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April 22, 2024

Biden admin notes 'urgent' concern over Israel in Gaza human rights report

Israel was prominently featured in the preface of the Biden administration's 2023 Human Rights Report from the Department of State, which highlighted U.S. concerns about the civilian toll in Gaza.

April 22, 2024

European nations hesitant to provide missile systems to Ukraine in war against Russia

European Union countries are hesitant to provide Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, which is urgently seeking them to defend against Russian air attacks.

April 22, 2024

US aid to Ukraine will not change situation on battlefield, Russia says

Russia has responded to the approval of a new $60 billion military aid package for Ukraine by the U.S. House of Representatives, saying that it won't make an impact.

April 22, 2024

Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent deadliest attack in Israel's history

The head of Israel's military intelligence directorate resigned on Monday, becoming the first senior official to do so since Hamas' deadly Oct. 7 terror attack.

April 21, 2024

Israeli leaders condemn expected US sanctions, Netanyahu vows to fight it with all his might

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders criticized the U.S. for expected sanctions against an IDF battalion accused of human rights violations in 2022.

April 21, 2024

UN newsletter exposed for sharing ways to protest in US against Israel on Tax Day

United Nations’ NGO Action News shared links leading protesters to sites promoting civil disobedience by creating blockades around the nation during protests against Israel April 15.

April 21, 2024

On this day in history, April 21, 1836, Texans rout Mexican army on San Jacinto River: 'Remember the Alamo!'

In the Texas War for Independence, the battle fought on the banks of the San Jacinto River saw 800 texans battle 1200 Mexican soldiers. General Sam Houston cried, "Remember the Alamo!"

April 20, 2024

Iranian foreign minister dismisses Israeli strike as 'toys,' says there'll be no retaliation

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told NBC News on Friday that Iran will not retaliate against the Israeli strike in the Isfahan province, calling the Israeli drones "toys."

April 20, 2024

'We do not have a comment': White House refuses to address Middle East unrest, defers to State Dept.

White House Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to comment on the overnight limited air strike Israel fired at Iran and what the U.S. response would be.

April 20, 2024

On this day in history, April 20, 1898, President William McKinley asks Congress to declare war on Spain

On this day in history, April 20, 1898, the 25th president, William McKinley, went to Congress to ask for declaration of war on Spain in defense of Cuba, which had been battling Spain.