The secretary of state said the U.S. could pull additional support if Israel undertakes a major attack on Rafah.
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President Nicolás Maduro has held on to power by holding sham elections. In July he will run again, but would he willingly cede power?
U.S. Criticizes Israel Over Conduct in Gaza
In a report, the State Department avoids sweeping conclusions but raises the prospect that Israel may have violated humanitarian laws.
U.S. Military’s Plea to Israel: Do More to Protect Gazans in War Zone
The Biden administration says it is still waiting to see a detailed plan for how Israeli forces plan to evacuate civilians from the city of Rafah.
U.S. to Announce New Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
The administration could raise tariffs on electric vehicles from China to 100 percent in an attempt to protect American auto manufacturers.
Biden Is Not the First U.S. President to Cut Off Weapons to Israel
Other presidents, including, Ronald Reagan, used the power of American arms to influence Israeli war policy. But the comparisons underscore how much the politics of Israel have changed over the years.
As Gaza Talks Falter, Negotiators Look for a Deal or a Scapegoat
President Biden’s decision to withhold offensive weapons if Israel attacks Rafah has scrambled cease-fire talks. But much of the various sides’ recriminations may be to gain advantage — or shift blame.
Biden’s Warning Over Rafah Sharpens a Problem for Netanyahu
“If we need to stand alone, we will stand alone,” the Israeli prime minister said, as the U.S. threatened to withhold more weapons.
Israel’s Shutdown of Al Jazeera Highlights Long-Running Tensions
The network will keep covering the war in Gaza, but it will be harder for Israelis to watch. Israel calls the network a security threat, while Al Jazeera says Israel wants to conceal its brutality.
Biden Says the U.S. Will Not Supply Israel With Weapons to Attack Rafah
The president’s remarks underscore a growing rift over the war in Gaza. He also acknowledged that U.S. bombs have been used to kill Palestinian civilians.