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White House moves to lift all restrictions on Israel’s access to US weapons stockpile: Report

US President Joe Biden has requested the removal of nearly every restriction on Tel Aviv’s use of the stockpiles of weapons and ammunition stored by Washington in Israel, according to a report.

US troops in Iraq, Syria under fresh attack, 73 times since mid- October: Report

The US forces in Iraq and Syria have been attacked 73 times since October 17, Fox News reported citing a Pentagon source.

Majority of Americans support Ukraine ceasefire: Survey

Americans would overwhelmingly support a ceasefire in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to the results of an Economist/YouGov poll. The survey also found that US residents trust Israel more than Russia not to target civilians during the hostilities.

Half of Americans think US spending too much on aid to Ukraine: Poll

Close to half of the US public believes Washington is spending too much on aid to Kiev, according to a poll released by the Associated Press.

US troops attacked 66 times since uptick in ME violence: Pentagon

US forces have been attacked 66 times in the Middle East since the uptick in violence that began in mid-October, Defense Department deputy spokesperson Sabrina Singh has confirmed.

70 percent of US voters aged 18-34 disapprove of Biden on Israel: Poll

An NBC News poll found that 70 percent of voters aged 18-34 disapprove of US President Joe Biden's handling of Israel's war on Gaza.

Pentagon chief arrives in Ukraine, vows to continue Washington’s support for Kiev

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday arrived in Kiev, stating that Washington will continue to support Ukraine.

Time running short for US military aid to Ukraine: Report

If the US Congress fails to pass a bill which includes funding for Ukraine this year, the chances of it doing so at a later point will fall significantly, NBC News has reported, citing sources on Capitol Hill. A clash on supplemental spending is expected after the Thanksgiving recess.

US to clamp down on Israeli settler violence: Report

US President Joe Biden has ordered his administration to draw up a schedule of sanctions against Israelis who attack or harass Palestinians in the West Bank, Politico has reported, citing a confidential document. US is the biggest supporter of Israel, politically and militarily.

Russia says Moscow, Washington relations hanging by a thread

The Relations between Russia and the United States are hanging by a thread, with Washington to blame, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced in a statement on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Biden to Netanyahu: Occupying Gaza a ‘big mistake’

US President Joe Biden says he has made it clear to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that occupying the Gaza Strip would be “a big mistake” and that the two-state solution is the only way to bring an end to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

US lawmakers urge Biden to call for ceasefire in Gaza

More than two dozen Democratic members of the US Congress have signed a letter, urging the administration of President Joe Biden to agree to a ceasefire and an end to Israel's attack against Gaza. A growing number of Democrats now support a complete halt to the fighting between Israel and Palestinian armed groups.

Polling shows US public support for Israel’s war on Gaza at new low

American public support for Israel's war in Gaza has reached a new low, with a fresh survey showing that less than a third of respondents support the war, and the majority of those polled think that Israel should call for a ceasefire to the conflict.

US ramping up ammunition and missile shipments to Israel amid Gaza war: Report

US military aid to Israel extends well beyond Iron Dome interceptors and precision missiles for warplanes, according to a Pentagon document reported by Bloomberg. More than 11,500 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s relentless attacks on Gaza since October 7.

Hundreds of US officials send letter to Biden, opposing Washington’s Israel policy

More than 400 US government officials from 40 state agencies sent a letter to President Joe Biden, opposing his support for Israel in its war on the Gaza Strip, and demanding a cease-fire.

Hostage deal with Hamas ‘going to happen’: Biden

US President Joe Biden has expressed confidence that an agreement to free the hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip will soon be completed amid the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza.

Number of attacks on US bases in Mideast reaches 55: Pentagon

US bases in the Middle East were attacked 55 times in the period of October 17 - November 14, US Department of Defense Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh has told reporters.

Palestinians sue Biden for failing to prevent Israeli genocide in Gaza

A group of Palestinians living in the US and the occupied Palestinian territories filed a lawsuit against the administration of US President Joe Biden, seeking to halt further diplomatic and military support to Israel. The lawsuit accuses Washington of failing to "prevent an unfolding genocide" against the Palestinian people amid Israel's assault on Gaza.

NGOs call on Pentagon to stop supplying Israel with artillery ammunition

A coalition of civil society organizations has urged the Pentagon's top brass to halt a planned transfer of artillery ammunition to Tel Aviv. Around 11,500 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's military campaign in Gaza so far.

US confirms its abilities to help Ukraine diminishing every day

Washington’s abilities to provide help to the Kiev authorities are becoming smaller from day to day but the country is still providing the military assistance asked for by Ukraine, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has stated at a briefing.

Blinken acknowledges disagreements within US State Department on Gaza war

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has acknowledged disagreements within the State Department over the Joe Biden administration’s approach to Israel-Hamas war in an email to staff Monday.

Ukraine hoping for Zelensky-Trump call: Report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is eager to negotiate with former US President Donald Trump directly just in case the Republican frontrunner retakes the White House in 2024, an insider source in Kiev has told Ukrainian outlet Strana.

BRICS overtaking G7 in economic might: Report

The rapid rise of the BRICS is transforming the global economy, with the group’s share of world GDP in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) set to rise well beyond of that of the Group of Seven (G7) major advanced economies, Bloomberg has reported.

Biden to ask China’s president to advise Iran against further Middle East escalation: Report

US President Joe Biden reportedly intends to urge his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to wield his clout with Tehran to prevent the Palestine-Israel conflict from escalating into a wider regional one.

US playing key role in helping Israel survive: Iran president

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has stated the United States plays the most important role in helping the Israeli regime survive and is the main party supplying Tel Aviv with weapons and ammunition.

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