Pausing Weapons to Israel Risks Israel’s Ability to Deter Iran, Their Proxies
On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Outfront,” Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, said Israel could use large-scale weapons at Rafah even without new U.S. weapons. He said it could launch attacks, but the question is whether Israel can “adequately deter all the different attacks.” “It’s a much more […]
Graham tells Austin: Pausing weapons to Israel is ‘obscene’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) excoriated the Biden administration for pausing a military aid transfer to Israel due to their unfolding military operations in Rafah. Graham was able to express his frustration with the administration’s decision on Wednesday during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Gen. Charles Q. Brown, the […]
Biden Says ‘Pause’ Instead of Pausing for Applause
President Joe Biden, 81, appeared to be having trouble speaking clearly at a campaign rally Wednesday. Special Counsel Robert Hur described Mr. Biden as an “elderly man with a poor memory” who often suffers from gaffes. A Harvard-Harris University poll recently found that about a third of Democrats doubt Mr. Biden’s mental health. Another poll […]
Canada to send almost $30 million in aid for Gaza after pausing UNRWA funds
Canada plans to send about $30 million in aid, including water, food and other humanitarian aid, to Gaza after suspending funding from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). funds, Announced on Tuesday The award from Canada’s Minister of International Development, Ahmed Hussen, will be given to six international organizations, including Canada’s non-governmental organization […]