Israelis prefer Trump over Harris. In the face of uncertainty, Netanyahu is hedging his bets.

WASHINGTON — When Benjamin Netanyahu was contemplating how and when to retaliate for a missile barrage from Iran, his government was, unsurprisingly, in constant consultation with the leadership of its closest ally — the Biden administration. At the same time, the Israeli prime minister was talking to, and getting a different message from, another American […]

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Biden warns Israel to allow humanitarian relief into Gaza or face cuts to military aid

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration warned that it could restrict weapons transfers to Israel if the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip does not increase.  A letter sent Sunday by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin accused Israel of sharply reducing humanitarian assistance to Gaza Palestinians. The letter also […]

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In a change, the Biden administration is now signaling that it backs an Israeli strike against Iran

WASHINGTON — The last time President Joe Biden helped Israel repel an Iranian missile onslaught, he advised Benjamin Netanyahu against retaliation, telling the prime minister to “take the win.”  Now, after another barrage of missiles from Iran, things have changed: He’s giving Israel a green light — albeit with qualifications — to strike back. Last […]

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As Netanyahu pushes US to join fight against Iran, Biden tells Jewish leaders US ‘fully’ backs Israel’s right to defend itself

WASHINGTON ((JEWISH REVIEW)) — President Joe Biden told American Jewish leaders Israel “fully” backs Israel’s right to defend itself against Iranl as Israel’s government prepares to respond to last week’s Iranian missile barrage on its territory and has pushed its allies to join in. Biden’s call Wednesday afternoon was timed to the High Holiday season, […]

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