#Democrats push to confirm Biden’s Israel ambassador nominee

#Democrats push to confirm Biden’s Israel ambassador nominee

Several Democrats expressed concern that the United States does not have a sitting ambassador for Israel amid the escalating conflict and attacks. Democratic lawmakers on Saturday aggressively pushed for a quick confirmation of Jacob J. Lew, who was nominated by President Biden last month, after the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel earlier in the…

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#Netanyahu vows to avenge Israel attacks by Hamas

#Netanyahu vows to avenge Israel attacks by Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the country on Saturday after declaring war against Palestine militant group Hamas earlier in the day. In his speech, Netanyahu vowed to destroy Hamas and forcefully avenge the attacks that have left more than 250 Israeli citizens dead and thousands injured. The group launched a surprise attack with a…

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#Blinken: ‘We stand in solidarity’ with Israel

#Blinken: ‘We stand in solidarity’ with Israel

Secretary of State Antony Blinken publicly backed Israel amid unprecedented attacks on the country Saturday. “We unequivocally condemn the appalling attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israel,” he said on X, formerly Twitter. “We stand in solidarity with the government and people of Israel and extend our condolences for the Israeli lives lost in these attacks.”…

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#Israeli president promises to ‘protect and defend’ democracy in face of judicial crisis

#Israeli president promises to ‘protect and defend’ democracy in face of judicial crisis

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday promised to “protect and defend” Israel’s democracy as it faces a crisis over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pursuit of a judicial overhaul and that has drawn unprecedented criticism from the U.S. In a speech to a joint meeting of Congress marking Israel’s 75th anniversary, Herzog called Israeli protests…

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#The Hill’s Morning Report —Trump: More DOJ charges would be ‘election interference’

#The Hill’s Morning Report —Trump: More DOJ charges would be ‘election interference’

Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the Morning Report newsletter There is no U.S. precedent that…

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