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Biden calls Israeli military response ‘over the top’ Joe Biden has suggested Israel’s military response in Gaza has been “over the top”. It is some of the sharpest criticism to date of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government by Israel’s closest ally. “I’m of the view, as you know, that the conduct of the response in the Gaza…
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Joe Biden has made some interesting comments on Israel-Gaza overnight, which were a little lost in the chaos surrounding the criticism of his state of mind. In a hastily arranged and short news conference called so he could defend the criticism of his memory, he said: “I’m of the view, as you know, that the conduct of…
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The US has bolstered defences at its Tower 22 base in Jordan as it prepares to respond to the drone attack that killed three service members there, an American official has said. A second official said the military had carried out self-defence strikes inside Yemen today against Houthi military targets deemed an imminent threat. British…
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A White House aide has admitted that his colleagues are worried about US President Joe Biden’s deteriorating cognitive skills and the unpopularity of his vice president, Kamala Harris, but they can’t publicly voice those concerns as the president seeks reelection later this year. Speaking in a hidden-camera interview posted online by undercover journalist James O’Keefe on Wednesday,…
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Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to oppose Palestinian sovereignty in comments made today, seemingly pushing back against Joe Biden’s summary of the pair’s talks. Mr Biden had said a path to a two-state solution was possible while Mr Netanyahu was still in office, with a non-militarized government being one possible option. But the Israeli prime minister’s office…
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Donald Trump has easily won the Republican party’s Iowa caucuses, according to a projection by NBC News. The voting is the first step in a process that’s likely to see the former president picked as Republican candidate for November’s election. Mr Trump was overwhelming favourite to win the state and all eyes were on his margin…
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Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis both hold leads over President Joe Biden in hypothetical election matchups, according to Rasmussen Reports. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, though, trails Biden by two percentage points in another hypothetical 2024 presidential matchup, a new Rasmussen Reports survey found. In a Trump vs. Biden scenario, the current…
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While visiting his native state — and a crucial swing state in this year’s election — President Joe Biden on Friday was greeted by hecklers. According to video posted on X, Biden, heard shouts of “Loser!” while walking into the Nowhere Coffee Co. in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, just outside of Allentown. He also heard “You’re a loser!” and “Go home,…
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The US president has said Israel is beginning to lose the support of the international community as the country continues its massive bombing campaign inside Gaza. At the weekend, the Israeli air force said it had carried out over 22,000 strikes in the 41km long and 10km wide enclave since the start of the conflict…
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A two-day opinion poll in the US has found that 41% of people said they backed sending weapons to Ukraine in its fight against Russia. This compared to 32% who were opposed – the rest were unsure. The poll, carried out by global market research group Ipsos and Reuters in October, found that support for weapons…
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Joe Biden spoke yesterday with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani of Qatar about developments in Gaza and “urgent ongoing efforts” to secure the release of hostages being held by the Hamas militant group, the White House said. Mr Biden “unequivocally” condemned the holding of hostages by Hamas, including many young children, one of…
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., on Friday accused President Joe Biden of endorsing the “genocide of the Palestinian people.” Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Tlaib shared a video featuring pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the United States, boasting tens of thousands of participants. “Mr. President, the American people are not with you on this one. We will remember in 2024,” she said.…
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Activists have been marching outside the US Capitol today as they take part in a protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. It comes after Joe Biden, who defended Israel during his flying visit to Tel Aviv, became a target of angry protests in support of Palestinians around the Middle East. Mr Biden’s visit today…
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Rocket sirens have been heard in central Israel – minutes after Joe Biden departed. The US president had a whirlwind visit where he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said he believed Israel’s version of events surrounding the hospital blast in Gaza. Sirens have been heard in the central towns of Hod Hasharon,…
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US President Joe Biden on Sunday appointed David M. Satterfield as the special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues. “Special Envoy Satterfield will lead U.S. diplomacy to urgently address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including work to facilitate the provision of life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable people and promote the safety of civilians, in…
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The US is focused on getting Gazans to safe areas, President Joe Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Sunday. In an interview with American CBS News, Sullivan said Washington is also working to make sure Gaza residents can get access to food, water, medicine, shelter, and that they can be protected from the…
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