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President Donald Trump abruptly departed the G7 summit Monday, skipping a final day of meetings as the escalating Israel-Iran conflict took center stage. The U.S. president issued a chilling warning on social media: “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!“ Trump’s sudden exit followed a weekend of tense diplomacy among world leaders …

President Donald Trump on Friday called on Iran to swiftly reenter negotiations over its nuclear program just hours after Israel launched a wave of strikes targeting Tehran’s key nuclear and military infrastructure. The rapidly unfolding crisis has jolted the Middle East and reignited fears of regional war. While Trump insisted …

U.S. officials have been informed that Israel is fully prepared to launch a military operation against Iran, several sources told CBS News, raising fears of a broader regional conflict and prompting a swift evacuation order for Americans in Iraq. The State Department on Wednesday directed all non-emergency U.S. government personnel …

Hamas announced Sunday that it will release Edan Alexander, the last known U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza, as part of ongoing ceasefire mediation efforts involving the United States, Qatar, and Egypt. Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli-American, has been held by Hamas for 583 days following his abduction on October 7, …

Israel’s Security Cabinet has unanimously approved a new military plan to seize full control of the Gaza Strip, signaling a dramatic escalation in the war against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the decision late Sunday, describing the upcoming operation as “intensive” and “powerful,” with the objective of permanently defeating …

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Tuesday that it was “conducting extensive strikes” across the Gaza Strip, signaling the heaviest bombardment since the ceasefire was brokered in January. “The goal remains the release of all our hostages—living and dead,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated. “From now on, Israel …

Jimmy Williams In a powerful escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, Israel launched precision airstrikes targeting military installations in Iran early Saturday morning. The strikes, aimed at sites in Tehran, were described by Israeli officials as retaliation for Iran’s recent ballistic missile attacks, marking a new phase in the ongoing conflict …

Jimmy Williams In a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday that Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the deadly Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, has been killed in a military operation. “I stand before you today to inform you that Yahya …

Jimmy Williams Iran launched at least 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday, triggering air raid sirens across the country, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The attack followed Israel’s recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between Iran and …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden lauded the Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah as a “measure of justice” for the victims of decades of terrorism. Nasrallah, one of the founders of Hezbollah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Friday, confirmed by the Lebanese militant group on Saturday. …

Originally published by The 19th Last month, we asked you, our readers, to tell us the top three issues that are motivating you to vote in November. We received over 150 responses on a broad range of topics. Once we landed on the six that were most mentioned — abortion, …

Jimmy Williams As President Joe Biden returned to the White House on Monday, he voiced frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to secure a hostage agreement with Hamas. Biden’s comments came ahead of a Situation Room meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. hostage negotiators. When asked …

Jimmy Williams The United States has approved a $20 billion arms deal with Israel, encompassing a broad range of military hardware, including over 50 F-15 fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department announced on Tuesday. This substantial sale highlights the U.S. commitment to bolstering Israel’s long-term defense capabilities …

Jimmy Williams Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Joe Biden spoke on the phone Thursday to review a response from Hamas to the latest Israeli peace proposal, a senior administration official reported. According to the official, Hamas has moved closer to accepting a multi-phase ceasefire deal with Israel. The …

Jennifer Shutt, West Virginia Watch President Joe Biden announced a ceasefire proposal from Israel on Friday, saying the three-phase plan presented to Hamas represents the best chance to end the war. Biden, speaking from the White House, urged people around the world who have been calling for an end to …