US says it was reasonable to assess Israel used US weapons inconsistent with humanitarian law

US says it was reasonable to assess Israel used US weapons inconsistent with humanitarian law US State Department was asked to deliver to Congress under a new National Security Memorandum (NSM) that President Joe Biden issued in early February. By REUTERS MAY 11, 2024 00:04 Updated: MAY 11, 2024 00:29  The Biden administration on Friday […]

UN General Assembly Backs Palestinian Bid for Membership

May 10, 2024 1:42 pm UN General Assembly Backs Palestinian Bid for Membership  by Reuters and Algemeiner Staff Delegates react to the results during the United Nations General Assembly vote on a draft resolution that would recognize the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member, in New York City, US, May 10, 2024. […]

We cannot undermine our ally Israel’: 26 Democrats pan Biden’s hold up of weapons

In letter to White House, pro-Israel legislators concerned about the message it sends to Iranian proxies; in contrast, progressive Jewish Senator Sanders applauds measure By JTA and TOI STAFFToday, 9:55 pm  2 File: Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Florida Democrat, attend a vigil for Israeli victims of Hamas’s October 7 […]

Fires rage in Northern Israel after Hezbollah barrage from Lebanon

The heavy rocket barrages caused the fire, which is still raging at this hour, with the arrival of Shabbat. Firefighters have not yet brought the blaze under control. ELI ASHKENAZI MAY 10, 2024 22:11 Following several heavy barrages from Lebanon on Friday afternoon, fires erupted in Northern Israel, according to Israeli media. The heavy rocket […]

WH: Israel’s operation in Rafah thus far not deemed major ground offensive

WH: Israel’s operation in Rafah thus far not deemed major ground offensive The White House clarifies its stance on Israel’s Rafah operation, supporting targeting Hamas but urging precision to avoid humanitarian suffering. By HANNAH SARISOHN MAY 10, 2024 21:53 Updated: MAY 10, 2024 22:18  WHITE HOUSE National Security Council spokesman John Kirby answers questions during […]

Israel Strikes Headquarters and Training Camp of Iraqi Hezbollah Militia outside Damascus

David Israel1 Iyyar 5784 – May 9, 2024 Explosions were heard at dawn Thursday in the Damascus countryside, the result of Israeli air strikes that targeted the center of the Iraqi pro-Iranian Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba movement in the Sayyida Zeinab area, south of the capital, Damascus, and a training camp also belonging to the same […]

Biden Declares Embargo on Weapons to Israel, Sympathizes with Pro-Hamas Protesters

David Israel1 Iyyar 5784 – May 9, 2024 Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith The three riders of the misconception, President Joe Biden, joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.     President Joe Biden on Wednesday told CNN’s Erin Burnett that if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]

US State Department to deliver report on if Israel violating international law

The report is due in “the coming days”. HANNAH SARISOHN MAY 8, 2024 22:50 After an initial deadline slated for Wednesday, the State Department said there’s just a “brief delay” in publishing its report which assesses Israel’s assurances that its use of US weapons in its war against Hamas does not violate US or international […]

US Paused Weapons Shipment to Israel Over Rafah Operation Concerns, Pentagon Chief Confirms

May 8, 2024 4:24 pm  by Algemeiner Staff US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before a House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on US President Joe Biden’s proposed budget request for the Department of Defense on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, April 17, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Ken Cedeno US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday confirmed […]

IAEA head decries ‘completely unsatisfactory’ cooperation after visit to Iran

Rafael Grossi says there is a ‘slowdown’ in implementation of deal between his nuclear watchdog and the Islamic Republic By AFPToday, 11:03 pm   International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, Rafael Grossi, addresses the media after arriving at the Vienna International Airport in Schwechat, Austria, Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Heinz-Peter Bader) VIENNA, Austria – […]

Netanyahu rejects Hamas hostage offer, doubles down on Rafah operation

May 7, 2024 Hamas counteroffer is “very far from Israel’s core demands,” says Netanyahu, calling proposal a bid to torpedo IDF operation in Rafah. By David Rosenberg, World Israel News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday rejected Hamas’ counter-proposal issued to a draft of a hostage deal agreed upon last week by Israeli and […]

Israel No Longer Trusts Biden to Broker an Honest Hostage Deal

David Israel29 Nisan 5784 – May 7, 2024 Photo Credit: Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90 Gazans celebrated in the streets of Rafah after Hamas announced its approval of a ceasefire, a move that was later exposed as a bluff, May 6, 2024.     Israeli officials are saying the Biden administration was aware of the most recent […]

IDF Takes Over Rafah Crossing, 20 Terrorists Killed

By David Israel – 29 Nisan 5784 – May 7, 2024 0 Photo Credit: YouTube screenshot An IDF tank reaches the Rafah crossing, May 7, 2024.     IDF forces captured the Rafah crossing on the Gaza side overnight Tuesday. According to the IDF, the 162nd Armored Division, the 401st Armored Brigade, the Givati Infantry […]

IAEA chief arrives for a visit in Tehran

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi expected to speak at a conference and meet officials for talks on Tehran’s nuclear program. Elad Benari   May 7, 2024, 6:22 AM (GMT+3)   Rafael GrossiLev Radin/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Iran Monday, where he is expected to speak […]