“The Cabinet’s priority is to continue the ground operation in the Strip, even if it means meeting US demands for the supply of fuel and aid.”

Leaked, unconfirmed readout has Netanyahu, Gallant and IDF chief Halevi telling Blinken that Israelis will accept nothing short of victory.

Polling shows that the overwhelming majority of Americans support Israel in this war and want it to destroy Hamas; the overwhelming majority of lawmakers from both parties share that view.

Israel must have a plan to protect the civilians in southern Gaza before proceeding with the war, says U.S.National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby.

Arabists in Washington are suddenly concerned about “settler violence.” Are they also bothered by “pay-for-slay” payments to the killers of Jews?

An event at the US Capitol promoted legislation to mint commemorative coins featuring former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir.

Israel will not risk allowing Hamas to regroup, and certainly won’t entertain concessions while Israelis are still held captive in Gaza.

“Moral leadership is vitally important at this moment. It would be of great consequence for you to condemn the barbarous acts of Oct. 7.”

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about “concrete steps” to minimize civilian deaths in Gaza.