Hamas says it releases two U.S. hostages ‘for humanitarian reasons’ after Qatari efforts
Hamas’ armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades, has released two U.S. hostages from Gaza — a mother and her daughter —…
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Hamas releases two American hostages; Biden says Gaza aid is coming in 24 to 48 hours
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U.S. State Department issues ‘worldwide caution’ alert as tensions in the Middle East soar
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide caution alert on Thursday due to soaring tensions in the Middle East and…
Biden’s pick for Israel envoy faces tough questions from senators on Iran
WASHINGTON — Jacob Lew, President Joe Biden’s nominee for ambassador to Israel, defended his handling of Iran policy in the…
A top Israeli economist says a recession is almost certain as leaders warn of a long war
Israeli ground troops are massed near the border with Gaza, following Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks that killed 1,400 people. But…
Biden to ask Congress for ‘urgent budget request’ to support Israel and Ukraine
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Israeli anger at Netanyahu erupts at hospital bedsides
One Israeli cabinet minister was barred from a hospital visitors’ entrance. Another’s bodyguards were drenched with coffee thrown by a…
Biden to seek ‘unprecedented’ Israel aid package; pledges $100 million for humanitarian relief in Gaza and West Bank
UNITED NATIONS — President Joe Biden reaffirmed America’s commitment to Israel on Wednesday in Tel Aviv, where he blamed a…
U.S. and Egypt reach agreement to allow aid into Gaza; UK’s Sunak to visit Israel
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Biden calls off Jordan leg of Mideast trip after leader summit canceled
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will no longer visit Jordan as part of his Middle East trip this week, after…
