Need To Know2 days agoTop senator calls on Biden to ‘use all levers’ to pressure Israel over Gazaverified_publisherGuardian US - Lauren GambinoDemocrat Chris Van Hollen says Biden must cease giving arms to Israel until it lifts restrictions on aid and does more to protect lives
Need To Know3 days agoBiden backs top Democrat Chuck Schumer after call for Israeli electionverified_publisherBBC NewsBBC News Senator Schumer said on Thursday that Israel risked becoming a "pariah" with Mr Netanyahu in charge. Biden backs top Democrat Chuck Schumer after call for Israeli election
Need To Know4 days agoBiden administration imposes first sanctions on West Bank settler outpostsverified_publisherThe Washington Post - By Adam Taylor and Shira RubinThe Biden administration announced sanctions on two West Bank settler outposts on Thursday, marking the first time ever that economic restrictions have been placed on entire Israeli outposts in the Palestinian territory. The sanctions were issued because of acts of violence against civilians, the …
Need To Know4 days agoRepublicans for Ukraine launch new ad to increase support for discharge petitionThe Hill - Lauren SforzaA Republican group calling for more U.S. aid to Ukraine has launched a new ad to increase lawmakers’ support for a long-shot bid to bring a vote on …
Need To Know4 days agoPentagon Lists Priorities to Arm Ukraine, Replenish Stockpileverified_publisherBloomberg - By Anthony CapaccioThe Biden administration has underscored to lawmakers its $6.5 billion in priorities to replenish US arms stockpiles, replacing weapons already sent …
Need To Know4 days agoChuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, breaking with Benjamin Netanyahuverified_publisherNPR - Eric McDaniel , Claudia GrisalesSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the top-ranking Jewish elected official in U.S. history and a top advocate for Israel in Congress, announced that he sees Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as an obstacle to peace in the country's war with Hamas. He said it was time for the country to …