#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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#Lack of Speaker poses unique challenge in Israel talks

#Lack of Speaker poses unique challenge in Israel talks

The developing conflict in Israel is shining light on the House’s lack of a formal Speaker and posing a unique challenge for lawmakers as they try to determine if acting Speaker Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) can participate in intelligence briefings. The U.S.’s role in the aftermath of Saturday’s surprise attack by Hamas against Israel is complicated…

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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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#Palestine defends attack on Israel

#Palestine defends attack on Israel

Palestinian officials are defending the Saturday attack against Israel after militant forces assaulted the country in multiple directions in a surprise maneuver that has left at lest 40 Israelis dead. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said they have “repeatedly warned against the consequences of blocking the political horizon and failing to enable the Palestinian…

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#Two US citizens injured in Jerusalem bombing: ambassador

#Two US citizens injured in Jerusalem bombing: ambassador

“Two US citizens injured in Jerusalem bombing: ambassador” Two US citizens were injured in the back-to-back bombs that went off at two Israeli bus stops Wednesday morning, the US Ambassador to Israel said. “Sadly, I can now confirm that two U.S. citizens were among those injured in today’s terror attacks in Jerusalem,” Ambassador Tom Nides…

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