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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/mccarthy-u-s-will-support-funding-security-for-israel-as-long-as-i-am-speaker/ar-AA1aAMrd May 1 (UPI) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told Israel’s Knesset on Monday he will back fully supporting security for Israel in the face of enemies like Iran and warned of China’s growing influence. McCarthy is just the second U.S. … Continue reading →

GAZA, April 5 (Reuters) – Israeli planes struck Gaza early on Wednesday, following rocket fire from the enclave toward Israel after Israeli police raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound overnight. Hamas Radio said the Israeli strikes hit two training camps, one … Continue reading →

U.S. says Israel has not met requirements to join Visa Waiver Program (msn.com) WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM (Reuters) –Israel has not met eligibility requirements to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday, after Israeli Prime Minister … Continue reading →

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/nigeria-s-air-peace-to-start-nonstop-israel-flights-in-april-israel-ministry/ar-AA197fiw JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s transport minister on Sunday approved an aviation deal with Nigeria that will allow non-stop flights between the countries to begin next month for the first time, the ministry said. It will facilitate a smoother pilgrimage … Continue reading →

In first, Israel said to authorize sale of defensive military equipment to Ukraine (msn.com) For the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Israel has authorized the sale of defensive military equipment to Kyiv, a report said Thursday. According … Continue reading →

3 Palestinians, including members of armed groups, killed by Israeli troops in Jenin (msn.com) Palestinian media reports say Israeli forces have shot dead three people in the West Bank city of Jenin, including at least two members of armed groups. … Continue reading →

Saudi Arabia effectively blocks Israeli minister’s trip to kingdom for UN conference (msn.com) Saudi Arabia initially approved a request for Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to enter the country this week for the UN World Tourism Organization conference, but wouldn’t seriously discuss … Continue reading →

Syria says Israeli jets strike Aleppo airport, shutting it down (msn.com) The Israeli Air Force allegedly carried out an airstrike at the airport in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo in the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to Syrian … Continue reading →

Movement for Quality Government (MQG) describes itself as an “independent, non-partisan, grassroots, non-profit organization” that aims to defend Israeli democracy, according to its website. The report found that MQG received $38,000 in U.S. funding from the state department in September 2022 despite working to … Continue reading →

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-64654635 Israel has said it will pause building new settlements in the occupied West Bank for “the coming months”. The move appears to be the fruit of behind-the-scenes talks by the US with Israeli and Palestinian officials. Last week, Israel … Continue reading →