How drone warfare in Israel could dramatically change if Hezbollah joins the fight: Analysts
The armed Lebanese group is believed to have a much more potent fighting force than Hamas, including an inventory of Iranian-provided drones.
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Jim Jordan says he’s ‘going back to work’ after losing secret ballot for House speaker candidacy – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. For latest reporting on Jim Jordan and the House speaker race, you can read our latest report:Jim Jordan forced out of House speaker race after losing secret ballotThe number of Republicans who show up for today’s vote wil…
Biden says U.S. support for Israel, Ukraine can help hold the world together
Biden called on Congress to approve a massive US$100-million aid package that includes military aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, as well as security at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Joe Biden’s warning to Israel is a nod to US failures in the ‘war on terror’
The US response to 9/11 was dogged by a threat posed by an ill-defined enemy, which led to human rights abuses associated with GuantánamoIsrael and Hamas at war – live updatesWhen Joe Biden, the US president, spoke to Israelis during his brief visit th…
Israeli military discussing alternatives to full Gaza invasion with US, says Biden
US officials warn that a ground assault could bring conflict with Hezbollah and risk a two-front warJoe Biden has said that the US and Israeli militaries are discussing alternatives to the full invasion of Gaza widely expected since the Hamas attack on…
US official resigns over Biden’s ‘destructive, unjust’ arms to Israel
Josh Paul condemns administration’s ‘intellectual bankruptcy’ in providing weapons and for its support of ‘status quo of occupation’Israel and Hamas at war – live updatesA veteran US state department official has quit over what he described as the Bide…
Jim Jordan says he will seek third vote and not planning to drop out of House speaker race – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. For our latest reporting on the House speakership fight, you can read our latest report:Chaos in US House as Jordan waffles on third vote and interim speaker plan failsWith Sidney Powell pleading guilty, Thursday’s develop…
Aid convoy set to enter Gaza a ‘drop in the ocean of need’ says WHO
Twenty trucks preparing to enter Gaza through Rafah crossing, but Israel says aid will halt if seized by HamasIsrael and Hamas at war – live updatesAid agencies have warned that the help set to arrive in Gaza could be too little too late for many of th…
Biden urges Israel not to be ‘consumed by rage’ as he reaffirms US support
President compares situation to 9/11 as Benjamin Netanyahu promises to allow aid into Gaza via EgyptIsrael and Hamas at war – live updatesJoe Biden has appealed to Israel not to be “consumed” by rage in its response to the attack by Hamas, as the US pr…
Jim Jordan vows to press on for speaker’s chair despite second election loss – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. For our latest reporting on the House speakership election, you can read our latest report:Jim Jordan loses US House speaker vote for second time as support ebbsPatrick McHenry has gaveled the House into session, ahead of …