Joe Biden

Tree of Life murderer is one of 3 death row inmates exempted from Biden’s commutation order

Biden sustained the death sentences for three men whose crimes were motivated by hate or terrorism.

A hostage deal by Hanukkah? Israel, US and Hamas indicate unusual optimism.

Rapid changes in the Middle East appear to have changed negotiations, which are still not assured.

Close to 90 congressional Democrats urge Biden to sanction Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

The letter is a shot across the bow by Democrats against any attempt by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seize Trump’s presidency as an opportunity to take steps no Democratic president would encourage, including West Bank annexation.

Politics

US takes no action as deadline passes for Israel to meet Gaza’s humanitarian needs

Politics

Biden warns Israel to allow humanitarian relief into Gaza or face cuts to military aid

Politics

As Netanyahu pushes US to join fight against Iran, Biden tells Jewish leaders US ‘fully’ backs Israel’s right to defend itself

Israel

Biden lights Oct. 7 yahrzeit candle as Kamala Harris vows to see Hamas threat ‘eliminated’

Israel

Netanyahu vows in UN speech to fight on in Lebanon and Gaza, as Israel strikes Hezbollah HQ in Beirut

Politics

Biden warns against ‘full-scale war’ in Lebanon in speech to United Nations

Politics

Biden says Netanyahu is not doing enough to release the hostages

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