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Three-quarters of Democrats oppose aid to Israel, poll finds
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (217+ words) A survey released this week found that three-quarters of US Democrats are opposed to the US providing aid to Israel, in another indication of the party's turn against the Jewish state. Only 20% of respondents were in favor of aid to…...
Slovenia changes path as pro-Israel, Trump admiring former PM Janez Jansa retakes helm
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (789+ words) Slovenia's parliament on Friday voted to bring back former nationalist premier Janez Jansa, electing him as prime minister once more in a move that could tilt the EU country away from Brussels. Jansa " an admirer of US President Donald Trump…...
NY lawmakers reintroduce Mamdani bill targeting nonprofits linked to settlements
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (547+ words) NEW YORK " Leftist lawmakers in the New York State government on Friday announced a bill targeting nonprofits linked to settlements, resurrecting a previous failed legislative effort by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani first introduced the so-called Not on…...
IDF kills Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, as drones trigger border sirens
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (753+ words) Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least nine people on Friday, including a child and six rescuers from organizations linked to Hezbollah and its Shiite ally Amal, according to the Lebanese health ministry. At the same time, multiple sirens…...
Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (1022+ words) A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with the United States to try to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran and resolve outstanding issues, a source with knowledge of the matter told…...
European powers urge Israel to end W. Bank settlement expansion, warn of settler violence
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (616+ words) Italy, France, Britain and Germany urged Israel on Friday to stop expanding its settlements in the West Bank, saying the government was "undermining stability" and prospects for a two-state solution. "We call on the government of Israel to end its…...
Iran moves to broaden its control over Hormuz, infuriating its Gulf neighbors and the US
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (777+ words) Tehran publishes map asserting its control over area that extends into coastal waters of Oman and UAE; Rubio denounces move, five Gulf states protest it, Oman reportedly discussing it with Iran...
Daily Briefing May 22 " National security and Israel's climate crisis
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (30+ words) Reporter Sue Surkes on the closure of the Climate and National Security Forum and Climate Intelligence Forum, a new initiative to help those living with PTSD and volunteer earthquake teams...
Netanyahu posts skit of young man "coming out" as his supporter, to parents" horror
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (474+ words) Benjamin Netanyahu posted a "humorous" political video on Thursday for the Shavuot holiday that shows a man horrifying his liberal parents at the holiday meal by coming out to them as a supporter of the prime minister, when they are…...
Republicans delay US House vote to halt Iran war that was on verge of passing
18+ hour, 8+ min ago (933+ words) We had the votes without question and they knew it, and as a result they're playing a political game," said Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks, who sponsored the bill. Republicans in the Senate are also working to ensure they have the…...