ISTANBUL (AA) — As one of the US’ closest allies and the most powerful lobby in the country, Israel is a significant force in Tuesday’s elections. American-made bombs have rained down on Gaza and now Lebanon during Israel’s attacks over the past year. Today, millions desperately await a cease-fire in ravaged Gaza and de-escalation in […...
WASHINGTON (AA) – The White House said Wednesday that it wants to see Israel respond constructively to a letter sent by two US officials demanding that Israel alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza or risk a potential American arms embargo. Spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre declined to say whether the US would actually impose the penalt...
The White House has expressed deep concern over shocking images showing Palestinian civilians burning alive following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. A spokesperson described the scenes as “horrifying” and emphasized that Israel must do more to prevent civilian casualties. The Israeli airstrike hit Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah. It ...
The White House has firmly opposed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s warning that Lebanon could face devastation similar to Gaza if Hezbollah is not ousted. Spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized, “We cannot and will not see Lebanon turned into another Gaza.” She also attributed Lebanon’s distress to Hezbollah’s rocket atta...
WASHINGTON (AA) – The White House said Thursday it is “deeply concerned’ by Israel’s repeated attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon after two members of the international force were injured by Israeli tank fire. A National Security Council spokesperson told Anadolu on condition of anonymity that the White House “r...
WASHINGTON (AA) – More than 3,000 people gathered Saturday near the White House to protest against Israel’s war on Gaza and bombing in Lebanon. The rally at Lafayette Park later turned into a march through the streets of the US capital with protesters demanding an end to the genocide against Palestinians and urging the American […...
WASHINGTON (AA) – A man attempted to self-immolate Saturday during a protest against Israel’s war on Gaza near the White House, according to footage on social media. The man, who claimed to be a journalist, was seen in the video with burns to his left arm as those around him poured water on it. He […]
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says a listening device was discovered in his bathroom in 2017. Johnson had been a foreign secretary at the time. He made the comments during an interview with The Telegraph. Johnson said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was behind the planted device. The Telegraph reports that Israel was als...
The White House has revealed that a proposed cease-fire deal for Gaza includes the phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from densely populated areas, particularly near the crucial Philadelphi Corridor. This corridor is the sole link between Gaza and Egypt. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says this plan, which was initially pre...
Palestinian Territories – AFP The United States said Friday that progress had been made at the latest round of Gaza truce talks, after the presence of Israeli troops on the Egyptian border emerged as a major sticking point. The White House said CIA chief William Burns was among US officials taking part in the discussions […]
