Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million has sought refuge from fighting elsewhere.
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Biden avoids further Mideast spiral as Israel, Iran show restraint. But for how long?
The situation remains a delicate one for Biden as he gears up his reelection effort in the face of headwinds in the Middle East, Russia and the Indo-Pacific.
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An Israeli airstrike in Gaza’s south kills at least 9 Palestinians in Rafah, including 6 children
Israel’s war against the Islamic militant group Hamas has led to a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, notably between Israel and Iran in recent weeks.
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House passes new aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
The whole package will go to the Senate, where passage in the coming days is nearly assured. President Biden has promised to sign it immediately.
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Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
Friday’s vote produced a seldom-seen outcome in the typically hyperpartisan House, with Democrats helping Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan advance overwhelmingly 316-94.
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Apparent Israeli attack in Iran draws anti-aircraft fire as tensions high in Mideast
Analysts said the relatively limited scope of the Israeli attack and the subdued response by Iran seemed to indicate the threat of an immediate escalation had diminished.
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House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid, but threats to oust speaker grow
The $95 billion package has been held up since October by Republican lawmakers resistant to approving more funding for Ukraine’s fight against Russia.
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Biden, U.K. issue new sanctions on Iran in response to weekend attack on Israel
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill also have been quickly pushing forward legislation that would financially punish the Islamic Republic and its leaders.
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Biden backs House’s Ukraine, Israel package as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job
The Republican speaker is expected to start a dayslong push to vote on 3 funding packages for Ukraine, Israel and allies in the Indo-Pacific, as well as a several other foreign policy proposals in a 4th bill.
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Congressional leaders discussing Iran oil sanctions
That legislation could increase crude prices by as much as $8.40 a barrel, which would add 20 cents per gallon for gasoline if the sanctions were passed into law and enforced.