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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Biden seeks to pull rank in US-Israel relationship a trial of strength beckons

Biden's hold on US weapons shipment to Israel signals a change in the relationship dynamics with Netanyahu, marking a shift from being compliant to asserting authority. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

U.S. paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah, official says

The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel due to concerns about potential full-scale assault on Gaza, highlighting growing tensions between the U.S. and Israel. [ more ]
euronews
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

US says Israel's use of US arms likely violated international law

Israel's use of US-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international law.
Biden administration's statement represents a strong position but lacks a direct link to specific weapons used by Israel.
Assessment raises questions about Israel's effectiveness in minimizing civilian harm despite its advanced military capabilities. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Joe Biden keeps on delivering a dangerous two-faced approach with Israel

Biden's support to Israel is contradictory with a mix of munitions supply and public criticism.
The approach aims to balance formal backing for Israel while appeasing far-left Democrats and Muslim-American voters. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

US reportedly approved more bombs for Israel on day of aid convoy strike; pressure grows on Biden to act live

US authorized bomb transfer to Israel on same day aid workers killed in Gaza.
Joe Biden expressed outrage over aid workers' deaths amidst weapon transfer approval. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

US to send weapons to Israel amid invasion threat in Gaza's Rafah: Report

The US plans to send bombs and weapons to Israel while also urging for a ceasefire.
The proposed arms delivery includes precision-guided bombs and bomb fuses worth tens of millions of dollars. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Biden Puts Arms Shipment to Israel on Hold Amid Dispute Over Rafah Attack

President Biden paused arms shipment to Israel due to concerns over potential assault on Rafah, highlighting growing US-Israel rift. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Mike Johnson Rips Anti-Israel' Biden For Placating the Anti-Semitism In His Base'

President Biden accused of becoming anti-Israel by placating anti-Semitism in the base.
Democrats criticized for being weak on Israel, with shifts away from historical support. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Come On, Peter': John Kirby Dismisses Doocy's Claim Biden Is Trying to Have It Both Ways' on Israel

President Biden's support for Israel remains strong but suggests policy changes if civilian deaths continue.
White House asserts that support for Israel is unwavering while considering potential policy adjustments based on Israel's actions. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
World news

This isn't the first time the U.S. and Israel have disagreed over Gaza

President Dwight Eisenhower intervened to end the 1956 conflict involving Israel, Egypt, Britain, and France.
Current U.S.-Israel relations are tense over Israeli military operations in Gaza, especially regarding the city of Rafah. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Will Biden finally stop enabling Netanyahu's extremist government? | Mohamad Bazzi

Netanyahu prolongs Gaza war for political survival. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Opinion | Biden's Real Mistake in Pausing Military Aid to Israel

President Biden's pause on some weapons sales to Israel has shifted attention from Netanyahu's problematic policies and the lack of a sustainable solution in Gaza. [ more ]
Axios
5 days ago
Left-wing politics

Bibi's rant: Israel isn't a "vassal state" of the U.S.

Tensions between Netanyahu and Biden escalate over potential invasion in Rafah. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Israel's war on Gaza will continue, Netanyahu tells US Republican senators

Netanyahu vows to continue war on Gaza despite Democratic criticism
Republican senators express support for Israel's actions in Gaza [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Hot mic captures Biden's growing frustration with Netanyahu

Growing frustration between Biden and Netanyahu
Biden's call for a meeting with Netanyahu [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Joe Biden is desperate for this war to end but neither Netanyahu nor Hamas is in any hurry | Jonathan Freedland

US President Biden withheld weapons from Israel for specific operation, emphasizing support but blocking war capabilities in certain areas. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Jon Favreau Pans Biden For Refusing to Stop Israel Killing and Starving Innocent People': Makes Him Look Weak'

Biden criticized for privately expressing outrage over civilian deaths in Gaza without taking action to stop them.
White House faces backlash for not changing policies towards Israel despite civilian deaths. [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

US Senate leader Chuck Schumer calls for new Israel elections amid Gaza war

Schumer criticizes Netanyahu for civilian toll in Gaza
Schumer calls for leadership shake-up in Israel [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Analysis | Biden has huge leverage on Israel. He hasn't really used it yet.

President Biden criticizes Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership in the Israeli war in Gaza, emphasizing the need to pay attention to innocent lives being lost.
Biden's administration is at odds with Netanyahu's government over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, as evidenced by the call for a cease-fire and building a temporary port for aid delivery. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Says Netanyahu Making "Big Mistake" But Refuses to Cut Off Military Aid

Biden expresses concern over Netanyahu's actions in Gaza, plans 'Come-to-Jesus' meeting
Criticism over Biden's statement on Gaza death toll and Israel's actions [ more ]
The Nation
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Is Mad at Netanyahu? Spare Me.

The relationship between Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu is strained and there are reports of mounting frustration with Netanyahu.
Reports of tension between Biden and Netanyahu have been circulating for months but have little to do with how Biden has actually handled the conflict in Gaza. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Calls Israeli PM Netanyahu A Bad F*cking Guy' Politico Reports

President Biden privately referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a bad guy.
Biden is suspicious that Netanyahu wants to drag the US into a wider war in the Middle East. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

TikTok sues federal government over free speech; U.S. pauses an Israel bomb shipment

The US paused weapon shipment to Israel over concerns of use in densely packed areas like Rafah. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

The Long, Tortured Road to Biden's Clash With Netanyahu Over Gaza War

President Biden warned Prime Minister Netanyahu against a major assault on Gaza and threatened to change the course of continued U.S. support for Israel. [ more ]
Axios
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Biden faces internal Democratic blowback over paused on Israel weapons sales

U.S. administration paused weapons shipments to Israel amid concerns over potential assault on Rafah in Gaza. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Pentagon chief confirms US pause on weapons shipment to Israel

US paused weapons shipment to Israel amid concerns over Gaza offensive. [ more ]
The Nation
6 days ago
Left-wing politics

The Anti-War Movement Needs to Claim Its Victories

Establishment and left-leaning individuals differ in addressing the impact of the pro-Palestinian movement and US support to Israel. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Says Netanyahu Is Making a Mistake' in Gaza

President Biden criticized PM Netanyahu's approach to the Gaza conflict, calling it a mistake and underscoring strained relations.
Biden's frustration peaked after an Israeli strike on aid workers, leading to a call for a ceasefire and conditioning future support for Israel. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Says Netanyahu Is Making a Mistake' in Gaza

President Biden criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of Gaza conflict.
Tensions rise between the Biden administration and Israel over recent events in Gaza. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

The Future of the U.S.-Israel Relationship

Israeli military has a lower threshold for civilian risk compared to others.
President Biden demands immediate cease-fire and conditional U.S. military support. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

What Weapons Did Israel Use to Block Iran's Attack?

Israeli forces used Iron Dome and Arrow 3 to defend against numerous threats, with ongoing requests for more precision-guided munitions and interceptors. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
World news

Middle East conflict live updates: Lack of notice from Israel over Syria strike frustrates U.S.

Defense Secretary expressed concern over Israel's strike in Syria and risks to American forces. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
World news

Middle East Crisis: Biden Is Set to Speak With Netanyahu Amid Rising Frustration With Israel

President Biden expresses outrage and heartbreak over deaths of humanitarian workers in Gaza.
Senior American officials express frustration over Israel's conduct in the war, signaling tensions with US-Israel relations. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Meet the Palestinian American Doctor Who Walked Out of a Meeting With Joe Biden

The White House canceled a planned Ramadan dinner due to Muslim American leaders' refusal over arming Israel.
Palestinian American physician walked out of a meeting with Biden, warning of a 'bloodbath' due to continued US backing of Israel. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Threatens to Condition Israel Aid

President Biden threatened to condition American support on Israel's treatment of civilians in Gaza.
Biden urged Netanyahu to negotiate a cease-fire and release hostages taken by Hamas, demanding specific changes within hours or days. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
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U.S. Defense Secretary Denounces Israel's Strike on Aid Workers in Gaza

Secretary Austin expressed outrage at the Israeli strike on a humanitarian food convoy in Gaza
Secretary Austin stressed the need for immediate protection of aid workers and Palestinian civilians [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Austin

Scoop: Israeli defense minister will bring a long weapons wish list to Washington

U.S. weapons supply to Israel is under scrutiny within the Democratic Party and Biden administration.
Israeli Defense Minister Gallant to discuss weapon system requests with U.S. officials. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Complicity': Leaders, activists slam US for sending more arms to Israel

US agrees to transfer $2.5bn weapons package to Israel during Gaza conflict.
Criticism from leaders and activists worldwide towards US arms support for Israel amid Gaza conflict. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Biden Embraces Schumer's Good Speech' Castigating Netanyahu

President Biden praises Senator Schumer's call for new Israeli elections, expressing concerns shared by many Americans. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden breaks with Netanyahu but sticks with Israel

Biden is breaking with Netanyahu's Gaza war strategy while supporting Israel against Hamas.
Biden is frustrated with Netanyahu's ungratefulness despite the unprecedented support given to Israel.
Biden signaled a shift in his relationship with Netanyahu during his 'State of the Union' address. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Republican House Rep. on Gaza: "We Should Kill Them All"

Rep. Andy Ogles made controversial remarks suggesting all Palestinians in Gaza should be killed.
The comments were made in response to pro-Palestine activists confronting him about U.S. support for Israel's actions in Gaza. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Senate Overwhelmingly Kills Resolution Seeking Information About Israeli Actions in Gaza

The Senate voted to table a resolution that would require a report on Israel's actions in Gaza
President Biden's patience with Netanyahu is running out [ more ]
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