Tag: US-Israel Relations
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Inside the Netanyahu-Trump Iran Plan: Deception, Distant Timing, and a Far-Reaching US-Israeli Strategy
New Details Emerge About an Early Iran Strike Plan Reports in The Washington Post have brought to light a controversial strand of policy strategy from the Netanyahu and Trump years: a long-standing plan to pursue a potential strike against Iran’s nuclear program, accompanied by a layered deception campaign aimed at shaping public perception and international…
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US backs Israel’s right to defend itself after IDF strike on Hezbollah chief
Context: A high-profile strike in Lebanon The United States has publicly affirmed Israel’s right to defend itself in the wake of an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) strike in Lebanon that killed Hezbollah’s military chief of staff. The attack, which targeted leadership within Hezbollah, has raised concerns about a broader regional confrontation, but White House officials…
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US backs Israel’s right to defend itself after Hezbollah strike
Background: Tensions escalate in the Lebanon-Israel border region The United States reaffirmed support for Israel’s right to defend itself after a recent IDF operation in Lebanon targeted Hezbollah, striking its military chief of staff and triggering a fresh wave of regional tensions. The incident comes amid a broader pattern of cross-border clashes and political maneuvering…
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White House denies plan to build a base in southern Israel near Gaza
Overview: White House denies the base plan The White House has publicly denied a report that the Trump Administration intends to establish a military base in southern Israel near the Gaza border. In a briefing on Wednesday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected questions about the alleged plan, signaling a clear intent to curb speculation about…
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AI Hasbara: Israel’s Millions in U.S. Influence Efforts Target Evangelicals and Tech Platforms
Overview: Israel’s Public-Diplomacy Drive in the United States In recent months, government-backed campaigns tied to Israel have drawn renewed scrutiny as contracts worth millions of dollars aim to rehabilitate the country’s image among American audiences. The initiative spans offline outreach and online influence, reflecting a strategy that seeks to bridge gaps with key demographic groups…
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Trump Announces ‘Historic Dawn’ for Middle East as Hostages Return in Knesset Address
Trump’s Knesset Address Frames a Turning Point In a high-stakes speech to Israel’s Knesset, President Donald Trump declared a new era in the Middle East, calling it a “historic dawn” as Israel marked the release of 20 hostages and the return to the country as part of a ceasefire deal he helped broker. The address,…
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Polls and Politics Signal a Sea Change in US Views on Israel. Will It Matter?
Public opinion shifts redefine the US-Israel dynamic The political landscape in the United States is quietly, but decisively, shifting when it comes to Israel. Three-quarters of a century of broad bipartisan backing—rooted in military aid, diplomatic support, and a shared sense of security—faces a new reckoning as polls reveal growing skepticism and sympathy for the…
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Israel-Gaza Peace Plan: An Unverified 20-Point Framework Under Discussion in Washington
Unverified Reports and the Diplomatic Backdrop From Washington comes a bundle of claims about a potential Gaza peace framework, described as a 20-point plan supposedly discussed between Israel’s prime minister and the US administration. The reports say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to the White House for talks with the American president, with the aim…
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Live War News: Arab Sources Question Israeli Changes to Trump Plan
Overview: Arab sources frame the developments In the latest phase of the evolving US-Israel talks on the peace framework associated with the Trump-era plan, Arab sources say Israeli modifications are transforming the framework into a more precarious proposition. According to well-informed insiders cited by regional outlets, the changes reportedly alter key concessions and timelines, raising…
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Pressed Netanyahu on a Visit: Does Trump Have a Plan?
Netanyahu’s High-Pressure Moment on the World Stage During a high-profile visit and a recent appearance before the United Nations General Assembly, Israel’s prime minister faced renewed international scrutiny. In remarks that contrasted with growing calls for diplomacy, he reiterated a hard line against Hamas and signaled that a Palestinian state should not be on the…