Israel and the US

Pentagon: U.S. to protect Israel from Iran

Pentagon: U.S. to protect Israel from Iran

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in their phone conversation that Israel could rely on full support from the United States to defend itself against Iranian attacks, …

U.S. refuses to join Israel in retaliatory action against Iran

U.S. refuses to join Israel in retaliatory action against Iran

U.S. President Joe Biden warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the U.S. will not take part in a counter-offensive against Iran, an option Netanyahu's war cabinet favors after a mass drone and missile attack on Israeli territory, according …

US to boycott Netanyahu

US to boycott Netanyahu

Representatives of the democratic wing of Congress intend to boycott Netanyahu's speech in the USA. Earlier, it was reported that the head of the Jewish state was to speak in Congress during a meeting of both chambers.

U.S. to strengthen Israel's combat capability

U.S. to strengthen Israel's combat capability

Israel needs U.S. funding to replenish its supply of Iron Dome interceptors, U.S. President Joe Biden said. "We have to replenish the air defenses for Israel," Biden told the Congress. …

U.S. preparing $14 bln in aid for Israel

U.S. preparing $14 bln in aid for Israel

The U.S. Senate proposed a package package, which will provide $14 billion in "security assistance" to Israel, if passed. The $14.1 billion in the package are intended for military support for Israel in its war …

Washington urges Tel Aviv to slow down war

Washington urges Tel Aviv to slow down war

U.S. President Joe Biden is losing patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the conflict in Gaza, according to Axios.  Citing U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter, the  news website reported that …

U.S. stands up for people of Gaza

U.S. stands up for people of Gaza

Palestinian civilians must be able to return home, they must not be pressed to leave Gaza, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. "As I told the prime minister, the United States unequivocally rejects any …

Harvard President resigns

Harvard President resigns

Harvard President Claudine Gay said she would resign from her position, ending a six-month tenure marred by allegations of plagiarism and backlash over her congressional testimony about antisemitism on campus. Gay had come under …

White House: neither Hamas nor Israel want new truce

White House: neither Hamas nor Israel want new truce

U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said he does not know when discussions to resume a truce between Israel and militant group Hamas will restart after the fighting reignited over the weekend. Kirby also blamed …

Truce in Gaza may be extended

Truce in Gaza may be extended

The four-day truce in the Gaza Strip may be extended for another two days, Egypt and the US inform

U.S. against reoccupation of Gaza in future

U.S. against reoccupation of Gaza in future

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized the U.S.’s stance on the future of Gaza, arguing the U.S. believes the basic principles of the future include “no reoccupation of Gaza” and “no forcible displacement …

G7 countries speak on way out of Middle East conflict

G7 countries speak on way out of Middle East conflict

The creation of two states for two peoples is the only model for the existence of Israel and Palestine, the G7 statement says. In addition to this, the G7 countries condemned the attack by Palestinian radicals Hamas on Israel. There was also a demand to release the hostages and take a humanitarian pause.