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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.

Most Americans won’t defend US in next war: Poll

A new survey shows less than a quarter of people in the United States would be willing to join the military if the country entered an armed conflict. It comes amidst the documented presence of US special forces in Israel as Tel Aviv lays a siege to the Gaza Strip.

Almost half of US Democrats disapprove of Biden’s response to Gaza war

A new survey shows a deep divide within the US Democratic Party on President Joe Biden’s response to the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Biden says no possibility of Gaza ceasefire

US President Joe Biden has ruled out any hope of achieving a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the besieged Gaza Strip.

US cautions no money left for Ukraine

The US government agency overseeing Washington’s humanitarian relief program for Ukraine has warned lawmakers that funding has run out, putting Ukraine at risk of economic ruin if more money isn’t allocated amid the former Soviet republic’s conflict with Russia.

Kremlin warns confiscating Russian assets in US illegal

Russia will legally challenge the expropriation of its reserves in the West and will prepare a response in accordance with its interests, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has told reporters.

Pentagon reports ‘uptick’ in attacks on US bases in Middle East

The Pentagon has announced that it is "seeing an uptick" in the attacks blamed on Iran-backed groups targeting the US bases in the Middle East. Tehran has rejected the claims, stressing that they were acting on their own.

Democrats in US Senate block Republican bid to aid Israel, Ukraine excluded

US Senate Democrats blocked a Republican push to win quick approval for a bill providing emergency aid to Israel that passed the House of Representatives last week, but that provides no assistance for Ukraine's war against Russia.

US pushes for ‘three-day pause’ from Israel in Gaza war: Report

US President Joe Biden has reportedly called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pause attacks against the besieged Gaza Strip for three days, saying such a halt to the fighting could enable negotiators to secure the release of more hostages.

Ukraine FM says Kiev can’t solely depend on Washington

The Ukrainian government is hoping to set up partnerships with EU countries so it can continue fighting regardless of the outcome of the 2024 US presidential elections, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba has stated.

US diplomats condemn, in private, Israel policy in Gaza: Report

Lower- and mid-level diplomats at the US State Department have called on the administration of President Joe Biden to condemn Israel’s bombing of civilians and demand a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to a leaked memo seen by Politico. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has clearly objected to a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

US troops in Iraq, Syria attacked 38 times since mid-October: Pentagon

American forces in Iraq and Syria have been attacked 38 times with rockets and drones since mid-October, injuring dozens of US personnel, the Pentagon has confirmed.

BRICS trade surges ahead of enlargement: Report

The five current members of the BRICS group increased trade by 56% from 2017 to 2022, reaching some $422 billion worth of turnover last year, Bloomberg has reported.

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