Several sources within the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) say it will be unable to destroy most of Hamas’s tunnel network under Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged the Israeli military will eliminate Hamas and rescue the Israeli captives in Gaza....
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Dems Calls for Biden to Rethink Unconditional Support of Israel
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 21, 2024 | News
As Tel Aviv continues to ignore requests from Washington, a growing number of Democratic lawmakers are breaking with the White House and calling for placing conditions on aid the US sends to Israel. In recent days, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has twice...
Lawmakers Push Funding to Replace Weapons Used in Yemen
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 21, 2024 | News
As the White House has started an open-ended and unauthorized war in Yemen, some members of Congress are pushing for legislation that would provide funding to replace the munitions dropped on the Middle East’s poorest nation. Politico reports, “As American warships...
Israel Rounds Up Thousands of Palestinians Without Charge or Access to a Lawyer
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 18, 2024 | News
The Israeli Knesset has approved legislation that allows holding Palestinians deemed security prisoners for up to 180 days without access to a lawyer. Since October 7, Israel has placed thousands of Palestinians in administrative detention. On Monday, the Israeli...
California Senator Says Calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza Is ‘Dehumanizing Language’
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 18, 2024 | News
In an interview with the LA Times, Sen. Laphonza Butler said that it was “dehumanizing” to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The striking comments as Gaza has been turned into a humanitarian nightmare by an Israeli military campaign that has relied upon US support. The...
Israel Buys Tech for Mass Influence Operations
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 17, 2024 | News
Israel has acquired systems that are designed to manage online discussions. Tel Aviv hopes the new technology can improve its sagging image, especially in the US. While Israel has been firmly backed by President Joe Biden, many of his supporters from 2020 are turning...
US Launches More Strikes Against Houthis in Yemen as Escalations Continue
by Dave DeCamp | Jan 17, 2024 | News
CENTCOM says the strikes were launched early Tuesday The US military said Tuesday that it launched more strikes against the Houthis in Yemen as tensions in the region continue to escalate. US Central Command claimed that it hit Houthi anti-ship missiles. “At...
CIA Providing Israel with Intelligence on Top Hamas Officials
by Kyle Anzalone | Jan 15, 2024 | News
Two recent reports have shed light on the extent of US intelligence sharing with Israel since October 7. Both the CIA and Air Force have likely provided Israel with information to target Hamas collected from satellites and drones. The New York Times reports that in...