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Austin to Gallant: US backs Israel’s right to self-defense
September 30, 2024 — “The United States remains postured to protect U.S. forces and facilities in the region and committed to the defense of Israel,” said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Israel announces $8.7 billion US military aid package
September 27, 2024 — “This substantial investment will significantly strengthen critical systems, such as Iron Dome and David’s Sling,” the Israeli Ministry of Defense stated.
Senators: Biden administration delaying bombs, tractors, helicopters from Israel
September 26, 2024 — “It’s far past time to transfer to Israel the capabilities it needs to win,” senators Tom Cotton and Mitch McConnell wrote to President Joe Biden.
US Navy vessel damaged in Arabian Sea
September 25, 2024 — The incident is currently under investigation and took place after the USNS Big Horn refueled the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group.
WATCH: Argentina's President blasts UN over anti-Israel bias
September 25, 2024 — Ambassador Danon: Thank you, you are a true friend of the State of Israel
Netanyahu to depart for US on Thursday, will address UNGA next day
September 25, 2024 — The prime minister will return to Israel from New York City after Shabbat concludes on Saturday night.
March of the Living marks genocide of Lithuanian Jews
September 25, 2024 — “The hatred that destroyed millions of lives in the past is still alive. We cannot allow the shadows of the dark past to return to our daily lives,” said Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonyte.
Antisemitic hate crimes in US surged 63% in 2023, to all-time high of 1,832 – FBI
September 24, 2024 — Anti-Arab incidents increased by 34%, while anti-Muslim incidents rose by 49%. The Anti-Defamation League and the Arab American Institute warn that many agencies are still not reporting all incidents.
US deploying ‘small number’ of new troops to Middle East, as Israel-Lebanon conflict heats up
September 24, 2024 — “Out of an abundance of caution, we are sending a small number of additional U.S. military personnel forward to augment our forces that are already in the region,” the Pentagon said.
Foreign airlines cancel flights to Israel
September 24, 2024 — Wizz Air, British Airways, and Azerbaijan Airlines canceled flights on Tuesday.
Israel showed France Intel with Hezbollah plans for "ground attack" inside Israel
September 23, 2024 — Israel informed France that it has intelligence information about Hezbollah’s intention to soon launch large-scale attacks against major cities in Israel.
Report: US believes ceasefire is unlikely before end of Biden's term
September 20, 2024 — According to a Wall Street Journal report, U.S. officials believe that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is unlikely to be reached before President Biden’s term ends in January.
