Following the opening salvo in Israel’s bombardment of Iran, many members of Congress rushed to declare their support for the Jewish state. Some went further, demanding the White House defend Tel Aviv from retaliation. A small number of lawmakers criticized Israel and urged Washington to stay out of the conflict.
A letter from Washington to Pyongyang was rejected multiple times by North Korean diplomats. During President Donald Trump’s first presidency, he engaged in direct diplomacy with Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un through letters and meetings.
Tel Aviv’s mass killing campaign in Gaza has the support of nearly two-thirds of Israelis, who believe there are no innocent people in the Strip. The Israeli military has killed or injured more than 50,000 Palestinian children during the onslaught.
Israeli forces launched a large-scale raid on the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday. At least two Palestinians were killed, with many more injured by tear gas, gunshot wounds, and physical assaults.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Russia could launch an attack on the bloc within five years. He called on members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov blamed Western support for Ukraine as the cause of terrorist attacks inside Russia. The diplomat directed his ire at the UK, noting the US may play a smaller role.
Hours after the Israeli defense minister threatened military action against a tiny aid ship carrying activists attempting to break the blockade on Gaza, the IDF intercepted the boat and detained all on board. The dangerous vessel was armed with rice and baby formula.
Colorado GOP Congressman Gabe Evans introduced a non-binding resolution on Friday that labels ‘Free Palestine’ as “an antisemitic slogan.” The bill seeks to limit immigration of people who oppose Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine and Tel Aviv’s genocidal...
