US scrambles charter flights to get Americans out of Israel For Americans in Gaza, John Kirby said the US has ‘no physical means’ of getting them out at the moment The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
US reportedly persuaded Qatar to halt $6bn to Iran in breach of deal Report comes amid pressure for Biden to deny Iran revenues amid speculation over how big a role Tehran played in Hamas attack The Guardian - US · Oct 12, 2023
White House says 27 Americans killed in Israel with 14 still missing More than 1,300 people were killed in the Hamas attack that began on Saturday The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
White House warns Israel crisis is stretching its ability to support Ukraine: ‘Running out of runway’ Biden administration moving with ‘sense of alacrity’ as John Kirby says aid won’t be ‘indefinite’ The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Hamas attack ‘deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust’, says Biden, as Israeli jets pound Gaza US president decries ‘campaign of pure cruelty’ and warns Iran to tread carefully as Israel conducts significant airstrikes on Palestinian enclave The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023
US death toll in Israel-Hamas war rises to 22: Officials At least 17 other Americans unaccounted for, US officials say before Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s Israel trip. Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023
Israel-Hamas Conflict Escalates: International Actors Enmeshed US reassures support, domestic emergency gov't forming, Hezbollah threats, and global economic concerns arise. Zenger · Oct 11, 2023
Gaza is tiny and watched closely by Israel. But rescuing hostages there would be a daunting task The Hamas-run Gaza Strip is a tiny enclave, measuring 25 miles long and no more than 7 miles wide The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Power goes out in Gaza, as Israel tightens siege and bombs the Palestinian territory Israel carried out a fifth day of bombardments across the Gaza Strip as the Palestinian territory lost electricity, following one of the deadliest attacks against Israel in history. WEKU · Oct 11, 2023
Biden, Congress mull supplemental funding for Israel - Roll Call A possible Israel aid package could run up against debates over aid for Ukraine, with Congress divided over giving more assistance to Kyiv. Roll Call · Oct 10, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow’s bid to return to UN’s top human rights body fails after vote – as it happened Albania and Bulgaria receive more votes at general assembly, after Russia was suspended from body last year The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023
Biden says Israel ‘has a duty to respond’ to attacks – as it happened This blog is now closed. Follow live updates here. The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023
Biden says Hamas attacks on Israel were ‘sheer evil’ US President Joe Biden, speaking from the White House on Tuesday, said that Saturday’s attack on Israel was “sheer evil”, and reiterated US support for Israel. Also on Tuesday, Hamas attacked a southern Israeli city after warning residents to evacuate, as Israeli warplanes hammered the Gaza Strip. Read our live… France 24 · Oct 10, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 594 of the invasion Zelenskiy hails ‘good news’ on artillery and air defence supplies after visiting Romania; Nato ready to aid Finland and Estonia over pipeline damage The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023 White House spokesperson chokes up over ‘horrifying’ Israel attack John Kirby became emotional during Jake Tapper interview over scenes of Hamas violence
Zenger · Oct 6, 2023 Israel’s Gantz Holds Unannounced Meeting With U.S. Officials To Discuss Security And Iran Threats Israeli opposition leader Gantz meets top Biden officials in Washington, discusses security and regional integration
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 White House says ‘time not our friend’ on Ukraine funding as all eyes on next House speaker ‘A lapse in support for even a short period of time could make all the difference on the battlefield’
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: British PM urges west to equip Ukraine to ‘finish the job’; Ukrainian journalist reported missing – as it happened Rishi Sunak urges allies to arm Ukraine in party conference speech; Victoria Roshchyna has not been heard from since 3 August, says International Women’s Media Foundation
The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023 Canadian allegations against India ‘serious’, need to be fully investigated: U.S. White House says Canadian allegations of India's involvement in killing of pro-Khalistan leader are "serious" and need to be investigated; U.S. urges India to cooperate in Canadian investigation; U.S. continues to work closely with Canada and India on important issues.
Zenger · Oct 3, 2023 Israel’s Karhi Visits Saudi Arabia, Signaling Possible Normalization Israeli Communications Minister leads delegation to Saudi Arabia to address international congress
Zenger · Oct 2, 2023 Israel And Saudi Arabia Reach Basic Framework For Peace Deal Jerusalem and Riyadh make progress towards American-mediated normalization agreement
Zenger · Oct 2, 2023 Israeli And Saudi Officials Frustrated With U.S. Emphasis On Jerusalem Concessions Washington's focus on Palestinian concessions hampers normalization process, say sources
Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2023 US concerned by large Serbian military mobilisation near Kosovo United States urges Belgrade to stand down after deployment of Serbian tanks and artillery near Kosovo border.
The Guardian - US · Sep 29, 2023 White House warns of ‘unprecedented’ Serbian troop buildup on Kosovo border US calls for immediate withdrawal of forces as British troops sent to reinforce Nato peacekeeping force
WEKU · Sep 27, 2023 What a government shutdown would mean for the U.S. military — and national security Service members would work without pay, and many civil servants are likely to be furloughed. Congress has yet to pass a separate bill to guarantee military pay as it did in previous shutdowns.