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US secretary of defence Lloyd Austin III admits that Ukraine and its allies are facing a ‘moment of challenge’ as Russian forces advance in the northeast

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is committing to keep U.S. weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against a renewed assault by Russia

Graham also argued that Hamas bears responsibility for civilian casualties throughout the conflict.

US officials confirmed Wednesday that Washington had suspended a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel over concerns they would be used in Rafah without a sufficient plan for civilians there. This decision to halt the delivery of what are likely MK-84s – one of the most destructive munitions used by…

Why has the US stopped shipments of some types of bomb, and what damage can these offensive weapons do?

Rafah is considered Hamas's last major stronghold but more than a million people are sheltering there after Israel’s military operation in the rest of Gaza

Biden administration halts bomb shipment to Israel over concerns of civilian casualties in Rafah.

U.S. halts shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel due to concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza conflict.

Move would mark significant pivot in relations as pressure builds on Israel to pull back from attack

Lloyd Austin says US ‘has not made final determination’ on arms transfer amid concerns over Israel’s Rafah offensive.

The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to convey its concerns about Israel's plans for invading Rafah.