Obama: FAA decision was based purely on safety considerations President Obama said the Federal Aviation Administration ban on Israeli flights was based purely on safety considerations.
Kerry proposes one-week cease-fire in Gaza Secretary of State John Kerry proposed Israel and Hamas cease hostilities for one week as part of a plan to end the current round of fighting in the Gaza Strip.
57 percent of Americans back Israel in Gaza conflict, poll shows A majority of Americans back Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, according to a poll.