The U.S. and Ukraine are reportedly close to signing an agreement for access to earth minerals. The increasing Israeli military presence in the West Bank. The White House wants to narrow the field of journalists who can cover the president.
The United States said talks for a second phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal were on track, as Hamas said Israel agreed to release Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the
President Donald Trump’s dramatic surprise announcement giving priority to an advanced missile defense to protect the United States continues to generate debate. “Iron Dome” is the name of the effective anti-missile defenses protecting Israel.
Although it is not a surprise to most that Trump pulled the United States out of the UN Human Rights Council after he did the same thing in 2018 due to “bias against Israel,” this move means Palestinian refugees are deprived of health care,
Israel and the United States were among a slim minority of countries that voted against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Also voting “no” were Russia, Belarus, North Korea,
The UAE, which diplomatically recognized Israel in 2020 during President Donald Trump’s first term, also has been key in mediating prisoner swaps between Russia and Ukraine. Rubio offered his thanks in the meeting to the UAE “for the strength and enduring nature of the relationship,
"Terrorism has no place in society and must be repudiated. The United States’ commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering," State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
President Donald Trump said Friday he would “recommend” — but was “not forcing” — his plan to depopulate the Gaza Strip and have the United States take it over, as Arab states have roundly rejected the idea and tensions mount over the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Israel this week introduced what it said was a new US ceasefire plan—different from the one it agreed to in January—and is trying to force Hamas to accept it by imposing a siege on the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to it as the "Witkoff proposal,
The new project, named Prometheus Energetics, will be headquartered on a US Navy and Army facility in Crane, Indiana.