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May 17, 2021

Daily Beast editor accuses Jewish analyst of being 'paid by Israel,' denies Hamas uses human shields

A left-wing Daily Beast editor accused a Jewish think tank analyst of being “paid by Israel” Monday and said the notion the terrorist group Hamas used human shields to be “almost entirely evidence-free”.

May 17, 2021

Biden being 'held hostage' by far-left, anti-Semitic radicals: KT McFarland

Former Trump Deputy National Security Adviser KT McFarland told "The Faulkner Focus" Monday that the escalating Israel-Gaza conflict is a reflection of the Biden administration being held "hostage" by radical progressive Democrats who "hate Israel."

May 17, 2021

Gen. Keane: 'Reckless' for Biden to go back to Iran nuclear deal after Hamas attacks on Israel

Fox News senior strategic analyst Jack Keane argued on “America's Newsroom” Monday that the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal likely allowed Iranians to equip Hamas with weapons used against Israel.

May 17, 2021

Israel-Palestinian conflict: White House defends not publicly calling for cease-fire, says approach is 'quiet'

The White House on Monday defended not publicly calling for a cease-fire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying the Biden administration’s approach to reducing violence in the region is through "quiet, intensive diplomacy." 

May 17, 2021

Washington Post analysis ripped for blaming Iron Dome system for extending Palestinian conflict: 'Unreal'

A Washington Post “analysis” piece raised eyebrows Sunday after explored the supposed downsides of the Iron Dome defense system, arguing it perpetuates the Israeli-Palestinian conflict because the Jewish state has “less incentive to find a political solution."

May 17, 2021

Massive US-Israel weapons sale approved by Biden administration

President Biden's administration has approved a $735 million weapons sale to Israel, which may not please some congressional Democrats.

May 17, 2021

Bongino rips Bernie Sanders, AOC, Squad members: Israel vs. Hamas 'not complicated to understand'

Fox News contributor Dan Bongino said liberals in Congress, like Sen. Bernie Sanders and The Squad, are supporting a “bloodthirsty terrorist group" in Hamas, as rockets are launched into civilian areas of Israel.

May 17, 2021

LIVE UPDATES: Israeli airstrikes target Hamas tunnels, homes of 'high-ranking commanders'

Israel says airstrikes it launched into Gaza Monday have destroyed nine homes belonging to “high-ranking commanders” in Hamas and nine miles of tunnels used by the militant group. 

May 17, 2021

Michael Goodwin: Israel vs. Hamas – Biden should let Netanyahu fight this war his way. Here's why

While it’s true there is a long, bloody history between the combatants, the current fighting is unique in ways that make the endgame especially crucial for the Jewish state and the entire region.

May 17, 2021

AOC objects to news site calling her Israel criticism an ‘outburst,’ draws quick backlash

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drew backlash Sunday after objecting to a news site’s description of her recent criticism of Israel as an "outburst."