US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in Israel today, meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an ongoing diplomatic push to prevent fighting in Gaza from escalating across the region. President Biden says that while “taking out” Hamas extremists is necessary, a prolonged occupation of Gaza would be a “big mistake.” Ibrahim Dahman is ... Show More
Jun 10
US Foreign Policy Expert Suzanne Maloney
Early this morning, Iran launched retaliatory strikes on American bases in the region, after the US military struck strategic locations near the Strait of Hormuz, which were themselves a response to Iran's downing of a US Army helicopter earlier this week. This came shortly after ... Show More
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Nov 2023
A Reporter’s Journey Into Gaza
<p>As the war against Hamas enters a seventh week, Israel finds itself under intense pressure to justify its actions in Gaza, including the raid of Al-Shifa Hospital, which it says is a center of Hamas activity. Hamas and hospital officials deny the accusation.</p><p>Patrick King ... Show More
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Oct 2023
Biden to address America, Congress still paralyzed, Deadly airstrike hits Gaza
President Joe Biden returns to Washington following his visit to Israel. Today, he's preparing for a crucial prime-time address, advocating for wartime aid to Israel. The US Government now assesses that Israel was not responsible for the Gaza explosion. However, a new airstrike h ... Show More
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Jun 2024
Biden’s Push to End the War in Gaza
<p>In an unexpected speech last week, President Biden revealed the details of a secret proposal intended to end the war in Gaza. Perhaps the most surprising thing was where that proposal had come from.</p><p>Isabel Kershner, a reporter for The Times in Jerusalem, explains Mr. Bid ... Show More
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