President Joe Biden praised American forces for assisting Israel in intercepting nearly all of the drones and missiles launched by Iran. This marked the first direct military assault by Iran on Israel, escalating regional tensions. Biden assured unwavering support for Israel's defense, deploying military assets and coordinating with global allies. The conflict stemmed from retaliatory threats after an alleged Israeli strike in Syria killed Iranian generals. Biden held meetings with his national security team, increasing military presence in the region, emphasizing commitment to Israel's security against Iran and its proxies.
President Biden assured Israel of unwavering US support after fears of potential Iranian reprisals following an attack on Iranian officials in Syria. Iran's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed punishment, equating the attack on the consulate to an assault on Iran itself. The incident left 13 people dead, prompting heightened alerts for US and Israeli forces in the region. Biden's stance on Israel's security against Iranian threats remained firm, despite recent disagreements with Prime Minister Netanyahu over Gaza conflicts and war strategies.
President Biden reaffirmed US support for Israel amidst reports of an imminent Iranian attack following Israel's killing of a top Iranian commander in Syria. Fears of escalation in the Israel-Gaza conflict to a wider Middle East conflict persist. Israeli PM Netanyahu's statements added to concerns. General Michael 'Erik' Kurilla of US Central Command visited Israel to coordinate with defense officials after Iran threatened retaliation for an attack in Syria, where a top Iranian officer was killed. Iran's Supreme Leader called for punishment of Israel.
Iran launched armed drones and missiles at Israel in retaliation for a strike in Syria, resulting in most projectiles being intercepted with minor damage and injuries, prompting a phone call between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Iran claimed the attack was a defensive response and warned the US to stay away from the conflict. Multiple alarms sounded in Israeli cities, and US forces in the region successfully shot down Iranian-launched drones targeting Israel.
Former President Trump expressed support for Israel and criticized the Biden administration's response to Iran's drone attack on Israel, claiming the attack wouldn't have happened if he were in office. GOP politicians echoed concerns and urged strong support for Israel. Iran warned the US to stay away as America shot down the drone. President Biden affirmed support for Israel and committed to defending it. Trump also accused Biden of taping a response and criticized his handling of the situation, prompting Biden to address the attack live. Iran launched drones and missiles at Israel, sparking tensions in the region.
Israel cancels school trips and youth activities, places armed forces on full alert due to potential Iranian attack. President Biden cuts short weekend trip to discuss Middle East events after predicting Iranian attack against Israel. Tensions escalated after Iran vowed retaliation for Israel's attack in Damascus. Biden meets with national security team in response to ongoing airborne attack from Iran.
President Joe Biden warned Iran against retaliating for an air raid on its consulate in Damascus, but analysts anticipate an Iranian attack, heightening fears of a regional war. The US faces tensions between fully backing Israel and preventing Gaza conflict escalation, critic Trita Parsi notes a flawed approach. Despite condemning the attack on the Iranian embassy, the US supports Israel, emphasizing not being involved. Diplomatic efforts aim to deter Iran while ensuring unwavering support for Israel, potentially risking direct confrontation with Tehran.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed dissatisfaction to his Israeli counterpart over Israel's lack of prior notification before carrying out a strike on an Iranian site in Syria, heightening risks for American forces in the Middle East. The ongoing Israel-Gaza war, escalating tensions in the region, and the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip are major concerns. The US continues to support Israel despite tensions between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and some US politicians. The historical roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict fuel deep mistrust and complexity in the region.
The United States has restricted travel for its employees in Israel due to concerns of a potential attack by Iran. Iran has blamed Israel for a recent strike on its consulate in Syria, prompting fears of retaliation. UK's Foreign Secretary has urged Iran to avoid further escalation. The US President has expressed support for Israel, warning of a possible significant attack from Iran. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing to prevent conflicts in the region. US officials have engaged in talks with Israeli counterparts on security threats, amidst heightened tensions.
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. ( , BY-dən; born November 20, 1942) is an American politician who is the 46th and current president of the United States. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017 under President Barack Obama and represented Delaware in the United States Senate from 1973 to 2009.Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Biden moved with his family to Delaware in 1953. He graduated from the University of Delaware before earning his law degree from Syracuse University. He was elected to the New Castle County Council in 1970 and to the U.S. Senate in 1972. As a senator, Biden drafted and led the effort to pass the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act and the Violence Against Women Act. He also oversaw six U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings, including the contentious hearings for Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas. Biden ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1988 and 2008. In 2008, Obama chose Biden as his running mate, and he was a close counselor to Obama during his two terms as vice president. In the 2020 presidential election, Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, defeated incumbents Donald Trump and Mike Pence. He is the oldest president in U.S. history, and the first to have a female vice president.As president, Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recession. He signed bipartisan bills on infrastructure and manufacturing. He proposed the Build Back Better Act, which failed in Congress, but aspects of which were incorporated into the Inflation Reduction Act that he signed into law in 2022. Biden appointed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. He worked with congressional Republicans to resolve the 2023 United States debt-ceiling crisis by negotiating a deal to raise the debt ceiling. In foreign policy, Biden restored America's membership in the Paris Agreement. He oversaw the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan that ended the war in Afghanistan, during which the Afghan government collapsed and the Taliban seized control. He responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine by imposing sanctions on Russia and authorizing civilian and military aid to Ukraine. During the Israel–Hamas war, Biden announced military support for Israel, and condemned the actions of Hamas and other Palestinian militants as terrorism. In April 2023, Biden announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 presidential election.
Tensions between Israel and Iran have heightened following an airstrike on Iran's diplomatic compound in Damascus by Israel. Iran has vowed retaliation, prompting an exchange of threats between the two nations. The United States, Israel's ally, has also warned Iran of potential consequences.
The House of Representatives, led by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, is changing its legislative agenda to address the crisis in the Middle East. This shift includes considering legislation to support Israel in response to Iran's recent drone attack on Israel from Iranian soil. There are discussions on potential aid packages for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Bipartisan calls for aid to Israel have emerged, urging swift action from the House.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Israel would respond directly to any attack by Iran, emphasizing that they will not tolerate an Iranian attack on their territory. This comes amidst concerns of a possible Iranian retaliatory attack following the killing of seven Iranians in an Israeli airstrike on Iran's consulate in Syria. US officials, including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Commander of the US Central Command Michael Kurilla, have been in talks with Israeli counterparts to coordinate responses to a potential Iranian attack.
The US has moved 'additional assets' to the Middle East amid growing threats of an attack on Israel from Iran following the killing of a senior officer in Iran's embassy in Syria. Joe Biden has warned Iran against an attack, with fears of retaliation escalating. Countries like France, Russia, and India have updated travel advice due to the threat. Israel braces for a potential Iranian response, with concerns over direct attacks. Iran's supreme leader has vowed punishment for Israel, escalating tensions in the region.
Iran's mission to the United Nations said that following the launch of the drones toward Israel, Tehran now considered that its retaliation for an attack on its diplomatic compound in Damascus to be ended. The IRGC also said the attack had already hit certain targets inside Israel..
Israel is on high alert following an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that killed several senior Iranian military officers. Iran blames Israel for the attack and has vowed to retaliate. Tensions are rising in the region, with many countries warning their citizens against visiting due to fears of an imminent Iranian attack and potential escalation of the war in Gaza. Iranian leaders have strongly criticized Israel's military actions in Gaza, with Tehran openly supporting attacks on Israelis. Human Rights Watch has verified videos showing Hamas violence, prompting calls for an investigation into war crimes.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Israel has not communicated a specific date for a major offensive into Rafah, Gaza. The US and Israel are in contact to prevent harm to civilians. International efforts for a cease-fire are ongoing in Cairo. Gaza is in a humanitarian crisis, with over 1 million near starvation. Recent conflict has resulted in over 33,000 Palestinians killed and nearly 75,000 wounded. Israel's closest ally, the US, opposes a ground operation into Rafah, emphasizing the need to protect civilians.
Iran launched a barrage of drones and missiles in its first direct attack on Israeli territory, with Israel successfully intercepting the majority of launches using the Arrow Aerial Defense System alongside its strategic allies The Arrow Defence System, developed in collaboration with the US, forms an upper tier in Israel's multi-layered air defence system, capable of intercepting short and medium-range missiles The objective of these defence systems is to neutralize incoming missiles before they reach Israeli territory The Iron Dome system was also actively deployed to intercept drones and short-range threats
Israel deployed forces in Gaza following a threat from Iran over a strike in Syria and ongoing ceasefire talks with Hamas. France warned citizens against travelling to the region. The conflict began with Hamas attacking Israel in October, resulting in numerous casualties on both sides. The US pledged support for Israel despite tensions. Truce talks in Cairo have not yielded results. The UN highlighted the urgent need for relief in Gaza as famine looms. Israel is preparing for operations in Rafah, and tensions remain high with Iran and Hezbollah.
President Joe Biden recently held trilateral meetings with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in the White House. Biden is headed to Scranton, Pennsylvania, to discuss taxes, proposing a minimum tax for billionaires. The President aims to convince voters he is the best choice for the middle class. Reporters missed Biden's opening remarks at the trilateral meeting due to a logistical error. Biden also hosted a state dinner for Kishida and answered questions on various topics.
The US State Department restricts travel for government employees and their families outside major cities in Israel due to fears of an imminent Iranian attack following the destruction of the Iranian consulate in Syria. Iran's Supreme Leader vows to retaliate against Israel, prompting US General Michael Kurilla to visit Israel and review military capabilities. Missiles are feared to be launched on Israeli territory within 48 hours, escalating tensions. Russian and German airlines suspend flights to Iran, and global leaders express concern over the potential for wider conflict in the Middle East.
Joe Biden's tenure as the 46th president of the United States began with his inauguration on January 20, 2021. Biden, a Democrat from Delaware who previously served as vice president for two terms under President Barack Obama, took office following his victory in the 2020 presidential election over Republican incumbent president Donald Trump. Upon his inauguration, he became the oldest president in American history, breaking the record set by his predecessor Trump. Biden entered office amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic crisis, and increased political polarization.On the first day of his presidency, Biden made an effort to revert President Trump's energy policy by restoring U.S. participation in the Paris Agreement and revoking the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. He also halted funding for Trump's border wall, an expansion of the Mexican border wall. On his second day, he issued a series of executive orders to reduce the impact of COVID-19, including invoking the Defense Production Act of 1950, and set an early goal of achieving one hundred million COVID-19 vaccinations in the United States in his first 100 days.Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill that temporarily established expanded unemployment insurance and sent $1,400 stimulus checks to most Americans in response to continued economic pressure from COVID-19. He signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; a ten-year plan brokered by Biden alongside Democrats and Republicans in Congress, to invest in American roads, bridges, public transit, ports and broadband access. Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, making Juneteenth a federal holiday in the United States. He appointed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court—the first Black woman to serve on the court. After The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Biden took executive actions, such as the signing of Executive Order 14076, to preserve and protect women's health rights nationwide, against abortion bans in Republican led states. Biden proposed a significant expansion of the U.S. social safety net through the Build Back Better Act, but those efforts, along with voting rights legislation, failed in Congress. However, in August 2022, Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a domestic appropriations bill that included some of the provisions of the Build Back Better Act after the entire bill failed to pass. It included significant federal investment in climate and domestic clean energy production, tax credits for solar panels, electric cars and other home energy programs as well as a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies. Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act, bolstering the semiconductor and manufacturing industry, the Honoring our PACT Act, expanding health care for US veterans, and the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act. In late 2022, Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act, which repealed the Defense of Marriage Act and codified same-sex and interracial marriage in the United States. In response to the debt-ceiling crisis of 2023, Biden negotiated and signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which restrains federal spending for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, implements minor changes to SNAP and TANF, includes energy permitting reform, claws back some IRS funding and unspent money for COVID-19, and suspends the debt ceiling to January 1, 2025. Biden established the American Climate Corps and created the first ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. On September 26, 2023, Joe Biden visited a United Auto Workers picket line during the 2023 United Auto Workers strike, making him the first US president to visit one.The foreign policy goal of the Biden administration is to restore the US to a "position of trusted leadership" among global democracies in order to address the challenges posed by Russia and China. In foreign policy, Biden completed the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan, declaring an end to nation-building efforts and shifting U.S. foreign policy toward strategic competition with China and, to a lesser extent, Russia. However, during the withdrawal, the Afghan government collapsed and the Taliban seized control, leading to Biden receiving bipartisan criticism. He responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine by imposing sanctions on Russia as well as providing Ukraine with over $100 billion in combined military, economic, and humanitarian aid. Biden also approved a raid which led to the death of Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, the leader of the Islamic State, and approved a drone strike which killed Ayman Al Zawahiri, leader of Al-Qaeda. Biden signed AUKUS, an international security alliance, together with Australia and the United Kingdom. Biden called for the expansion of NATO with the addition of Finland and Sweden, and rallied NATO allies in support of Ukraine. During the Israel–Hamas war, Biden condemned Hamas and other Palestinian militants as terrorism and announced American military support for Israel; Biden also showed his support and sympathy towards Palestinians affected by the war, sent humanitarian aid, and brokered a four-day temporary pause and hostage exchange.Biden began his term with over 50% approval ratings; however, these fell significantly after the withdrawal from Afghanistan and remained low as the country experienced high inflation and rising gas prices. His age and mental fitness have also been a subject of discussion.
AMMAN -- Jordan's Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission announced on Saturday a temporary closure of the country's airspace to all incoming, outgoing, and transit flights. The decision, effective from 11:00 pm local time (2000 GMT), aimed to maintain the safety and security of civil aviation within Jordanian airspace, following a comprehensive risk assessment based on international standards, according to state broadcaster Al Mamlaka TV. The commission stated that the closure would last for several hours and be subject to continuous updates and reviews in response to ongoing developments. The United States said it anticipated that, in response to the recent assault on its consulate in Damascus, Syria, Iran may execute retaliatory strikes against targets within Israel. Although Iran has declared its intent for retribution, it has not disclosed specific details regarding the timing or strategy of its "revenge.
Donald Trump criticized Justice Juan Merchan and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg during a rally in Pennsylvania ahead of his first criminal trial involving hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. The former president has been issued a gag order preventing him from making public statements about witnesses. Trump also briefly mentioned Iran's recent drone and missile attack on Israel, attributing it to weakness in current leadership compared to when he was in office.
Israeli forces conducted a targeted operation around Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, resulting in at least six deaths and numerous injuries, including journalists. Reporters Without Borders and Gazas media office condemned the attack, with evidence suggesting it was intentional. Over 100 journalists have been killed by Israel in Gaza over the past six months, sparking international outrage and calls to stop the violence. The UN has warned that targeting journalists is a war crime. Turkish President Erdogan has denounced the attack, vowing to stand firm against Israeli aggression.
First Lady Jill Biden rallied LGBTQ voters for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign, warning against Donald Trump and urging the community to fight against efforts to strip away rights and freedoms. She emphasized the importance of their support for the Democratic ticket, highlighting the community's overwhelming support for Biden in 2020. Biden called Trump a bully who poses a threat to the LGBTQ community and stressed the need to mobilize support until the November 5 election. The event was held by the Human Rights Campaign, and Trump's campaign did not immediately respond to Biden's comments.
The USS Theodore Roosevelt led a three-day joint naval exercise with allies Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea to strengthen solidarity in response to China's aggressive military actions. This exercise coincided with US President Joe Biden's meetings with leaders from Japan and the Philippines to discuss regional security. Tensions were heightened by China and North Korea's actions in the region.
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in search of a missing teenager, killing one Palestinian and injuring at least 25 others. The attacks included setting homes on fire in villages like al-Mughayyir, Duma, Beit Furik, and Qusra. The Israeli army found the body of the missing Israeli teenager. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the murder. Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the violence and urged leadership to intervene to prevent further bloodshed.
Despite Israel's claims of a record number of aid trucks entering Gaza, UN and aid officials report little change on the ground as access to aid remains complicated and insufficient, with the majority of the population at risk of famine. Promised measures such as reopening crossings and coordinating with aid workers have yet to show significant results. The urgency for aid delivery is emphasized by the dire situation in Gaza, where over 33,500 people have been killed and 76,000 injured, with a majority of casualties being women and children.
Iran vows to attack Israel in retaliation for an Israeli strike in Syria, leading to airlines canceling flights to and from Israel. United Airlines cancels flights and reevaluates future flights to Tel Aviv, while international airlines like El Al and Air France also cancel flights. Israeli aviation authorities close airspace in preparation for potential Iranian drone strike.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF; Hebrew: צְבָא הַהֲגָנָה לְיִשְׂרָאֵל , lit. 'The Army for the Defense of Israel'), alternatively referred to by the Hebrew-language acronym Tzahal (צה״ל), is the national military of the State of Israel. It consists of three service branches: the Israeli Ground Forces, the Israeli Air Force, and the Israeli Navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security apparatus. The IDF is headed by the Chief of the General Staff, who is subordinate to the Israeli Defense Minister.On the orders of David Ben-Gurion, the IDF was formed on 26 May 1948 and began to operate as a conscript military, drawing its initial recruits from the already-existing paramilitaries of the Yishuv—namely Haganah, the Irgun, and Lehi. It was formed shortly after the Israeli Declaration of Independence, and has participated in every armed conflict involving Israel. In the wake of the 1979 Egypt–Israel peace treaty and the 1994 Israel–Jordan peace treaty, the IDF underwent a significant strategic realignment. Previously spread across various fronts—Lebanon and Syria in the north, Jordan and Iraq in the east, and Egypt in the south—the IDF redirected its focus towards southern Lebanon and its occupation of the Palestinian territories, the Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. In 2000, the IDF withdrew from Southern Lebanon and in 2005 from Gaza. Conflict between Israel and Islamist groups based in Gaza, notably Hamas, has continued since then. Moreover, notable Israeli–Syrian border incidents have occurred frequently since 2011, due to regional instability caused by the Syrian civil war.Since 1967, the IDF maintains a close security relationship with the United States, including in research and development cooperation, with joint efforts on the F-15I, the Tactical High-Energy Laser, and the Arrow defense systen, among others. The IDF is believed to have maintained an operational nuclear weapons capability since 1967, possibly possessing between 80 and 400 nuclear warheads.
An armed conflict between Israel and Hamas-led Palestinian militant groups has been taking place chiefly in and around the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel from the Gaza Strip. After clearing Hamas militants from its territory, the Israeli military embarked on an extensive aerial bombardment of the Gaza Strip followed by a large-scale ground invasion beginning on 27 October. Clashes have also occurred in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and with Hezbollah along the Israel–Lebanon border. The hostilities constitute the fifth war of the Gaza–Israel conflict since 2008 and are part of the broader Israeli–Palestinian conflict. They are considered to be the most significant military escalation in the region since the Yom Kippur War 50 years earlier.The Hamas offensive involved 3,000 militants breaching the Gaza–Israel barrier and attacking Israeli communities and military bases. During this attack, 1,139 Israelis and foreign nationals were killed, while 253 Israelis and foreigners were taken captive to the Gaza Strip. The attack was proclaimed as a response to the continued Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories, the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements, the prospect of Arab–Israeli normalization, and the plight of Palestinian refugees and prisoners. In response, Israel declared a state of war, tightened its existing blockade of Gaza and launched one of the most severe bombing campaigns in history, before commencing the ground invasion on 27 October. Israeli forces laid siege to Gaza City on 2 November and moved south to attack Khan Yunis a month later on 3 December; both sieges remain ongoing. Israel's next objective is the capture of Rafah. An estimated 6,000-12,000 militants have been killed during the conflict, and Israel has lost over 200 soldiers during its invasion. A United Nations resolution calling for a humanitarian pause passed on 15 November; the seven-day truce took effect at the end of that month.A humanitarian crisis has developed in the Gaza Strip, with healthcare in a state of collapse, shortages of food, clean water, medicine and fuel due to the blockade, electricity and communications blackouts, and potential famine conditions. More than 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza during the conflict, including over 12,300 children and 8,400 women. Nearly all of Gaza's 2.3 million population have been internally displaced. The widespread civilian deaths have led to accusations of war crimes against both Israel and Hamas. In February 2024 576,000 people were "facing catastrophic levels of deprivation and starvation", stated The United Nations. More than 100 Palestinians were killed by Israeli troops that opened fire when huge crowds raced to pull goods off an aid convoy.The war has had significant international repercussions. Popular protests that primarily call for a ceasefire have occurred across the world. Israel's actions have been denounced by the Islamic world and much of the Global South; South Africa launched an International Court of Justice case alleging that Israel committed genocide. Israel has however received significant support from its traditional Western allies, especially the United States, which vetoed multiple UN Security Council resolutions calling for an immediate ceasefire. In response, Iran-backed militias have attacked American military bases in the Middle East, while the Yemeni Houthi movement attacked commercial ships they alleged were linked to Israel, incurring a military response from a number of countries.
Joe Biden assumed office as President of the United States on January 20, 2021. The president has the authority to nominate members of his Cabinet to the United States Senate for confirmation under the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution.Before confirmation and during congressional hearings, a high-level career member of an executive department heads this pre-confirmed cabinet on an acting basis. The Cabinet's creation was part of the transition of power following the 2020 United States presidential election.In addition to the 15 heads of executive departments, there are 10 Cabinet-level officials. Biden altered his cabinet structure, elevating the chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and ambassador to the United Nations as Cabinet-level positions. Biden initially removed the director of the Central Intelligence Agency from his Cabinet, but reversed the move in July 2023.Confirmations had occurred at the slowest pace of any presidential cabinet in modern history that resulted from delays in facilitating an orderly transition of power and passing the organizing resolution for governing an evenly split Senate following the 2020–2021 United States Senate runoff elections in Georgia; and the second impeachment of Donald Trump. By March 2021, a pick-up in the first half of the month brought confirmations close to pace. Biden is the first president since Ronald Reagan in 1981 to have all of his original Cabinet secretary nominees confirmed to their posts.This page documents the confirmation process for Cabinet nominees of Joe Biden's administration. They are listed according to the United States order of precedence.
The Arab–Israeli conflict is the phenomenon involving political tension, military conflicts, and other disputes between various Arab countries and Israel, which escalated during the 20th century. The roots of the Arab–Israeli conflict have been attributed to the support by Arab League member countries for the Palestinians, a fellow League member, in the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict; this in turn has been attributed to the simultaneous rise of Zionism and Arab nationalism towards the end of the 19th century, though the two national movements had not clashed until the 1920s.Part of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict arose from the conflicting claims by these movements to the land that formed the British Mandatory Palestine, which was regarded by the Jewish people as their ancestral homeland, while at the same time it was regarded by the Pan-Arab movement as historically and currently belonging to the Arab Palestinians, and in the Pan-Islamic context, as Muslim lands. The sectarian conflict within the British Mandate territory between Palestinian Jews and Arabs escalated into a full-scale Palestinian civil war in 1947. Taking the side of the Palestinian Arabs, especially following the Israeli Declaration of Independence, the neighbouring Arab countries invaded the by-then former Mandate territory in May 1948, commencing the First Arab–Israeli War. Large-scale hostilities mostly ended with ceasefire agreements after the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Peace agreements were signed between Israel and Egypt in 1979, resulting in Israeli withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula and the abolition of the military governance system in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, in favor of Israeli Civil Administration and consequent unilateral annexation of the Golan Heights and East Jerusalem.The nature of the conflict has shifted over the years from the large-scale, regional Arab–Israeli conflict to a more local Israeli–Palestinian conflict, which peaked during the 1982 Lebanon War when Israel intervened in the Lebanese Civil War to oust the Palestinian Liberation Organization from Lebanon. With the decline of the 1987–1993 First Intifada, the interim Oslo Accords led to the creation of the Palestinian National Authority in 1994, within the context of the Israeli–Palestinian peace process. The same year, Israel and Jordan reached a peace accord. In 2002, the Arab League offered recognition of Israel by Arab countries as part of the resolution of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict in the Arab Peace Initiative. The initiative, which has been reconfirmed since, calls for normalizing relations between the Arab League and Israel, in exchange for a full withdrawal by Israel from the occupied territories (including East Jerusalem) and a "just settlement" of the Palestinian refugee problem based on UN Resolution 194. In the 1990s and early 2000s, a ceasefire had been largely maintained between Israel and Syria, while limited warfare continued in Lebanon against Iranian proxy militias. Despite the peace agreements with Egypt and Jordan, the interim peace accords with the Palestinian Authority and the generally existing ceasefire, until the mid-2010s the Arab League and Israel had remained at odds with each other over many issues. Among Arab belligerents in the conflict, Iraq and Syria are the only states who have reached no formal peace accord or treaty with Israel, with both supporting Iran.The Syrian civil war reshuffled the situation near Israel's northern border, putting the Syrian Arab Republic, Hezbollah and the Syrian opposition at odds with each other and complicating their relations with Israel, upon the emerging warfare with Iran. The conflict between Israel and Hamas-ruled Gaza, is also attributed to the Iran–Israel proxy conflict. By 2017, Israel and several Arab Sunni states led by Saudi Arabia formed a semi-official coalition to confront Iran. This move and the Israeli normalization with Gulf states was marked by some as the fading of the Arab–Israeli conflict.
A recent poll conducted by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that more than half of U.S. adults believe President Joe Biden's presidency has negatively impacted the country in terms of cost of living and immigration, while nearly half think former President Donald Trump's presidency hurt the country on issues like voting rights, election security, foreign relations, abortion laws, and climate change. Americans generally perceive that both Biden and Trump did more harm than good while in the White House, with Biden facing criticism on the economy and immigration, and Trump facing concerns about various issues.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commandeered the Portugal-flagged MSC Aries near the Strait of Hormuz following tensions after an Israeli attack in Syria. The vessel, associated with the London-based Zodiac Maritime owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, was guided towards Iranian territorial waters. Footage showed IRGC soldiers rappelling from a Soviet-designed helicopter. The UK-flagged ship, carrying 25 crew members, was en route from the UAE to India. Another Israeli-linked ship was recently attacked in the Indian Ocean, attributed to Iran, prompting international condemnation.
The Israeli–Palestinian conflict is an ongoing military and political conflict in the Levant. Beginning in the mid-20th century, it is one of the world's longest-continuing conflicts. Key areas of the conflict include the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, the status of Jerusalem, Israeli settlements, borders, security, water rights, Palestinian freedom of movement, and the Palestinian right of return.The conflict has its origins in the arrival of Jewish immigrants and settlers to Palestine in the late 19th and 20th centuries and the advent of the Zionist movement. The local Arab population opposed Zionism, primarily out of fear of territorial displacement and dispossession. The Zionist movement garnered the support of an imperial power in the 1917 Balfour Declaration issued by Britain, which promised to support the creation of a "Jewish homeland in Palestine". Following World War I, Mandatory Palestine was established, and tensions grew into open sectarian conflict between Jews and Arabs. In 1936, an Arab revolt erupted demanding independence, which the British suppressed.The 1947 United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine triggered the 1948 Palestine war, which saw the expulsion and flight of most Palestinian Arabs, the establishment of Israel on most of the Mandate's territory, and the control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank by Egypt and Jordan, respectively. In the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel occupied the West Bank and the Gaza Strip (which became known as the Palestinian territories), which is now considered to be the longest military occupation in modern history, and has drawn international condemnation for violating the human rights of the Palestinians.The conflict has claimed many civilian casualties, mostly Palestinian, since its inception. Various attempts have been made to resolve the conflict as part of the Israeli–Palestinian peace process, alongside efforts to resolve the broader Arab–Israeli conflict. Progress towards a negotiated solution between the Israeli government and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) was made with the Oslo Accords of 1993–1995. The majority of recent peace efforts have been centred around the two-state solution, which involves the establishment of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. Public support for a two-state solution, which formerly enjoyed support from both Israeli Jews and Palestinians, has dwindled in recent years. Official negotiations are mediated by the Quartet on the Middle East, which consists of the United Nations, the United States, Russia, and the European Union. The Arab League, which has proposed the Arab Peace Initiative, is another important actor, along with Egypt and Jordan. Since 2006, the Palestinian side has been split between Fatah dominating the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and Hamas that gained control of the Gaza Strip. Attempts to remedy this have been repeated and continuing. Since 2019, the Israeli side has also been experiencing political crisis. The latest round of peace negotiations began in July 2013 but were suspended in 2014. Since 2006, Hamas and Israel have fought five wars, the most recent of which began in 2023 and is ongoing as of March 2024.
Joseph Robinette "Beau" Biden III (February 3, 1969 – May 30, 2015) was an American politician, lawyer, and officer in the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps from Wilmington, Delaware. He was the oldest child of President Joe Biden (who was Vice President at the time of Beau's death) and Neilia Hunter Biden, served as the 44th attorney general of Delaware from 2007 to 2015, and was a major in the Delaware Army National Guard in the Iraq War. He died of glioblastoma at the age of 46 in 2015, at which time he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor of Delaware in the 2016 gubernatorial election.
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