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US may block arms sales to Israel

Senators Have a Chance to Halt Weapons Sales to Israel. Will They Take It?

A joint resolution from Sen. Bernie Sanders would block arms sales to Israel. The challenge is convincing Democrats to act.

Jewish Telegraphic Agency · 8h

Progressive Jewish groups back Senate resolutions against arms sales to Israel

A number of progressive Jewish groups are backing an effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block arms sales to Israel. The effort, a collection of several resolutions, is unlikely to pass in the closely divided Senate but could split Democratic lawmakers.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

U.S. Senate to Consider Measures Blocking Some Weapons Sales to Israel

"This war has been conducted almost entirely with American weapons and $18 billion in U.S. taxpayer dollars. Israel has dropped U.S.-provided 2,000-pound bombs into crowded neighb

Israel, Hezbollah and Lebanon

The New York Times · 1h

Hezbollah’s Rockets Remain a Threat Despite Israel’s Crushing Offensive

Israel’s failure to tamp down the short-range rocket threat has put pressure on its government to embrace a cease-fire.

Reuters on MSN · 20h

UN Force in Lebanon says four peacekeepers wounded, Israel blames Hezbollah rockets

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said that four Ghanaian peacekeepers were wounded on Tuesday when a rocket that was most likely fired by "non-state actors" hit their base in southern Lebanon.

Barron's · 1h

Hezbollah Chief Says Won't Accept Truce With Israel That Violates Lebanon Sovereignty

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Wednesday his group would not accept any truce that violates Lebanese sovereignty, as Israel demands freedom to act against the Iran-backed movement.

Gaza, Israel

Associated Press · 18h

US-Israel panel to look into civilian harm in Gaza is set for first meeting next month

The Biden administration says a U.S.-Israel panel to look into reports of civilian harm from the war in Gaza will meet for the first time in early December.

U.S. News & World Report · 20h

US, Israeli Officials Will Discuss Civilian Harm in Gaza in Early December, State Department Says

Senior U.S. and Israeli officials will hold talks in early December in the first meeting of a new channel requested by Washington to raise concerns over civilian harm in Israel's war in Gaza, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Tuesday.

San Francisco Examiner · 6h

US announces talks with Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza

Senior US and Israeli officials will meet in early December to address American concerns over harm to civilians caused by military operations in Gaza, the State Department said Tuesday.

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Democrats Face a Series of Tests Over Support for Israel

First up is a resolution put forth by Senator Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent who is Jewish, to deny Israel certain ...

CounterPunch21h

On the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block the Sale of Certain Offensive Arms to Israel

Thank you all for being here. And let me thank Senators Merkley, Welch, and Van Hollen for being with us. We’re here to ...

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Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Israel kills 5 in central Beirut, officials say

The Israel Defense Forces continued its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza -- particularly in the north of the ...

WPSD Local 64h

Israel issues more than 1,000 arrest warrants for ultra-Orthodox draft avoiders

Israel’s military has issued 1,126 arrest warrants for ultra-Orthodox conscripts who have not responded to drafting orders, ...

10hon MSN

US envoy says Israel-Hezbollah truce is ‘within our grasp’

BEIRUT — A United States envoy said an agreement to end the Israel-Hezbollah war is “within our grasp” after talks in Lebanon ...

Turkey asked export group to help snuff out Israel trade, sources say

Turkey's government has asked one of the country's top export associations to help enforce a ban on trade with Israel, ...

6don MSN

U.S. government employee charged in leak of Israel's plans to attack Iran

A U.S. government employee who worked in some capacity for the CIA faces charges over an online leak of classified documents ...

1don MSN

Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies

An Israeli airstrike has struck a densely populated residential area in Lebanon’s capital close to the U.N. headquarters, ...

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