During an appearance with the Australian prime minister, President Biden pledged that the United States would provide Israel with what it needed to defend itself against Hamas.
Tag: Middle East
Israel Intensifies Strikes on Gaza as Its Allies Call for More Palestinian Aid
As two more hostages are released, American officials have urged Israel to delay a ground invasion, to allow time for negotiations and for more humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.
Passion for Palestinian Cause Had Faded, but Violence in Gaza Reignited It
The Israeli bombardment of Gaza, in retaliation for a deadly Hamas attack on southern Israel, brought a new outpouring of support in the Arab world for the Palestinian quest for a state.
Biden Visits Israel and Putin Visits China Amid Gaza and Ukraine Wars
Washington’s strong support for Israel against Hamas is contrasted with Russian and Chinese efforts to align with the Palestinian struggle.
U.S. Response to Israel-Hamas War Draws Fury in Mideast
The staunch support for Israel has stoked accusations of American hypocrisy, with Arab critics fearing a wholesale massacre of Palestinians in response to the deadly Hamas attack on Israel.
Biden ‘Outraged’ Over Gaza Blast as He Makes a Wartime Visit to Israel
The explosion at a hospital highlights the dangers of a trip at a volatile moment in the war between Israel and Hamas.
Israel-Hamas War Adds to Surge in Global Weapons Sales
Israel’s conflict with Hamas, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rise of China have brought a boom for weapons makers and a chance for Washington to build closer military ties to other countries.
As Israeli Invasion Looms, Diplomats Seek to Meet Gaza’s Dire Human Needs
The U.S., Egypt and other countries are urging the delivery of food, water and fuel to counter the desperate shortages facing Gaza’s two million residents.
U.S. Tells World to Back Israel’s Gaza Strikes as Civilian Toll Rises
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is visiting the Middle East as the Israel-Palestinian conflict reaches a degree of violence not seen in many years.
Israel-Hamas War Threatens Wider Inferno in Middle East
The conflict is inflaming tensions across the region, where many of the problems that fueled uprisings and conflicts a decade ago remain unresolved.