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Congress is notified by the Biden administration of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel
The State Department has informed Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel. WASHINGTON — The State Department has informed Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel, U.S. officials say, as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza.
State Dept. Tells Congress It Plans to Send $8 Billion in Arms to Israel
The arms transfer could be the final one the Biden administration provides to Israel. President Biden has largely ignored critics of Israel’s conduct in Gaza who have urged a halt to weapons aid.
US plans $8 billion arms sale to Israel, US official says
The Biden administration says it is helping its ally defend against Iran-backed militant groups like Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen.
US plans $8B, multiyear deal to equip Israel
The State Department has informed Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel, U.S. officials say, as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Biden adminstration announces $8 million arms sale to Israel
A U.S. official said the proposed sale is meant to support Israel's long-term security by resupplying stocks of critical munitions and air defense capabilities.
Biden approves $8 billion arms deal with Israel amid scrutiny
Two weeks before leaving office, President Joe Biden decided that the United States would sell arms worth $8 billion to Israel. The White House has already informed Congress of its intentions. According to Reuters,
U.S. proposes $8B arms deal with Israel amid regional tensions
Two weeks before leaving office, President Joe Biden decided that the United States will sell arms worth 8 billion dollars to Israel. The White House has already informed Congress of its intentions. According to Reuters,

Israel seeks to extend ceasefire with Hezbollah

US shifts more than $100M in military aid from Israel and Egypt to Lebanon to bolster ceasefire
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Middle East Eye1h
Trump announces pro-Israel commentator to Mideast post then ridicules her
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Investing firm to stop assessing human rights risk in ‘contiguous territorial disputes’ after scrutiny from pro-Israel groups
The change follows years of pressure on Morningstar, which advises investors on environmental, social and governance issues.
The National Interest13d
At a Time of War, Israel Is Wasting Its Money on the F-15EX Eagle II
The F-15EX Eagle II is simply not worth the time, money, or effort that Israel is putting into purchasing the system at this ...
Middle East Eye5h
Iranian press review: IRGC media lauds Houthi attacks on Israel
Meanwhile, a political prisoner is sentenced to death again, a video of a novelist’s grave desecration sparks outrage against ...
The New York Times7d
Who Are the Houthis, and Why Are the U.S. and Israel Attacking Them?
The Houthis are opposed to Israel and the United States. They see themselves as part of the Iranian-led “axis of resistance,” along with Hamas in the Gaza Strip and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
NPR11d
New leaders in Damascus call for cordial Syria ties with a resistant Israel
DAMASCUS, Syria — The newly appointed governor of Damascus has called on the United States to use its influence to push ...
Pardons, Israel, domestic terrorism and more: Biden's plans for final days of presidency
More pardons, measures to prevent homegrown political extremism, and more military aid for Israel are among the plans that ...