alive long enough to see her kidnapped daughter come home. “I want to see her one more time. Talk to her one more time,” said Argamani, 61, … Read more
DOHA, Qatar ― Six months into a war Hamas started ― with more than 33,000 Palestinians dead, more succumbing to famine daily and Israel determined to continue its aggressive campaign against the organization with robust American military support ― the militant group says it is confident it will wield significant influence in the future, come … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden issued a stark warning to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that future U.S. support for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza depends on the swift implementation of new steps to protect civilians and aid workers. Biden and Netanyahu ‘s roughly 30-minute call just days after Israeli airstrikes killed seven food aid workers in … Read more
