Israeli leader doubles down on opposition to a two-state solution; US personnel injured after Iraqi base hit by missiles and rockets fired by Iranian-backed militants
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Over the weekend, Netanyahu has sparred publicly – if indirectly – with US president Joe Biden, who for months has offered Israel almost unconditional support for its war in Gaza, at considerable political cost to his own administration, both in America and beyond.
Netanyahu’s spokesman claimed that in a phone call with Biden, the Israeli leader told the US president that his country’s security needs left no space for a sovereign Palestinian state.
Over the weekend, UNRWA delivered aid to approximately 90 of its shelters, including 33 in Rafah and 25 in Khan Younis. The crucial aid delivery across Gaza comes as nearly 2 million Palestinians grapple with shortages in food, water, medical supplies and fuel as a result of Israel’s attacks across the strip.
Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv in a massive anti-government protest against Netanyahu and his cabinet’s handling of the hostage crisis and Israel’s war on Gaza. Many waved signs that condemned Netanyahu and called for his resignation as family members of hostages currently held by Hamas demanded their release.
Continue reading…Israeli leader doubles down on opposition to a two-state solution; US personnel injured after Iraqi base hit by missiles and rockets fired by Iranian-backed militantsSee all our Middle East crisis coverageOver the weekend, Netanyahu has sparred publicly – if indirectly – with US president Joe Biden, who for months has offered Israel almost unconditional support for its war in Gaza, at considerable political cost to his own administration, both in America and beyond.Netanyahu’s spokesman claimed that in a phone call with Biden, the Israeli leader told the US president that his country’s security needs left no space for a sovereign Palestinian state.Over the weekend, UNRWA delivered aid to approximately 90 of its shelters, including 33 in Rafah and 25 in Khan Younis. The crucial aid delivery across Gaza comes as nearly 2 million Palestinians grapple with shortages in food, water, medical supplies and fuel as a result of Israel’s attacks across the strip.Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv in a massive anti-government protest against Netanyahu and his cabinet’s handling of the hostage crisis and Israel’s war on Gaza. Many waved signs that condemned Netanyahu and called for his resignation as family members of hostages currently held by Hamas demanded their release. Continue reading…