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The Israel-Hamas war: US backing for Israel and the pressure over its conduct

80 of 172 stories this year · 6 about United States Department of State · gone quiet

Blinken looks to Gaza's post-war future · 130 articles, Jan 4Biden administration official resigns in protest of president’s support for Israeli war in Gaza · 22 articles, Jan 4Blinken brings US push on post-war Gaza planning and stopping conflict to UAE and Saudi Arabia · 86 articles, Jan 6US defends its veto of call for Gaza ceasefire while Palestinians and others demand halt to fighting · 10 articles, Jan 10White House says ‘it’s the right time’ for Israel to scale back Gaza war as fighting hits 100 days · 16 articles, Jan 14Senators reject Bernie Sanders’ effort to curb Israel-Hamas war, but vote signals rising unease · 26 articles, Jan 16Biden and Netanyahu have finally talked, but their visions still clash for ending Israel-Hamas war · 24 articles, Jan 19Far-right Israeli minister's criticism of Biden sparks anger at a sensitive time for US ties · 14 articles, Feb 4Biden growing more frustrated with Netanyahu as Gaza campaign rages on · 20 articles, Feb 6Biden threatens veto of House GOP’s standalone Israel aid bill · 14 articles, Feb 6Strikes kill 13 in Gaza as Biden describes Israel’s military response as ‘over the top’ · 16 articles, Feb 8White House downplays Biden, national security aide's blunt comments on Israel · 8 articles, Feb 10Biden says Israel shouldn't press into Rafah without 'credible' plan to protect civilians · 27 articles, Feb 11Jordan king urges 'lasting' Gaza ceasfire in talks with Biden · 12 articles, Feb 12US again vetoes UN resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in Gaza · 129 articles, Feb 18US proposes a ‘temporary ceasefire’ in Gaza in draft UN resolution · 15 articles, Feb 18Biden’s closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in Gaza · 12 articles, Mar 2US vice president calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza · 9 articles, Mar 3Kamala Harris calls for 'immediate cease-fire' in Gaza · 30 articles, Mar 3Harris is to meet with Israeli Cabinet official who is in Washington despite Netanyahu's rebuke · 14 articles, Mar 4The Latest | As conditions worsen for Palestinians in Gaza, international pressure grows for a deal · 15 articles, Mar 6Biden: Netanyahu ‘hurting Israel’ by not preventing more civilian deaths in Gaza · 38 articles, Mar 8Biden, in hot mic moment, shows growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza · 14 articles, Mar 8Netanyahu ready to defy Biden’s ‘red line’ on impending Rafah invasion · 6 articles, Mar 10Netanyahu Assails Schumer, Dramatizing Partisan Split Over Israel · 45 articles, Mar 14Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation · 40 articles, Mar 14Top Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace · 84 articles, Mar 14Proposed U.S. resolution would back global efforts for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in Gaza · 12 articles, Mar 15Schumer’s rebuke of Netanyahu exemplifies US leaders skirting an unwritten rule on allies’ elections · 11 articles, Mar 15Biden on Schumer's criticism of Netanyahu: 'He made a good speech' · 7 articles, Mar 15Biden backs Schumer after senator calls for new elections in Israel · 11 articles, Mar 15Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism after being accused of losing his way on Gaza · 37 articles, Mar 17Biden and Netanyahu hold first call in more than a month as tension grows over food crisis, war · 27 articles, Mar 18Blinken in Israel ahead of UN vote on Gaza ceasefire plan · 71 articles, Mar 20US unveils draft UN resolution seeking immediate Gaza ceasefire · 22 articles, Mar 21Blinken says Israeli assault on Gaza’s Rafah would be a ‘mistake’ and isn’t needed to defeat Hamas · 16 articles, Mar 21UN to vote on another resolution demanding Gaza cease-fire after Russia and China veto US proposal · 48 articles, Mar 21Russia and China veto US resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza · 51 articles, Mar 22The US allowed a Gaza ceasefire resolution to pass at the UN. What does that mean for the war? · 48 articles, Mar 22UN demands cease-fire in Gaza during Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its 1st demand to halt fighting · 55 articles, Mar 22Kamala Harris Says 'Consequences' Possible if Israel Raids Rafah; 'I Have Studied the Maps' · 7 articles, Mar 24Netanyahu cancels delegation to U.S. after it abstains from cease-fire vote at U.N. · 14 articles, Mar 25Israel cancels Washington talks after cease-fire vote clears the U.N. · 12 articles, Mar 25UN demand for Gaza cease-fire provokes strongest clash between US and Israel since war began · 10 articles, Mar 25US and Israeli defense chiefs to meet Tuesday as tensions rise over Gaza · 12 articles, Mar 26US State Dept human rights officer latest to resign in Gaza protest · 6 articles, Mar 27Talks resume on bringing Israeli officials to the US to discuss Gaza operation, the White House says · 9 articles, Mar 27US reportedly approves transfer to Israel of bombs and jets worth billions · 6 articles, Mar 30Biden prepared to express frustrations to Netanyahu in phone call Thursday · 47 articles, Apr 4Trump says Israel has to get Gaza war over 'fast,' warns it is 'losing the PR war' · 12 articles, Apr 4UN human rights body calls for halt to weapons shipments to Israel as concerns about Gaza war mount · 19 articles, Apr 5Biden calls Netanyahu’s approach to war against Hamas "a mistake” · 48 articles, Apr 9Turkey imposes trade restrictions on Israel over Gaza war · 13 articles, Apr 9Turkey halts trade with Israel over Gaza war · 29 articles, May 2Netanyahu Says Israel 'Will Stand Alone' If it Has to After Threatened US Arms Holdup · 10 articles, May 5More than two dozen House Democrats blast Biden holding back Israel military aid, say it ‘emboldens’ Hamas terrorists · 21 articles, May 6Biden Threatens to Withhold Weapons to Israel Over Rafah Invasion · 92 articles, May 7Pentagon chief confirms US has paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion · 59 articles, May 8Netanyahu on US threat to withhold arms: Israel will fight with its 'fingernails' if needed · 20 articles, May 9Brazil president withdraws his ambassador to Israel after criticizing the war in Gaza · 11 articles, May 29Congressional leaders invite Israel's Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol · 12 articles, May 31Maldives will ban Israelis from entering the country over the war in Gaza · 24 articles, Jun 2Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu set to address Congress on July 24 · 62 articles, Jun 4Israel’s Netanyahu blames Biden for withholding weapons. US officials say that’s not the whole story · 13 articles, Jun 18Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu's address to Congress as many plan to boycott · 19 articles, Jun 23Netanyahu again claims the US is withholding arms shipments, days after Washington denies it · 18 articles, Jun 23In Fiery Speech to Congress, Netanyahu Defends War in Gaza and Denounces Protesters · 121 articles, Jul 21Netanyahu will meet with Biden and Harris at a crucial moment for the US and Israel - Boston News, Weather, Sports · 17 articles, Jul 21Biden meets with Netanyahu to discuss cease-fire, hostage deal · 28 articles, Jul 21Israel's Netanyahu walks political tightrope on Washington trip following Biden's exit from race · 10 articles, Jul 21Netanyahu is in Washington at a fraught time for Israel and the US. What to know about his visit · 37 articles, Jul 22Families of hostages held in Gaza slam Netanyahu for leaving ceasefire deal out of Congress speech · 18 articles, Jul 23Dozens of lawmakers boycott Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress as Biden prepares for meeting · 8 articles, Jul 23A beaming Trump welcomes Netanyahu to Mar-a-Lago, mending a yearslong rift with a key political ally · 87 articles, Jul 23Netanyahu visit sparks wave of protests in DC, with all sides criticizing the Israeli PM · 42 articles, Jul 23Rashida Tlaib holds up ‘war criminal’ sign during Netanyahu address · 10 articles, Jul 23U.S. warns Israel it may restrict military aid if Gaza humanitarian situation doesn't improve · 22 articles, Oct 15Aid groups say Israel misses US deadline to boost humanitarian help for Gaza - The Daily Reporter · 38 articles, Nov 12Senate rejects effort from Bernie Sanders to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths · 29 articles, Nov 20Israel will close its Ireland embassy over Gaza tensions as Palestinian death toll nears 45,000 · 40 articles, Dec 15
Haiti's gang war: Ariel Henry's resignation and the foreign police missions

75 of 94 stories this year · 2 about United States Department of State · gone quiet

6 nuns kidnapped from bus in Haiti, Catholic organization says · 5 articles, Jan 20Six nuns and two other people kidnapped in Haiti have been released, archbishop says · 6 articles, Jan 25Kenyan Court Blocks Deployment of Police Force Set to Lead Multinational Mission to Haiti · 11 articles, Jan 26Haitians suffering gang violence are desperate after Kenyan court blocks police force deployment · 14 articles, Jan 27A teacher and 6 members of a religious congregation have been kidnapped in Haiti, officials say · 5 articles, Feb 24Gangs in Haiti try to seize control of main airport in newest attack on key government sites · 29 articles, Mar 1Deadly violence in Haiti forces airlines to cancel flights after gunfire near airport · 5 articles, Mar 1Haiti, Kenya sign agreement on police deployment to tackle gang violence · 9 articles, Mar 1Hundreds of inmates flee after armed gangs storm Haiti’s main prison, leaving bodies behind · 18 articles, Mar 3Police in Haiti struggle against gangs storming prison in latest surge of violence - The Daily Reporter · 5 articles, Mar 3Haiti orders a curfew after gangs overrun its two largest prisons and free thousands · 26 articles, Mar 4Haiti declares state of emergency after mass prison escape · 15 articles, Mar 4Politicians vying to lead Haiti form alliances as gangs take over and premier tries to return home · 7 articles, Mar 6Haitian PM arrives in Puerto Rico after long absence as he struggles to get home to quell violence · 12 articles, Mar 6Haiti's emboldened gangs could scuttle political solution · 28 articles, Mar 6Top Haitian gang leader warns of civil war, 'genocide' unless PM resigns · 5 articles, Mar 6'They messed it up': Biden's backing for Haiti's unpopular leader digs US into deeper policy hole | Ap-top-news · 6 articles, Mar 7Emergency summit in Jamaica to address spiraling Haiti crisis · 6 articles, Mar 9Violence is battering Haiti's fragile economy and causing food and water shortages · 14 articles, Mar 9US forces fly in to beef up security at embassy in Haiti, evacuate some personnel · 9 articles, Mar 10More US Marines deployed to help secure US Embassy in Haiti · 52 articles, Mar 10Blinken will attend an urgent meeting with Caribbean leaders as Haiti's violent crisis grows · 7 articles, Mar 11Haiti Prime Minister Henry says he'll resign once a transitional council is created · 76 articles, Mar 12U.S. pledges additional $100M for force to Haiti · 11 articles, Mar 12US will contribute $300 million to Haiti’s multinational security mission · 8 articles, Mar 12Plan to install new leaders in Haiti appears to crumble after political parties reject it · 19 articles, Mar 13Senate confirms new ambassador to troubled Haiti · 5 articles, Mar 14More Americans evacuate Haiti on a US-chartered helicopter flight, State Department says · 23 articles, Mar 16UN maternity aid looted in Port-au-Prince as Haiti crisis deepens · 14 articles, Mar 17First charter flight with US citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Miami · 23 articles, Mar 18Gangs target peaceful communities in new round of attacks on Haiti's capital · 25 articles, Mar 18A team to choose Haiti’s next leader takes shape as gang violence engulfs the Caribbean nation · 8 articles, Mar 19France evacuates more than 170 French nationals from Haiti · 6 articles, Mar 24Haiti's future governing council vows to restore ‘public and democratic order’ · 5 articles, Mar 27Haiti now needs up to 5,000 police to help tackle ‘catastrophic’ gang violence , UN expert says · 6 articles, Mar 29Haiti’s surge in gang violence has led more than 53,000 to flee the capital in less than three weeks · 15 articles, Apr 2Gunbattle between Haitian police and gangs paralyzes area near National Palace · 9 articles, Apr 2Haitian police seize hijacked cargo ship after 5-hour shootout · 5 articles, Apr 8Haiti announces transition council to establish new political leaders · 6 articles, Apr 12Haiti’s Health System Nears Collapse Amid Gang Violence · 10 articles, Apr 23Haitian prime minister resigns · 36 articles, Apr 25The unexpected announcement of a prime minister divides Haiti's newly created transitional council · 20 articles, Apr 30Haiti Names New Prime Minister to Quell Stifling Violence · 6 articles, Apr 30Gangs in Haiti launch fresh attacks, days after a new prime minister is announced · 8 articles, May 2Haiti’s main airport reopens nearly 3 months after gang violence forced it closed · 12 articles, May 20Biden is honoring Kenya with state visit as the East African nation prepares to send police to Haiti · 36 articles, May 22What we know about the young US missionaries and religious leader killed in Haiti · 57 articles, May 24American missionary couple killed by gang in Haiti, family says · 14 articles, May 24Remains of US missionaries killed by criminal gang members in Haiti returned to family · 42 articles, May 24Lawmaker says daughter, son-in-law killed in Haiti: 'My heart is broken' · 21 articles, May 24Transitional council in Haiti selects new prime minister for a country under siege by gangs · 23 articles, May 29Haiti's new leader vows unity, says he's 'very honored' in first statement since being selected · 9 articles, May 29Haiti’s new prime minister hospitalized days after being selected to lead country · 25 articles, Jun 9Haitian leaders oust police chief and appoint a new one as gang violence claims officers’ lives · 10 articles, Jun 15More than half a million people have been displaced by gang violence in Haiti, UN report finds · 9 articles, Jun 19Kenya-led police force arrives in Haiti to tackle gang violence · 27 articles, Jun 24US judge sentences Germine Joly, former leader of a powerful gang in Haiti, to 35 years in prison - The Daily Reporter · 9 articles, Jun 24Haiti's gang violence has displaced 300,000 children, the UN says · 9 articles, Jul 2Haiti's prime minister says Kenyan police are crucial to controlling gangs, early days are positive · 6 articles, Jul 4More Kenyan police arrive in Haiti with UN-backed mission to fight violent gangs · 8 articles, Jul 16US ambassador announces $60 million in aid and new resources for police during visit to Haiti · 5 articles, Jul 23US sanctions former Haitian President Martelly over drug trafficking allegations · 13 articles, Aug 20The US is considering the creation of a UN peacekeeping operation for Haiti to fight gangs · 5 articles, Sep 4Blinken arrives in Haiti to show U.S. support for fighting gang violence · 12 articles, Sep 4Haitian gang slaughters at least 70 people as thousands flee · 11 articles, Oct 4Haiti Replaces Interim Prime Minister · 17 articles, Nov 10Spirit Airlines flight from Florida hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti · 27 articles, Nov 11Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges and a new prime minister is sworn in · 22 articles, Nov 11FAA prohibits US airlines from flying to Haiti after plane hit by gunfire · 83 articles, Nov 12Doctors Without Borders halts operations in Haiti’s capital, citing police threats · 6 articles, Nov 20Haiti wonders what's next as gang violence surges and UN peacekeeping mission flops · 6 articles, Nov 24The number of children recruited by gangs in Haiti soars by 70%, UNICEF says · 5 articles, Nov 25Haiti gang massacres around 180 people, targeting elderly · 10 articles, Dec 9Haiti's main international airport reopens one month after gang violence forced it to close · 5 articles, Dec 11Haiti gang attack on journalists covering a hospital reopening leaves 2 dead, several wounded · 15 articles, Dec 24

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  1. Dec 4Trump picks Monica Crowley for senior State Department post1 articles · 1 independent sources
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  2. Nov 12President-elect Trump is expected to nominate Marco Rubio for Secretary of State10 articles · 10 independent sources
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  3. Aug 14Hunter Biden reportedly sought U.S. government help for Ukrainian gas company Burisma40 articles · 26 independent sources
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  4. Jun 14U.S. imposes sanctions on Israeli group for thwarting Gaza aid deliveries10 articles · 10 independent sources
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  5. May 17– 18US security alert warns Americans overseas of potential attacks on LGBTQ events26 articles · 18 independent sources
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  6. May 15– 16US removes Cuba from list of countries not fully cooperating on counterterrorism efforts17 articles · 17 independent sources
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  7. Apr 26– 29US determines 5 Israeli security units committed human rights violations before outbreak of Gaza war7 articles · 6 independent sources
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  8. Mar 21US announces over $47 million in humanitarian aid for war-torn Sudan5 articles · 5 independent sources
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  9. Jan 29– Feb 1US issues travel advisory for Jamaica, Bahamas due to increased crime | What to know44 articles · 14 independent sources
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  1. Dec 20US diplomats and hostage envoy in Syria on first visit since Assad ouster19 articles · 17 independent sources
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  2. Dec 13– 14American freed from Syrian prison after Assad's fall was flown out of country by US military30 articles · 21 independent sources
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  3. Dec 9Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president24 articles · 21 independent sources
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  4. Dec 4– 5Trump effect? Mexico makes largest fentanyl bust ever20 articles · 14 independent sources
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  5. Dec 3– 4Yoon’s martial law declaration sparks chaos in South Korea134 articles · 69 independent sources
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  6. Nov 27– 283 Americans held for years in China have been released, White House says58 articles · 42 independent sources
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  7. Nov 21– 23American tourist among those killed in mass alcohol poisoning in Laos36 articles · 24 independent sources
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  8. Nov 3US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country13 articles · 13 independent sources
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  9. Oct 30US Sanctions 398 Firms in More than a Dozen Countries, Accusing Them of Helping Russia's War Effort6 articles · 6 independent sources
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  10. Oct 28– 31Israel’s outlawing of UNRWA will make life ‘unbearable’ for Palestinians24 articles · 15 independent sources
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  1. Jun 10– 114 US college instructors teaching at Chinese university are attacked at a public park5 articles · 4 independent sources
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