The renewed urgency to pass a bill to ban TikTok emerged due to Washington’s concerns about how its users were interacting with content regarding the Israeli war in Gaza.
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Israel Provided EU No Evidence for Claims UNRWA Tied to Hamas
A top European Union official said the body has not received any evidence from Israel to back its claims that the UN’s Palestinian aid agency is linked to Hamas. Several EU members cut funding to the organization after Tel Aviv alleged that a dozen UNRWA staffers...
US Rejects Russian Ceasefire Proposal for Ukraine
Russia’s attempt to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine, along the current lines of control, was met with a firm rejection in Washington.
Israel Bombs Food Distribution Center in Gaza, Killing Five
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) food distribution center in Gaza was hit by an Israeli airstrike, killing five.
Putin To Move Troops to NATO Border in Response to War Games
As the North Atlantic Alliance wraps up its massive Nordic Response 24 war drills, Russian President Vladimir Putin is threatening to deploy troops and weapons systems alongside his country’s shared 800-mile border with Finland.
Israel’s Security Chief Cheers Killing of Palestinian Child
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has commended a border guard who killed a young Palestinian boy playing in occupied East Jerusalem.
House Democrats Will Attempt to Force Vote on $95 Billion War Bill
The top Democrat on the House Rules Committee is attempting to employ a rarely used rule to force a vote on a massive military spending bill that includes $61 billion for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel.
Pentagon Greenlights F-35 for Full-Rate Production
The US military has approved the F-35 fighter jet for full rate production, authorizing the move after a five-year delay.
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