Byn administration, which helped broker the deal allowing the deliveries, has pledged $100 million in humanitarian assistance to Palestinians amid the crisis triggered by the Israel-Hamas war. More could be released in response to a hostage-release deal announced last week. The government of the United States has acknowledged the challenges of ensuring that the aid …
By Jeff Mason NANTUCKET, Massachusetts (Reuters) -President Joe Biden said a 4-year-old U.S. hostage held by Hamas was released from captivity in Gaza and returned to Israel on Sunday, adding that he was working to release others. Biden shared that the hostage, Abigail Edan, had witnessed Hamas fighters killing her parents during an Oct. 7 …
NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — President Joe Biden confirmed Sunday that Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old American girl held hostage by Hamas after her parents were killed, was released as part of the cease-fire deal in the Israel-Hamas war and was “safely in Israel.” “Thank God she’s home.” Biden said told reporters. “I wish I were there …
An array of independent and third-party hopefuls is gearing up for an aggressive push as the 2024 Presidential election looms. Hoping to capitalize on American indifference and frustration with the likely Biden-Trump rematch, their roster includes Congressional members, academics, and a member of a notable political family. Their prospects are grim, given the fact that …
Congress is currently working to pass an urgent foreign aid package to provide critically needed assistance for significant U.S. allies, such as Israel and Ukraine. As the legislative calendar is winding down, it remains uncertain how lawmakers will reach a bipartisan deal by the end of the year. Following the recent Hamas terrorist attack on …
Article By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – The meeting of the foreign ministers of South Korea, China, and Japan in South Korea on Sunday marks an attempt to revive cooperation between the Asian neighbors and set the stage for a trilateral summit. While China and the United States have been working to improve their relationship, …
Hamas reportedly confirmed to CBS News that they will soon release a second group of hostages after an hours-long delay on Saturday. According to Qatari and Egyptian mediators, the militant group agreed to free 13 Israelis and seven foreigners in exchange for 39 Palestinians held by Israel. Adrienne Watson, a spokesperson with the National Security …
President Joe Biden’s poll numbers continue to plummet. November kicked off with New York Times/Siena College polls revealing that Trump was leading in four of the six swing states. Following this, more indicators of Biden’s electoral peril emerged. In head-to-head matchups with Trump, Biden’s position continues to decline. Among the 13 separate pollsters surveyed this …
Rep. Dean Phillips, a Minnesota Democrat who is challenging President Joe Biden in the 2024 primary, is taking his own advice to pass the torch. He has urged the 81-year-old president to make room for a new generation of leaders. Now, the 54-year-old Phillips is opening up his congressional seat, announcing Friday he would not …
GAZA STRIP, KHAN YOUNIS (AP) — On the second day of a much-needed cease-fire after seven weeks of war, Hamas was making arrangements to release over a dozen hostages. They will be exchanged for several dozen Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, marking the first major steps toward peace. This truce allowed vital humanitarian aid to …