Israel’s ‘Clean Break’ From US Gathering Momentum – OpEd

When the Russian and Ukrainian delegations met in Turkey last week and reached an initial understanding regarding a list of countries that could serve as security guarantors for Kyiv should a final agreement be struck, Israel appeared on the list. … Read More

Blinken: ‘Deal or no deal’ we’ll keep working with Israel to counter Iran

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Speaking after Bennett, Blinken touts the Biden’s administration’s “ironclad commitment” to Israel’s security and notes the recent Congressional approval of funds for the Iron Dome anti-missile system. “We also share and are united in addressing the challenges posed by Iran, … Read More

U.S. and NATO officials say they’ve seen no evidence that Russia has withdrawn troops

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Officials from the U.S. and NATO say they have not seen a major withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine’s borders, despite the announcement this week by President Vladimir Putin that Russian military officials had ordered some troops to return to … Read More

US to warn Israel: China ties are a joint national security risk

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Remaining consistent with the administration’s message, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will warn of China’s investments in Israel. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to warn Israel against continued Chinese investments in the country’s infrastructure and hi-tech industry … Read More

Biden reportedly hasn’t taken Bennett’s calls in several weeks

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US President Joe Biden has not taken calls from Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in several weeks, reports Channel 13 news, despite efforts from Bennett to reach him. Biden and Bennett met in the White House in late August, but are … Read More

NATO chief says allies must prepare for the worst in Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is warning that the U.S.-led military organization must prepare for the worst as concern mounts that Russia could be preparing to invade Ukraine RIGA, Latvia — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned Tuesday that the … Read More

US, EU deepen alliance to boost ‘underpin’ of global economies: semiconductors

U.S.-EU ties with Japan suggest an increased effort to distance themselves from China. The U.S. and European Union pledged Wednesday to deepen its alliance for the sake of advancing common priorities like artificial intelligence, trade challenges and the “underpin” to global economies: semiconductors. … Read More

A defiant Biden calls Afghanistan exit a ‘success’

A defiant President Joe Biden called the Afghanistan evacuation effort a “success” on Tuesday, in a speech that marked the end of the United States’ 20-year engagement in the country. “As we close 20 years of war and strife and … Read More

Biden’s standing among Americans nosedives in wake of rocky Afghanistan exit, COVID surge

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As Labor Day marks the traditional close to summer, President Biden’s poll numbers are taking a hit. Facing a barrage of bipartisan criticism for weeks over his handling of the turbulent U.S. withdrawal and evacuation from Afghanistan, and with a surge in new COVID … Read More

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