Politics

Iran’s attack draws Israel and US closer together after weeks of growing tension

Biden cautioned against an Israeli retaliatory strike and pledged to shift into diplomatic overdrive to isolate Iran.

By Ron Kampeas April 14, 2024 12:34 am

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An Iranian missile is intercepted over Tel Aviv on April 14, 2024. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)

Iran attacks Israel: How we got here and what might happen next

The attack is the culmination of long-running trends and explosive recent events.

April 13, 2024 11:25 pm

Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., is seen in the Capitol Visitor Center on Thursday, February 15, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Leading Democratic congressman says he wants ‘assurances’ before approving sale of fighter jets to Israel

Gregory Meeks, from New York City, is one of four lawmakers on Capitol Hill with the power to hold up weapons sales.

April 10, 2024 11:25 pm

A Palestinian man hands off a box of aid in Gaza

Jewish groups signal new interest in Gaza aid following Israel’s strike on World Central Kitchen workers

By Andrew Lapin April 10, 2024 5:25 pm

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators near Times Square in New York City, April 5, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Yonkers City Council tables a ceasefire resolution that both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups opposed

By Luke Tress April 9, 2024 7:40 pm

Ritchie Torres’ pro-Israel activism sparks controversy in DC — and within his own family. In Israel, he’s a star.

By Ron Kampeas April 9, 2024 7:35 am

Israeli military fires 2 officers in the wake of World Central Kitchen killings: ‘A serious failure’

By Ron Kampeas April 5, 2024 9:29 am

How Howard Kohr made AIPAC a pro-Israel powerhouse while keeping out of sight

By Ron Kampeas April 4, 2024 8:00 pm

A campaigner in Queens holds a Leave it Blank flyer ahead of New York’s presidential primary, March 29, 2024. (Adam Gray/Getty Images)

Pro-Palestinian protest vote campaign claims success in NY primary, though exact numbers are unclear

By Luke Tress April 4, 2024 4:59 pm

After Biden tells Netanyahu that US policies on Gaza depend on Israel’s actions, Israel approves new aid corridors

By Ron Kampeas April 4, 2024 4:41 pm

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