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Not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India, says White House

Applauding the people of India for exercising their right to vote, the White House on May 17 said there are not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

Supplies arrive in Gaza via new pier but land routes essential, says US aid chief

Samantha Power says barely 100 trucks of aid a day enter Gaza, far less than 600 needed to address threat of famine

The Guardian - US · May 17, 2024

Israel pounds Gaza as UN urges opening of land crossings for aid deliveries

Israeli army launches attacks across Gaza, including in Jabalia camp in the north, as humanitarian crisis deepens.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: UN passed resolution for security council to reconsider and support Palestine membership – as it happened

143 countries supported it, 9 voted against, and 25 abstained

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2024

No More Bear Hugs: Biden Gives Up On Netanyahu Embrace

Days after the October 7 attack, Joe Biden walked onto the tarmac in Tel Aviv and offered a warm bear hug to Benjamin Netanyahu, a sign both of solid support for Israel and the US president's long, if not uncomplicated, relationship with the prime minister.

International Business Times · May 9, 2024

‘We will fight with our fingernails’ says Netanyahu after US threat to curb arms

Israeli prime minister says country can ‘stand alone’ but later says he hopes US and Israel can overcome differences

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024

‘Fight with our fingernails’: Israel’s Netanyahu defies US weapons warning

Prime minister and officials say Israel will continue fight even as US increases pressure over Rafah assault.

Al Jazeera · May 9, 2024

Takeaways from Biden's candid CNN interview as he warns Israel - Roll Call

President Biden floated a seismic change to U.S. policy toward Israel in a candid — and rare — sit-down interview. Here are three takeaways.

Roll Call · May 9, 2024

Biden visits Wisconsin as Gaza, Trump dominate public attention - Roll Call

President Biden pushed his jobs agenda in Wisconsin on Wednesday as some Democratic lawmakers called for an end to Israel’s conflict in Gaza.

Roll Call · May 8, 2024

Israel confirms Argentine thought to be hostage in Gaza was killed in October 7 attack

61-year-old Lior Rudaeff was killed when Hamas attacked Israel and his body was taken to Gaza

Latin Times · May 7, 2024