The Israel-Hamas war: US backing for Israel and the pressure over its conduct
Gone quiet · last story Sep 26, 2025
What this arc covers
The US role in the war and the pressure on Israel from its allies over its conduct: Joe Biden's pledge of support after October 7, 2023, the warships and weapons the US sent, Biden's visit to Israel and Antony Blinken's trips to the region, the US vetoes and votes at the UN Security Council and the General Assembly's cease-fire demands, the dissent and resignations among US officials, the arms sales that bypassed Congress, Biden's growing criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu and his pause of a bomb shipment over the Rafah invasion, Sen. Chuck Schumer's call for new elections in Israel, Netanyahu's address to Congress in July 2024 and the protests and boycotts around it, the Senate votes on arms, the trade and diplomatic steps taken by Turkey, Britain, Germany and others, the call by 25 countries in July 2025 for the war to end, and the Trump administration's support for Israel's aim of military victory.
Earliest story we hold Oct 7, 2023 · 172 stories · 565 independent sources (counted once each) · 720 days
Part of The Israel-Hamas war
- Israel's offensives in Gaza and the civilian tollOct 7, 2023 – Sep 16, 2025
- The hostages and the cease-fire talks, 2023-2025Oct 7, 2023 – Oct 5, 2025
- US backing for Israel and the pressure over its conductThis arcOct 7, 2023 – Sep 26, 2025
- The protests in the US over the warOct 8, 2023 – Mar 31, 2024
- Hunger, famine and the fight over aid to GazaOct 9, 2023 – Jul 23, 2026
- The campus protests and the fight over antisemitismOct 9, 2023 – Sep 21, 2026
- Israel's wartime unity government and Gantz's break with NetanyahuOct 11, 2023 – Jun 17, 2024
- The ICC warrants and the genocide accusationsOct 15, 2023 – Jun 23, 2026
Show remaining 8 arcs
- The warnings, failures and inquiries around the October 7 attackOct 7, 2023 – Sep 8, 2026
- Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on IsraelOct 7, 2023 – May 12, 2026
- The push to recognize a Palestinian stateDec 12, 2023 – Sep 16, 2026
- Trump's plan to take over Gaza and move Palestinians outJan 26 – Sep 18, 2025
- The Trump administration's bid to deport student activistsMar 9, 2025 – Jul 21, 2026
- The fight over Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's removalMar 16 – Mar 31, 2025
- The activist boats that tried to break Gaza's blockadeMay 2, 2025 – May 20, 2026
- Trump's peace plan, the 2025 cease-fire and what followedSep 25, 2025 – Sep 27, 2026
Where it standsnewest first · each bar runs left to right by leaning
Key momentsthe most covered; every story is below
- Oct 17 – 20, 2023Biden declares support for Israel and Ukraine is ‘vital’ for US security in rare Oval Office address158 articles · 74 independent sources
- Oct 17, 2023What Aid Is the U.S. Sending to Israel?
- Oct 18, 2023Biden to deliver speech to seek funding for Israel and Ukraine
- Nov 2 – 6, 2023Blinken: U.S. committed to helping Gaza civilians188 articles · 60 independent sources
- Nov 2, 2023Only center coverage:Blinken will enter diplomatic maelstrom over Gaza war on new Mideast trip
- Nov 3, 2023Blinken tries to cajole wary Arabs on support for post-conflict Gaza as Israel's war intensifies
- Nov 5, 2023Blinken Meets With Palestinian and Iraqi Leaders in Bid to Contain Gaza War
- Nov 9 – 10, 2023Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says103 articles · 55 independent sources
- Jan 4 – 11, 2024Blinken looks to Gaza's post-war future130 articles · 57 independent sources
- Jan 4, 2024Only center coverage:Blinken back to Middle East for tough talks on Gaza aid, escalation
- Jan 5, 2024Blinken to Focus on What Comes Next for Gaza on New Mideast Trip
- Jan 9, 2024In Israel, Blinken looks to planning for post-war Gaza as bombardment, fighting continue to rage
- Feb 18 – 21, 2024US again vetoes UN resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in Gaza129 articles · 69 independent sources
- Feb 18, 2024US circulates rival UN resolution for temporary Gaza cease-fire after rejecting Arab proposal
- Feb 21, 2024US vetoes UN resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza
- May 7 – 9, 2024Biden Threatens to Withhold Weapons to Israel Over Rafah Invasion92 articles · 58 independent sources
- Jul 21 – 25, 2024In Fiery Speech to Congress, Netanyahu Defends War in Gaza and Denounces Protesters121 articles · 58 independent sources
Who covered it, over timeindependent sources per week, by side
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Every week as a table
| Week of | Left | Center | Right | Articles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2023 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 51 |
| Oct 9, 2023 | 14 | 40 | 11 | 247 |
| Oct 16, 2023 | 28 | 56 | 16 | 367 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 43 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | 19 | 50 | 14 | 322 |
| Nov 6, 2023 | 14 | 31 | 10 | 191 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 63 |
| Nov 27, 2023 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 25 |
| Dec 4, 2023 | 17 | 24 | 11 | 130 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | 16 | 25 | 10 | 165 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 21 | 25 | 5 | 142 |
| Dec 25, 2023 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 61 |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 76 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 15 | 28 | 7 | 144 |
| Jan 15, 2024 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 56 |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
| Feb 5, 2024 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 67 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 29 |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 19 | 26 | 10 | 119 |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 15 | 24 | 9 | 111 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | 17 | 26 | 19 | 196 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 16 | 41 | 12 | 269 |
| Mar 25, 2024 | 17 | 29 | 13 | 139 |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 7 | 20 | 13 | 72 |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 52 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 21 |
| May 6, 2024 | 16 | 29 | 19 | 187 |
| May 27, 2024 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 32 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 69 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 48 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 29 | 47 | 19 | 344 |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 19 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 31 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 27 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 24 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 15 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 34 |
| May 19, 2025 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 17 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 37 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 31 |
Stories before June 28, 2026 come from archived pages, so who covered them is limited to the outlets we recovered for that period.
23% left · 69% center · 8% right of 565 independent sources among the outlets we track, across 172 stories.
Every storyoldest first
October 2023
Oct 7Biden pledges ‘rock solid’ support for Israel following deadly Hamas attack10 articles · 9 independent sources2 left, 2 center, 3 right- Oct 7– 8The Republican field is blaming Joe Biden for dealing with Iran after Hamas’ attack on Israel15 articles · 15 independent sources4 left, 3 center, 4 right
- Oct 8U.S. sends aircraft carrier group to eastern Mediterranean in response to Hamas attack on Israel5 articles · 5 independent sources1 left, 1 center, 2 right
- Oct 8– 15Second US aircraft carrier to back Israel as Biden stresses civilian protection9 articles · 7 independent sources0 left, 3 center, 2 right
- Oct 8– 9US Navy to send a carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean in support of Israel35 articles · 21 independent sources4 left, 7 center, 3 right
- Oct 9– 12The U.S. is moving quickly to boost Israel’s military. A look at what assistance it’s providing22 articles · 17 independent sources4 left, 5 center, 2 right
- Oct 9– 10U.S. begins delivering munitions to Israel as the American death toll rises to 11 in Hamas attacks24 articles · 12 independent sources0 left, 4 center, 2 right
- Oct 10– 16Biden says Israeli occupation of Gaza would be 'big mistake'36 articles · 28 independent sources6 left, 8 center, 4 right
- Oct 10– 16Blinken seeks common front in Israel after Arab tour51 articles · 21 independent sources5 left, 9 center, 5 right
- Oct 10– 12Blinken, Netanyahu Discuss Avoiding Civilian Deaths in Hamas Fight7 articles · 4 independent sources0 left, 1 center, 2 right
- Oct 10– 15Biden: Hamas is using innocents as human shields7 articles · 5 independent sources0 left, 2 center, 2 right
- Oct 11– 15In first call with Palestinian president Abbas, Biden discusses support for humanitarian aid to Gaza31 articles · 16 independent sources3 left, 7 center, 0 right
- Oct 12Blinken vows US support for Israel ahead of possible ground operation as strikes pound Gaza10 articles · 5 independent sources0 left, 4 center, 0 right
- Oct 12US will 'always be there by your side': Blinken in Israel10 articles · 8 independent sources1 left, 3 center, 0 right
- Oct 12– 13Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel as potential ground offensive in Gaza looms22 articles · 13 independent sources3 left, 4 center, 0 right
- Oct 13Schumer says he's leading a bipartisan group of senators to Israel to show 'unwavering' US support9 articles · 9 independent sources1 left, 2 center, 2 right
- Oct 13– 14America's top diplomat calls for protecting civilians as Israel readies an expected assault on Gaza - The Daily Reporter35 articles · 20 independent sources2 left, 6 center, 1 right
- Oct 14– 15Blinken raises Hamas with Saudi crown prince on Mideast crisis tour10 articles · 6 independent sources0 left, 3 center, 2 right
- Oct 15Chuck Schumer says the delegation he's leading was rushed to a shelter amid rocket fire in Israel9 articles · 5 independent sources0 left, 2 center, 1 right
- Oct 15– 16Biden considering trip to Israel in the coming days, but travel isn't final, according to AP source31 articles · 23 independent sources6 left, 7 center, 5 right
- Oct 15US sending second carrier strike group, fighter jets to region as Israel prepares to expand Gaza operations6 articles · 6 independent sources0 left, 3 center, 0 right
- Oct 16About 2,000 U.S. troops told to prepare for deployment in response to Israel-Hamas war8 articles · 5 independent sources0 left, 2 center, 2 right
- Oct 16– 22Biden, Netanyahu Discuss Flow of Aid Into Gaza37 articles · 20 independent sources6 left, 6 center, 4 right
- Oct 17– 18Summit with Arab leaders called off as President Biden heads to Israel39 articles · 24 independent sources4 left, 4 center, 6 right
- Oct 17– 20Biden declares support for Israel and Ukraine is ‘vital’ for US security in rare Oval Office address158 articles · 74 independent sources17 left, 31 center, 10 right
- Oct 18– 19Biden Urges Israel Not to ‘Be Consumed’ by Rage During Visit5 articles · 5 independent sources0 left, 1 center, 3 right
- Oct 18More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops are on heightened alert. A look at US assistance17 articles · 12 independent sources2 left, 4 center, 2 right
- Oct 18– 22Biden walks a tightrope with his support for Israel as his party's left urges restraint22 articles · 14 independent sources3 left, 2 center, 1 right
- Oct 18Biden pledges solidarity with Israelis and suggests ‘other team’ to blame for Gaza hospital blast10 articles · 9 independent sources2 left, 2 center, 1 right
- Oct 18– 19US Vetoes UN Resolution On Israel-Hamas War24 articles · 21 independent sources1 left, 7 center, 0 right
- Oct 19State Department official resigns over Biden administration's handling of Israel-Hamas conflict20 articles · 19 independent sources6 left, 4 center, 4 right
- Oct 22– 23Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war38 articles · 26 independent sources4 left, 5 center, 3 right
- Oct 23– 25Biden says Israel must do 'everything' to protect civilians7 articles · 5 independent sources0 left, 1 center, 2 right
- Oct 23– 24Pentagon rushes defenses and advisers to Middle East as Israel’s ground assault in Gaza looms18 articles · 14 independent sources2 left, 2 center, 2 right
- Oct 31– Nov 6US and Arab partners disagree on the need for a cease-fire as Israeli airstrikes kill more civilians43 articles · 22 independent sources1 left, 7 center, 4 right
November 2023
Nov 1– 8Blinken urges united future Palestinian government for Gaza and West Bank, widening gulf with Israel45 articles · 24 independent sources4 left, 8 center, 7 right- Nov 1The US has strongly backed Israel's war against Hamas. The allies don't seem to know what comes next6 articles · 6 independent sources0 left, 1 center, 2 right
- Nov 2– 3Pressure rises on Israel to pause fighting and ease siege as battles intensify near Gaza City31 articles · 18 independent sources2 left, 5 center, 0 right
- Nov 2– 6Blinken: U.S. committed to helping Gaza civilians188 articles · 60 independent sources14 left, 32 center, 8 right
- Nov 2Biden calls for humanitarian pause in Israel-Hamas war, time to get prisoners out74 articles · 36 independent sources3 left, 13 center, 6 right
- Nov 3– 4Israel resists US pressure to pause the war to allow more aid to Gaza, wants hostages back first - Hawaii Tribune-Herald20 articles · 12 independent sources2 left, 5 center, 0 right
- Nov 6– 7After Biden and Blinken push, Netanyahu says Israel open to 'little pauses' in Gaza, no cease-fire11 articles · 9 independent sources1 left, 4 center, 1 right
- Nov 6– 7Blinken seeks G7 unity on Israel-Hamas war among items on crisis-heavy global agenda20 articles · 14 independent sources0 left, 5 center, 1 right
- Nov 6– 7US plans to transfer $320 million in precision bomb equipment to Israel in sale approved earlier this year6 articles · 6 independent sources0 left, 2 center, 2 right
- Nov 8G7 nations announce a unified stance on Israel-Hamas war after intensive meetings in Tokyo5 articles · 5 independent sources2 left, 1 center, 0 right
- Nov 8G7 calls for 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza – DW6 articles · 6 independent sources1 left, 1 center, 1 right
- Nov 9– 10Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says103 articles · 55 independent sources9 left, 15 center, 5 right
- Nov 10Blinken says 'far too many' Palestinians have died as Israel wages relentless war on Hamas14 articles · 14 independent sources4 left, 1 center, 0 right
- Nov 13Biden urges protection of Gaza hospital as conditions worsen8 articles · 6 independent sources0 left, 3 center, 0 right
- Nov 15– 16UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for urgent humanitarian pauses and corridors in Gaza35 articles · 26 independent sources5 left, 5 center, 2 right
- Nov 18– 19Biden says 'revitalized Palestinian Authority' should eventually govern Gaza and the West Bank10 articles · 9 independent sources1 left, 3 center, 2 right
- Nov 19Dissent over US policy in the Israel-Hamas war stirs unusual public protests from federal employees19 articles · 14 independent sources1 left, 2 center, 2 right
- Nov 28U.S. tells Israel any ground campaign in southern Gaza must limit further civilian displacement14 articles · 14 independent sources0 left, 4 center, 0 right
- Nov 29Senate Democrats Debate Possible U.S. Conditions for Israel Aid7 articles · 7 independent sources1 left, 3 center, 2 right
- Nov 30Blinken urges Israel to comply with international law and spare civilians in war against Hamas6 articles · 6 independent sources1 left, 1 center, 1 right
December 2023
Dec 4– 7Israel and US are at odds over conflicting visions for postwar Gaza13 articles · 10 independent sources3 left, 2 center, 0 right- Dec 4Biden allies in Senate demand that Israel limit civilian deaths in Gaza as Congress debates U.S. aid11 articles · 11 independent sources2 left, 2 center, 2 right
- Dec 6– 7UN chief invokes rarely used constitutional power to push for Israel-Hamas cease-fire7 articles · 4 independent sources1 left, 2 center, 1 right
- Dec 6– 7Sen. Bernie Sanders supports aid to Israel but says it should have conditions7 articles · 6 independent sources4 left, 0 center, 1 right
- Dec 6– 7UN secretary-general invokes Article 99 on Gaza in rare, powerful move5 articles · 3 independent sources
- Dec 6White House interns demand a Middle East cease-fire in letter to Biden7 articles · 6 independent sources2 left, 0 center, 4 right
- Dec 8– 13Israel under pressure from allies as Gaza war rages on57 articles · 30 independent sources6 left, 13 center, 1 right
- Dec 8– 9US vetoes UN resolution backed by many nations demanding immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza51 articles · 28 independent sources9 left, 6 center, 3 right
- Dec 8UN Security Council to consider urging Gaza ceasefire6 articles · 6 independent sources0 left, 1 center, 0 right
- Dec 9– 13UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza35 articles · 26 independent sources4 left, 8 center, 3 right
- Dec 9– 10The State Department OKs the sale of tank ammunition to Israel in a deal bypassing Congress’ review17 articles · 16 independent sources4 left, 4 center, 6 right
- Dec 12Israel and the US face growing isolation over Gaza as offensive grinds on with no end in sight15 articles · 10 independent sources2 left, 1 center, 2 right
- Dec 12– 13Biden takes a tougher stance on Israel’s ‘indiscriminate bombing’ of Gaza44 articles · 27 independent sources4 left, 8 center, 3 right
- Dec 12Biden Pushes Netanyahu to Change Stance on Palestinian Statehood11 articles · 9 independent sources3 left, 1 center, 3 right
- Dec 13– 15US urges Israel to scale down Gaza offensive15 articles · 13 independent sources4 left, 5 center, 1 right
- Dec 15Biden envoy to meet with Abbas as the US floats a possible Palestinian security role in postwar Gaza28 articles · 19 independent sources0 left, 2 center, 2 right
- Dec 15US and Israel discuss when to scale back Gaza combat but agree fight will take months, envoy says6 articles · 6 independent sources2 left, 0 center, 2 right
- Dec 17– 18In Israel, the US defense secretary is expected to press for a more targeted approach in Gaza23 articles · 17 independent sources6 left, 2 center, 2 right
- Dec 18– 19U.N. Security Council delays vote on resolution to halt hostilities in Gaza28 articles · 13 independent sources2 left, 5 center, 1 right
- Dec 19– 21US is engaging in high-level diplomacy to avoid vetoing a UN resolution on critical aid for Gaza - The Daily Reporter10 articles · 8 independent sources2 left, 1 center, 1 right
- Dec 20– 23U.N. Security Council passes Gaza aid resolution as U.S. abstains109 articles · 52 independent sources15 left, 21 center, 3 right
- Dec 27– 30Airstrikes hit camps in central Gaza as Biden administration approves new weapons sales to Israel30 articles · 25 independent sources4 left, 7 center, 0 right
- Dec 29– 30Biden administration bypasses Congress to grant emergency weapons sale to Israel33 articles · 28 independent sources4 left, 12 center, 4 right
January 2024
Jan 4– 11Blinken looks to Gaza's post-war future130 articles · 57 independent sources16 left, 23 center, 4 right- Jan 4Biden administration official resigns in protest of president’s support for Israeli war in Gaza22 articles · 19 independent sources8 left, 4 center, 4 right
- Jan 6– 8Blinken brings US push on post-war Gaza planning and stopping conflict to UAE and Saudi Arabia86 articles · 43 independent sources8 left, 15 center, 5 right
- Jan 10US defends its veto of call for Gaza ceasefire while Palestinians and others demand halt to fighting10 articles · 6 independent sources0 left, 1 center, 2 right
- Jan 14– 15White House says ‘it’s the right time’ for Israel to scale back Gaza war as fighting hits 100 days16 articles · 13 independent sources0 left, 5 center, 1 right
- Jan 16– 17Senators reject Bernie Sanders’ effort to curb Israel-Hamas war, but vote signals rising unease26 articles · 18 independent sources5 left, 4 center, 1 right
- Jan 19– 20Biden and Netanyahu have finally talked, but their visions still clash for ending Israel-Hamas war24 articles · 23 independent sources4 left, 2 center, 3 right
February 2024
Feb 4Far-right Israeli minister's criticism of Biden sparks anger at a sensitive time for US ties14 articles · 14 independent sources2 left, 2 center, 3 right- Feb 6– 12Biden growing more frustrated with Netanyahu as Gaza campaign rages on20 articles · 16 independent sources6 left, 5 center, 2 right
- Feb 6– 7Biden threatens veto of House GOP’s standalone Israel aid bill14 articles · 13 independent sources1 left, 3 center, 5 right
- Feb 8– 9Strikes kill 13 in Gaza as Biden describes Israel’s military response as ‘over the top’16 articles · 13 independent sources1 left, 4 center, 1 right
- Feb 10White House downplays Biden, national security aide's blunt comments on Israel8 articles · 6 independent sources0 left, 4 center, 0 right
- Feb 11– 12Biden says Israel shouldn't press into Rafah without 'credible' plan to protect civilians27 articles · 22 independent sources3 left, 3 center, 3 right
- Feb 12– 13Jordan king urges 'lasting' Gaza ceasfire in talks with Biden12 articles · 7 independent sources0 left, 3 center, 1 right
- Feb 18– 21US again vetoes UN resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in Gaza129 articles · 69 independent sources18 left, 24 center, 10 right
- Feb 18– 20US proposes a ‘temporary ceasefire’ in Gaza in draft UN resolution15 articles · 11 independent sources1 left, 3 center, 1 right
March 2024
Mar 2– 5Biden’s closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in Gaza12 articles · 12 independent sources2 left, 2 center, 1 right- Mar 3– 4US vice president calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza9 articles · 6 independent sources0 left, 4 center, 0 right
- Mar 3– 4Kamala Harris calls for 'immediate cease-fire' in Gaza30 articles · 23 independent sources4 left, 8 center, 5 right
- Mar 4Harris is to meet with Israeli Cabinet official who is in Washington despite Netanyahu's rebuke14 articles · 11 independent sources2 left, 4 center, 0 right
- Mar 6The Latest | As conditions worsen for Palestinians in Gaza, international pressure grows for a deal15 articles · 13 independent sources0 left, 2 center, 1 right
- Mar 8– 11Biden: Netanyahu ‘hurting Israel’ by not preventing more civilian deaths in Gaza38 articles · 27 independent sources6 left, 7 center, 5 right
- Mar 8– 9Biden, in hot mic moment, shows growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza14 articles · 14 independent sources3 left, 0 center, 5 right
- Mar 10– 11Netanyahu ready to defy Biden’s ‘red line’ on impending Rafah invasion6 articles · 6 independent sources1 left, 0 center, 4 right
- Mar 14– 20Netanyahu Assails Schumer, Dramatizing Partisan Split Over Israel45 articles · 25 independent sources5 left, 9 center, 9 right
- Mar 14– 19Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation40 articles · 26 independent sources6 left, 7 center, 6 right
- Mar 14– 15Top Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace84 articles · 55 independent sources11 left, 16 center, 13 right
- Mar 15Proposed U.S. resolution would back global efforts for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in Gaza12 articles · 12 independent sources3 left, 0 center, 0 right
- Mar 15– 16Schumer’s rebuke of Netanyahu exemplifies US leaders skirting an unwritten rule on allies’ elections11 articles · 11 independent sources2 left, 0 center, 2 right
- Mar 15Biden on Schumer's criticism of Netanyahu: 'He made a good speech'7 articles · 6 independent sources2 left, 1 center, 2 right
- Mar 15– 16Biden backs Schumer after senator calls for new elections in Israel11 articles · 11 independent sources2 left, 3 center, 0 right
- Mar 17– 18Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism after being accused of losing his way on Gaza37 articles · 28 independent sources3 left, 3 center, 2 right
- Mar 18Biden and Netanyahu hold first call in more than a month as tension grows over food crisis, war27 articles · 22 independent sources3 left, 3 center, 4 right
- Mar 20– 22Blinken in Israel ahead of UN vote on Gaza ceasefire plan71 articles · 42 independent sources9 left, 13 center, 1 right
- Mar 21US unveils draft UN resolution seeking immediate Gaza ceasefire22 articles · 14 independent sources1 left, 4 center, 4 right
- Mar 21– 22Blinken says Israeli assault on Gaza’s Rafah would be a ‘mistake’ and isn’t needed to defeat Hamas16 articles · 16 independent sources1 left, 6 center, 0 right
- Mar 21– 23UN to vote on another resolution demanding Gaza cease-fire after Russia and China veto US proposal48 articles · 21 independent sources2 left, 8 center, 2 right
- Mar 22Russia and China veto US resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza51 articles · 31 independent sources4 left, 7 center, 4 right
- Mar 22– 26The US allowed a Gaza ceasefire resolution to pass at the UN. What does that mean for the war?48 articles · 18 independent sources4 left, 10 center, 3 right
- Mar 22– 26UN demands cease-fire in Gaza during Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its 1st demand to halt fighting55 articles · 33 independent sources5 left, 13 center, 5 right
- Mar 24Kamala Harris Says 'Consequences' Possible if Israel Raids Rafah; 'I Have Studied the Maps'7 articles · 5 independent sources0 left, 1 center, 4 right
- Mar 25– 26Netanyahu cancels delegation to U.S. after it abstains from cease-fire vote at U.N.14 articles · 11 independent sources1 left, 2 center, 7 right
- Mar 25– 26Israel cancels Washington talks after cease-fire vote clears the U.N.12 articles · 11 independent sources4 left, 4 center, 1 right
- Mar 25– 26UN demand for Gaza cease-fire provokes strongest clash between US and Israel since war began10 articles · 10 independent sources2 left, 1 center, 0 right
- Mar 26US and Israeli defense chiefs to meet Tuesday as tensions rise over Gaza12 articles · 12 independent sources2 left, 2 center, 0 right
- Mar 27US State Dept human rights officer latest to resign in Gaza protest6 articles · 6 independent sources2 left, 1 center, 1 right
- Mar 27– 28Talks resume on bringing Israeli officials to the US to discuss Gaza operation, the White House says9 articles · 9 independent sources2 left, 2 center, 1 right
- Mar 30US reportedly approves transfer to Israel of bombs and jets worth billions6 articles · 5 independent sources1 left, 1 center, 1 right
April 2024
Apr 4– 5Biden prepared to express frustrations to Netanyahu in phone call Thursday47 articles · 35 independent sources5 left, 14 center, 12 right- Apr 4Trump says Israel has to get Gaza war over 'fast,' warns it is 'losing the PR war'12 articles · 12 independent sources0 left, 6 center, 2 right
- Apr 5UN human rights body calls for halt to weapons shipments to Israel as concerns about Gaza war mount19 articles · 13 independent sources2 left, 3 center, 0 right
- Apr 9– 10Biden calls Netanyahu’s approach to war against Hamas "a mistake”48 articles · 38 independent sources7 left, 12 center, 3 right
- Apr 9Turkey imposes trade restrictions on Israel over Gaza war13 articles · 11 independent sources2 left, 4 center, 0 right
May 2024
May 2– 3Turkey halts trade with Israel over Gaza war29 articles · 21 independent sources4 left, 6 center, 3 right- May 5– 9Netanyahu Says Israel 'Will Stand Alone' If it Has to After Threatened US Arms Holdup10 articles · 10 independent sources3 left, 2 center, 1 right
- May 6– 10More than two dozen House Democrats blast Biden holding back Israel military aid, say it ‘emboldens’ Hamas terrorists21 articles · 11 independent sources2 left, 0 center, 7 right
- May 7– 9Biden Threatens to Withhold Weapons to Israel Over Rafah Invasion92 articles · 58 independent sources10 left, 18 center, 12 right
- May 8– 9Pentagon chief confirms US has paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion59 articles · 43 independent sources5 left, 11 center, 9 right
- May 9– 10Netanyahu on US threat to withhold arms: Israel will fight with its 'fingernails' if needed20 articles · 15 independent sources1 left, 3 center, 0 right
- May 29– 30Brazil president withdraws his ambassador to Israel after criticizing the war in Gaza11 articles · 11 independent sources4 left, 2 center, 2 right
- May 31Congressional leaders invite Israel's Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol12 articles · 12 independent sources3 left, 1 center, 4 right
June 2024
Jun 2– 3Maldives will ban Israelis from entering the country over the war in Gaza24 articles · 18 independent sources0 left, 4 center, 3 right- Jun 4– 7Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu set to address Congress on July 2462 articles · 41 independent sources6 left, 13 center, 10 right
- Jun 18– 19Israel’s Netanyahu blames Biden for withholding weapons. US officials say that’s not the whole story13 articles · 11 independent sources2 left, 5 center, 0 right
- Jun 23Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu's address to Congress as many plan to boycott19 articles · 16 independent sources1 left, 3 center, 1 right
- Jun 23Netanyahu again claims the US is withholding arms shipments, days after Washington denies it18 articles · 18 independent sources1 left, 3 center, 3 right
July 2024
Jul 21– 25In Fiery Speech to Congress, Netanyahu Defends War in Gaza and Denounces Protesters121 articles · 58 independent sources13 left, 24 center, 11 right- Jul 21– 25Netanyahu will meet with Biden and Harris at a crucial moment for the US and Israel - Boston News, Weather, Sports17 articles · 10 independent sources2 left, 5 center, 1 right
- Jul 21– 26Biden meets with Netanyahu to discuss cease-fire, hostage deal28 articles · 21 independent sources2 left, 9 center, 4 right
- Jul 21– 22Israel's Netanyahu walks political tightrope on Washington trip following Biden's exit from race10 articles · 10 independent sources0 left, 4 center, 0 right
- Jul 22– 24Netanyahu is in Washington at a fraught time for Israel and the US. What to know about his visit37 articles · 29 independent sources2 left, 11 center, 1 right
- Jul 23– 25Families of hostages held in Gaza slam Netanyahu for leaving ceasefire deal out of Congress speech18 articles · 10 independent sources2 left, 2 center, 2 right
- Jul 23– 24Dozens of lawmakers boycott Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress as Biden prepares for meeting8 articles · 8 independent sources4 left, 0 center, 4 right
- Jul 23– 27A beaming Trump welcomes Netanyahu to Mar-a-Lago, mending a yearslong rift with a key political ally87 articles · 44 independent sources4 left, 14 center, 11 right
- Jul 23– 24Netanyahu visit sparks wave of protests in DC, with all sides criticizing the Israeli PM42 articles · 30 independent sources7 left, 8 center, 7 right
- Jul 23– 25Rashida Tlaib holds up ‘war criminal’ sign during Netanyahu address10 articles · 9 independent sources2 left, 3 center, 3 right
October 2024
Oct 15U.S. warns Israel it may restrict military aid if Gaza humanitarian situation doesn't improve22 articles · 22 independent sources4 left, 8 center, 5 rightNovember 2024
Nov 12– 13Aid groups say Israel misses US deadline to boost humanitarian help for Gaza - The Daily Reporter38 articles · 27 independent sources4 left, 10 center, 2 right- Nov 20– 21Senate rejects effort from Bernie Sanders to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths29 articles · 24 independent sources1 left, 6 center, 5 right
December 2024
Dec 15– 16Israel will close its Ireland embassy over Gaza tensions as Palestinian death toll nears 45,00040 articles · 31 independent sources1 left, 7 center, 4 rightJanuary 2025
Jan 4State Department notifies Congress of planned $8 billion arms sale to Israel18 articles · 18 independent sources3 left, 5 center, 1 right- Jan 28– 29Netanyahu accepts Trump’s invite, will meet at White House next week22 articles · 18 independent sources4 left, 5 center, 5 right
February 2025
Feb 7– 8State Department lays out plans for $7 billion-plus arms sale to Israel as Netanyahu visits DC14 articles · 12 independent sources1 left, 5 center, 2 rightApril 2025
Apr 5– 7Netanyahu and Trump to talk tariffs, Iran and Gaza59 articles · 30 independent sources5 left, 12 center, 6 rightMay 2025
May 19– 20UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions if Israel continues new offensive into Gaza. Here’s what we know13 articles · 12 independent sources0 left, 4 center, 1 right- May 20UK halts Israel trade talks, summons ambassador over Gaza – DW11 articles · 10 independent sources2 left, 1 center, 3 right
June 2025
Jun 10UK, Canada and Western allies sanction two far-right Israeli government ministers9 articles · 9 independent sources1 left, 3 center, 0 rightJuly 2025
Jul 21UK, France and 23 other countries say the war in Gaza ‘must end now’11 articles · 10 independent sources2 left, 5 center, 0 rightAugust 2025
Aug 8Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza15 articles · 14 independent sources3 left, 3 center, 3 right- Aug 13Israel’s Netanyahu has ‘lost the plot,’ New Zealand leader Luxon says9 articles · 9 independent sources1 left, 2 center, 0 right
September 2025
Sep 12– 16Rubio affirms U.S. support for Israel's vision of military victory in Gaza60 articles · 31 independent sources7 left, 7 center, 6 right- Sep 26At U.N., amid jeers and cheers, Netanyahu says Israel 'must finish the job' in Gaza15 articles · 13 independent sources1 left, 4 center, 1 right
- Sep 26Israel's Netanyahu to address United Nations General Assembly as pressure mounts over Gaza war13 articles · 9 independent sources3 left, 3 center, 0 right
- Sep 26Delegates at UN walk out ahead of Netanyahu’s speech8 articles · 8 independent sources3 left, 2 center, 3 right