White House not commenting on Israel's attack in Iran • Israel strikes Iran, defense officials confirm
• Hamas leadership considering leaving Qatar
Nahal soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip. April 20, 2024.(photo credit: SCREENSHOT/IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
Majority of US House votes in favor of Israel aid bill as voting continues
The US House approves a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, moving it to the Senate. Despite claims from some Republicans over the national debt, the bill is expected to pass.
ByREUTERS US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) holds a press conference after the Senate passed a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, US, February 13, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/EVELYN HOCKSTEIN)Go to the full article > >
US lawmakers overwhelmingly show support for Israel as it begins retaliation against Iran
The US House overwhelmingly passed a resolution supporting Israel's right to respond to Iranian aggression. Some Democrats criticized Netanyahu's actions, fearing broader conflict.
ByHANNAH SARISOHN US PRESIDENT Joe Biden shakes hands with House Speaker Mike Johnson before delivering his State of the Union address, last month.(photo credit: Shawn Thew/Reuters)Go to the full article > >
Entire IRGC command wing in Syria was eliminated in strike, Bloomberg reveals
Bloomberg reported Israel's attack on Iran's consulate in Syria, killing Revolutionary Guards' command, prompting Iran to suspect Syria's involvement in previous assassinations.
ByMAARIV ONLINE Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks at the coffins of members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who were killed in the Israeli airstrike on the Iranian embassy complex in the Syrian capital Damascus, during a funeral ceremony in Tehran, Iran April 4, 2024(photo credit: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA/Handout via Reuters)Go to the full article > >
It's important to remember there's also American hostages in Gaza, Blinken says
Blinken blames Hamas for blocking Gaza ceasefire, emphasizes efforts to secure peace and free hostages, including Americans.
ByHANNAH SHARRONUS SECRETARY OF State Antony Blinken arrives at his first press briefing at the State Department in Washington, last week. At his Senate confirmation hearing last month, Blinken said ‘we are a long ways’ from returning to the Iran deal.(photo credit: CARLOS BARRIA / REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Missile from Lebanon hits house in Metula, no casualties reported
Israeli weapon damaged Iranian air defenses without detection - NYT
Israel had decided earlier not to launch a full-scale attack against Iran, and instead decided on a quieter tactic to send a message with the aim of ending the cycle of attacks.
Erdogan meets Hamas leader in Istanbul, discusses efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire
Erdogan met Hamas leader Haniyeh to discuss Gaza aid and regional peace amid tensions with Israel. They emphasized support for Palestine and called for unity.
ByREUTERS Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Ismail Haniyeh, leader of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Istanbul, Turkey, April 20, 2024.(photo credit: Murat Cetinmuhurdar/Turkish Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
PA: We’re reconsidering US ties after it blocked our UN membership
The Palestinian Authority faces setbacks in its bid for full UN membership, prompting reevaluation of ties with the US. Israel opposes Palestinian statehood.
Three killed, two wounded in alleged Israeli attack in southern Lebanon - report
Early Friday morning , the IDF attacked a military structure belonging to Hezbollah and where terrorists were staying in southern Lebanon in Ayta ash Shab.
IDF soldiers identified a terrorist entering a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Ayta ash Shab, April 20, 2024 (credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit).
Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 in the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
133 hostages remain in Gaza
37 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says