U.S.-Israel Relations
News about governmental relations between Israel and the United States
The law prevents U.S. military aid going to foreign security force units that have committed “gross violations” of human rights.
“Joe Biden’s fallacious executive order against our ally Israel is another foreign policy failure by the Biden administration,” said Jeff Duncan of South Carolina.
Barbara Leaf told reporters she’s never seen the region so hot, despite having worked in the Middle East nearly her entire career.
Israeli officials have called such accusations blood libels in the past.
The U.S. president’s executive order targets four Israelis Washington says “directed or participated” in violent actions or threats.
The major foreign policy shift would face deep opposition within Israel.
Congress should “conduct oversight of these arms transfers and determine whether they are consistent with humanitarian principles,” they wrote.
The Israeli minister will discuss plans for the day after the fighting ends in the Strip.
The embassy has not acknowledged reports that the teenager died while carrying out acts of terrorism against Israeli civilians.
“The minority of states still funding UNRWA despite revelations of its staff’s involvement in the Oct. 7 massacre must suspend funds immediately,” said Eylon Levy, an Israeli spokesman.
A White House spokesman denies report: “There has not been a change in our policy.” • Intensive battles continue in Hamas stronghold of Khan Yunis.
The draft agreement would see a two-month pause in fighting in Gaza.