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Trump criticizes Netanyahu's handling of Lebanon War
18+ hour, 28+ min ago (498+ words) The president said Netanyahu must be "more responsible" on Lebanon and suggested Israel step back and let Syria confront Hezbollah SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting…...
Anti-Israel left takes a page from AIPAC in spending big in primaries
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (869+ words) 'They took a page out of the AIPAC playbook over the past 30 years, in terms of recruiting and maintaining relationships with members of Congress,' Democratic operative Sara Forman said (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Randy Villegas, running…...
Ortagus: MBS prioritizing security, succession over Israel normalization
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (823+ words) Does getting a deal with Israel help him become king or not?" Ortagus posited at an event hosted by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Morgan Ortagus speaks onstage during 2024 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York Times Square on…...
Senate defense bill includes U. S. -Israel defense tech cooperation provision
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (421+ words) A similar provision in the House version of the bill has drawn controversy, with critics falsely claiming it would merge the U. S. and Israeli militaries or undermine U. S. sovereignty CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing…...
The anti-Israel dark money group behind Justice Democrats" midterm splurge
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (917+ words) A sprawling web of cash and and staff connects anti-Israel candidates and PACs nationwide The Justice Democrats PAC, the outside group best known for elevating the congressional Squad to power in 2018, has become the driving force behind this cycle's slate…...
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, establish joint security zones
1+ week, 6+ day ago (485+ words) Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said the two sides are working to ensure Hezbollah's permanent removal from the border area, warning fighters who remain will "know exactly what's coming." Oliver Contreras/AFP via Getty Images Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel…...
Rubio confirms administration, Israel discussing winding down U. S. aid in next MOU
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (407+ words) The secretary of state said Israel eventually wants be in a position where it can continue buying U. S. defense products without receiving "any sort of assistance" in doing so Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies during a House Appropriations Committee hearing…...
Huckabee says next memorandum of understanding "ends aid" to Israel
2+ week, 1+ day ago (271+ words) The ambassador's comments were seemingly the first confirmation from a U. S. official that such plans are in the works U. S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee delivers remarks as President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a dinner in the…...
Trump brokers partial Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, averting planned Beirut escalation
2+ week, 1+ day ago (364+ words) According to Trump and Netanyahu, Israel will refrain from striking Beirut but continues to operate in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah has agreed to cease its attacks against northern Israel Anwar AMRO / AFP via Getty Images A Hezbollah banner placed amid…...
Israel Day parade marked by celebratory crowd and large police presence
2+ week, 2+ day ago (666+ words) Absent from the festivities was New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while former Mayors Eric Adams and Mike Bloomberg marched in the procession Israel Day parade in New York City on May 31, 2026. Yet, the festivities unfolded against a remarkable backdrop:…...