What Does ‘From the River to the Sea’ Mean?
The pro-Palestinian rallying cry has become a fixture of protests in the United States and was a focus of the congressional censure of Representative Rashida Tlaib. It has a fraught history.
United States Politics and Government
Senate Democrats Challenge Biden on Israel, Seeking Assurances About Aid
A majority of the Democratic caucus signed a letter asking President Biden to ensure that Israel has a viable plan for defeating Hamas and will use U.S. military assistance in keeping with international law.
Biden Confronts Limits of U.S. Leverage in Israel and Ukraine Wars
President Biden’s influence over Israel and Ukraine seems far more constrained than expected, given his central role as the supplier of arms and intelligence.
Democrats in Congress Weigh Calls for Cease-Fire Amid Pressure From the Left
They have grown more vocal about urging measures to mitigate civilian casualties in Gaza, but supporters of a cease-fire are few and far between.
C.I.A. Director Visits Israel and the Middle East Amid Israel-Hamas War
William J. Burns’s visit comes as the United States tries to prod Israel to pursue a more targeted approach to attacking Hamas, allow pauses in the fighting and do more to avoid civilian casualties.
U.S. Outlines Steps to Israel to Reduce Civilian Deaths
The measures include using smaller bombs against Hamas, U.S. officials said.
Rashida Tlaib Posts Video Accusing Biden of Supporting ‘Genocide’
Representative Tlaib has been on the leading edge of a group of Democrats critical of the president’s embrace of Israel, but the accusation marks an extraordinary broadside from a lawmaker of his own party.
Biden Hosts Leaders of South American Nations for an Economic Summit
One goal is to help bolster economies of countries across the region so they can better absorb the millions of migrants who are fleeing poverty, political instability and natural disasters.
House Passes Aid Bill for Israel but Not for Ukraine
The Republican-led House approved $14.3 billion for Israel’s war with Hamas, tying the aid to spending cuts. The Senate plans to craft its own bill that will include aid for Ukraine and Gaza.
Harris to Announce Steps to Curb Risks of A.I.
The vice president plans to flesh out a sweeping executive order President Biden signed this week and push toward global standards at a summit in London.