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Campus protests raise pressure on Biden to secure Gaza ceasefire

The White House is eager for a ceasefire deal in Gaza to improve President Biden's image and avoid a split with younger voters and the progressive Democratic wing. [ more ]

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Biden Levies Strongest Criticism of Israel Yet as He Continues to Fund Genocide

President Biden criticizes Netanyahu's approach to the conflict.

Biden calls for a temporary pause in the fighting but fails to take concrete actions to address the crisis. [ more ]

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UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire

Immediate ceasefire demanded between Israel and Hamas by UN Security Council

US abstained from voting due to disagreements with the resolution [ more ]

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Kamala Harris says an assault by Israel in Rafah would be a huge mistake'

The US vice president warns against Israeli ground assault on Rafah in Gaza

US strongly advises against military operation in Rafah to prevent consequences

US emphasizes the danger of a major military operation in the crowded city of Rafah [ more ]

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Does Israel need to be forced by the US to end the war in Gaza?

Biden's slow response to end Gaza war criticized by political scientist and politician

Outside power needed to blame for unachieved aims in Gaza war [ more ]

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Biden Staffer Resigns in Scathing Letter Over President's Continued Support for Israel's Genocide' in Gaza: Has the Blood of Innocent People on His Hands'

Biden administration Jewish appointee resigns in protest against US support for Israel in Gaza. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Just How Mad Is Joe Biden at Israel, Really?

The Biden administration is showing a willingness to condition military aid to Israel based on its military's conduct.

There is a shift in the US government's tone towards Israeli military actions. [ more ]

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Is That a Serious Question?' Biden Snaps At Reporter Asking If the U.S. Is Abandoning' Israel

Biden reaffirmed support for Israel but urged concrete steps to bring more aid into Gaza.

Israel quickly announced new aid routes to meet Biden's expectations. [ more ]

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Friday Briefing: Hamas Considers Israel's Proposal

Hamas leader considers Israel's proposal positively, raising hope for talks in Cairo. [ more ]

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Biden Condemns Campus Unrest Over Israel-Hamas War: None of This Is a Peaceful Protest'

President Biden criticizes campus protests over Israel-Hamas war, labeling them as not peaceful and against the law. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Israeli Government Minister Endorses Trump on Day Biden Signs Aid Package for Israel: Vote for Trump and Republicans'

President Biden signed a $95 billion aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, showing unwavering support for Israel despite criticism. [ more ]

New York Post

It's completely the wrong time for Joe Biden to turn on Israel

President Biden called for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas after six months of conflict.

Biden's stance towards Israel has shifted from supporting its military actions to criticizing its strategies and tactics. [ more ]

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In Threatening Israel, Biden Hopes to Avoid a Rupture

President Biden delivered a threat to Israel demanding changes but hoped it wouldn't have to be carried out.

Netanyahu responded by promising more aid for Gaza and agreeing to follow through with Biden's demands. [ more ]

Truthout

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Foreign Policy Undermines Best Proposals in Biden's SOTU

President Biden criticized Republican front-runner Donald Trump without mentioning him by name during his State of the Union address.

Katrina vanden Heuvel warns against a Cold War redux moment in U.S. foreign policy, advocating for a transformative approach to prevent military Keynesianism. [ more ]

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Biden signs law securing billions in US aid for Ukraine, Israel

Biden reaffirms unwavering support for Israel despite Gaza war abuses. [ more ]

Washington Post

Analysis | Progressives want to cut military aid to Israel. Here are the options.

Progressive Democrats urge Biden to cut military aid to Israel to influence Gaza situation. [ more ]

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US Congress reconvenes as Ukraine aid remains stalled DW 04/09/2024

US Congress reconvenes with focus on $60B aid package for Ukraine

Republican internal opposition threatens approval of aid package [ more ]

Truthout

Biden Has Had the Power to Stop Israel's War Crimes in Gaza Since Day 1

President Biden convinced Netanyahu to change policy on Gaza relief supplies.

Biden has the authority to halt military aid to Israel under certain conditions. [ more ]

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Praying for Armageddon: How evangelicals affect the Middle East

Influence of Evangelical Christians on US foreign policy is examined.

Unveiling the consequences of fusion between evangelicals and US politics. [ more ]

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Blinken begins latest Middle East tour, set to meet Arab leaders in Cairo

Blinken pushes for a truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

Arab nations to present political solution plans for Israel-Palestine conflict

Talks for a ceasefire deal continue in Qatar [ more ]

The American Conservative

World news

The 'Adults' Are Not Back in Charge of U.S. Foreign Policy

The Biden administration is perpetuating conflicts abroad instead of resolving them, damaging America's diplomatic credibility.

Airstrikes in Yemen by the US have led to further destabilization in the region, with retaliatory actions from Iran and Pakistan. [ more ]

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Transnistria appeals to Russia for protection', reviving fears for Moldova breakaway region

The US closely watching situation in Transnistria

Transnistria seeking Russia's protection against Moldova [ more ]

The Atlantic

Why Haven't the Sanctions on Russia Worked?

Sanctions on Russia have not devastated the economy but reshaped it negatively.

Although serious, limited scope of sanctions has not pressured Russia to end the war. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

VP Harris says reports of Alexei Navalny's death are another sign of Putin's brutality

Kamala Harris calls reports of Navalny's death "terrible news" and blames Russia

Navalny's death would be a sign of Putin's brutality, says Harris [ more ]

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New York Post

Why critics of Ukraine aid are wrong - and endangering America

The US interest in preventing Ukraine from losing to Russia.

Opposition against a new $60 billion tranche of aid for Ukraine. [ more ]

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Blinken warns Russia will 'attack NATO' so it is 'vital' Ukraine gets aid as Putin 'must be stopped'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns that Russia must be stopped to prevent them from attacking a NATO country and dragging the US into a broader conflict

Blinken says that Ukraine has made remarkable progress in pushing back Russian aggression and reclaiming territory [ more ]

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1 week ago

US delays sending Joint Direct Attack Munitions to Israel: Report

The Biden administration has delayed the sale of precision weapons to Israel during the conflict in Gaza. [ more ]

The New Yorker

1 week ago

Biden's Public Ultimatum to Bibi

President Biden paused delivery of bombs to Israel due to civilian deaths in Gaza, setting clear limits on military assistance. [ more ]

Axios

1 week ago

Biden's big donors fume over Israel criticism

Every move Biden makes regarding Israel has potential negative political consequences. [ more ]

Axios

5 days ago

A history of U.S. presidents drawing red lines with Israel

Biden sets a 'red line' with Israel over Rafah operation. [ more ]

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Fact check: Is Joe Biden weakening Iran sanctions? DW 05/03/2024

Iran faces repeated sanctions post-1979 Islamic Revolution, including embargoes related to its nuclear program. [ more ]

Axios

4 weeks ago

Biden admin unveils new sanctions on Iran for "unprecedented" attack on Israel

The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Iran's drone, steel, and auto industries to punish Iran for attacks against Israel without military escalation. [ more ]

The Good Life France

4 weeks ago

France politics

How France influenced Thomas Jefferson - The Good Life France

Jefferson's influential role in shaping US foreign policy and fostering relationships with France began in 1784 while in Paris. [ more ]

Truthout

Biden Claims to Support a Two-State Solution. His Policies Say Otherwise.

The U.S. claim to support a two-state solution is contradicted by its actions, which prioritize Israel over recognizing Palestine. [ more ]

New York Post

How Biden helps Iran pay for its terror by refusing to enforce current sanctions

President Biden's actions have inadvertently helped Iran increase oil exports and revenue despite existing sanctions. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

California Democrats, Biden pressure Israel for Gaza ceasefire after aid worker killings

California Democrats are urging a ceasefire and reconsidering military aid to Israel post-airstrike deaths in Gaza.

President Biden emphasized the need for Israel to protect civilians and aid workers during a call with Prime Minister Netanyahu. [ more ]

Truthout

Biden Approved Bomb Sale to Israeli Military on Same Day It Killed Aid Workers

Biden administration approved bomb sale to Israel after controversial killing of aid workers in Gaza

The approved bomb sale includes thousands of bombs, raising concerns about further violence in the region [ more ]

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Biden presses Netanyahu for steps to protect civilians in Gaza: White House

President Biden urges Israel to take concrete steps to protect civilians and aid workers in Gaza.

The Biden administration supports Israel in defending itself against the threat of Hamas. [ more ]

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Kirby Straight Up Asked Is Biden Threatening to Withhold Aid to Israel?'

Biden spoke with Netanyahu about unacceptable strikes on humanitarian workers and urged for ceasefire and return of hostages.

The U.S. policy towards Gaza will depend on Israel's actions, with hope for changes to be implemented in the coming hours and days. [ more ]

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Why Biden's White House iftar unravelled amid Gaza war

Cancellation of White House Ramadan meal due to Muslim Americans' protest against Biden's support for Israel's actions in Gaza

Muslim community expressed strong opposition to breaking bread with White House enabling Israeli actions in Gaza [ more ]

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Flow of arms from US to Israel continues despite ceasefire abstention

The US resumed arms sales to Israel just days after a UN ceasefire resolution for Gaza.

Critics are furious at the US supplying weapons while urging ceasefire and food aid in Gaza. [ more ]

Axios

"You said 'no excuses'": Senate Democrat presses Biden on Israel blocking Gaza aid

President Biden urged to pressure Israel on Gaza crisis

Growing rift between Biden and Netanyahu over aid for Gaza [ more ]

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John Mearsheimer: Israel lobby's influence on US policy as powerful as ever

US faced backlash for supporting Israel in Gaza conflict

US foreign policy implications for Israel and Ukraine conflicts [ more ]

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Harris stresses US support for Israel, Gaza truce in talks with Gantz

Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirms support for Israel and advocates for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Pressure on the US government to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid Israel's military offensive. [ more ]

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'Strategic interests' and lobby power:

Joe Biden's support for Israel during the Gaza war has raised concerns about US foreign policy and human rights.

The Biden administration has faced criticism for increasing arms sales and aid to Israel despite civilian casualties. [ more ]

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France news

Live: No let-up in Gaza war despite UN resolution demanding ceasefire

UN Security Council called for immediate ceasefire, US abstained from vote

Israel insists on continuing the war until Hamas frees hostages and rejects ceasefire conditions from UN [ more ]

Truthout

Ocasio-Cortez Condemns US Complicity in Gaza "Genocide" and "Forced Famine"

Israel's siege of Gaza is considered a 'genocide' by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

House voted to extend ban on funding to UNRWA and restrict Palestinian Authority funding [ more ]

Truthout

US Has Redefined "Human Shields" to Enable Israel's Slaughter of Gaza Civilians

High civilian death rate in Gaza

Biden's response and use of emergency powers [ more ]

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Israel in his heart': why Biden ignores growing anger over the Gaza offensive

Joe Biden's unwavering support for Israel's attacks dates back to a meeting with Menachem Begin in 1982.

Biden has justified the killing of civilians in past attacks and remained determined in backing the latest assault on Gaza. [ more ]

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US politics

McConnell Ends an Era for Himself, His Party and the Senate

Mitch McConnell's leadership evolution from seeking media attention to avoiding press interactions is highlighted.

McConnell views the U.S. as a global superpower with essential alliances, emphasizing the importance of credibility in commitments to friends. [ more ]

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US politics

Blinken Says New Israeli Settlements in West Bank Are Illegal, Reversing a Trump Policy

New Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories are now considered inconsistent with international law by the American government.

The U.S. administration under Blinken maintains opposition to settlement expansion, deeming it counterproductive to achieving lasting peace. [ more ]

Truthout

"I Want People to Remember His Message," Says Aaron Bushnell's Friend

Self-immolation as a form of protest against Israel's assault on Gaza and U.S. support.

Bushnell's act intended to raise awareness about genocide in Palestine and catalyze a message for justice. [ more ]

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New York City

N.Y.C. Protest Calling for Gaza Cease-Fire Targets Pro-Israel Senators

Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested in Manhattan building

Demonstrators demand senators stop funding genocide [ more ]

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Europe politics

Key allies seek to rein in Israel without letting Hamas off the hook

Israel's supporters avoiding direct calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza to not empower a potentially strengthened Hamas.

US proposing a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas to bring calm to Gaza and work towards a lasting peace. [ more ]

The American Conservative

Right-wing politics

The Era of Interventionist Dominance Is Over

When Eliot Cohen speaks, there's an instinctive rush to battle stations.

Truthout

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