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Biden marks first night of Hanukkah with lighting of White House Menorah

Two years ago, the US president and first lady introduced the first-ever White House Menorah made from wood sourced from the White House foundation.

 The National Menorah stands during the start of Hanukkah, during a ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House on Christmas Day in Washington, U.S., December 25, 2024.
 Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump speaks on Day 4 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 18, 2024.

Trump offers account of assassination attempt at Republican convention

Israelis walk past posters in support of hostages, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 16, 2024

Dozens of Hamas hostages alive in Gaza, Israeli negotiator tells AFP

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. June 6, 2024.

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on Day 245?


Biden not expected to oppose limited Israeli operation in Rafah - WaPo columnist

As Israel ramps up a more limited ground operation in Rafah, US President Joe Biden addresses US Jews, telling them that he rejects the ICC's allegations of genocide.

 U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks, at a celebration for Jewish American Heritage Month, in the Rose Garden at the White House, in Washington, U.S., May 20, 2024.

Rally for their return: Eden Golan performs 'October Rain' at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv

"I wanted to sing "October Rain" tonight. This is my prayer to bring everyone back home. I will not stop making our voice heard in Israel and worldwide until everyone returns home," Golan said. 

 Eden Golan, who represented Israel at the Eurovision Song contest last week, performing at thr rally at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

Trump slams Biden over conditioning weapons supply to Israel

Trump accuses Biden of taking Hamas's side, reiterates that war wouldn't have happened if he were president.

 Former US president Donald Trump attends his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 6, 2024

Let's not turn a deaf ear to US - analysis

US support is vital; it would be best if Israel does not ignore its concerns, says writer.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is welcomed by Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Mike Herzog, as he arrives at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, April 30, 2024.

US holding up weapons shipments to Israel for last two weeks, source says

The delay is an alleged attempt by the US to send a message to Israel about operating in Rafah without an appropriate and credible humanitarian plan.

 Aviation ordonancemen stand next to JSOW (Joint Standoff Weapon) (left) and JDAM satellite guided bombs (right) aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf April 9, 2003

Biden holds phone calls with Egyptian, Qatari officials over Gaza ceasefire talks

Biden urged Sisi and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, whom he spoke to separately, to exert all efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.

 U.S. President Joe Biden delivers virtual remarks during the National Action Network Convention from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building's South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 12, 2024.

Prosecutor defends Biden 'poor memory' discussion in documents report

Former US Special Counsel Robert Hur spoke to the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, which has been one of the panels conducting an impeachment inquiry into Biden, 81.

 U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks before a meeting of his Competition Council, in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 5, 2024.

Biden to announce US air drop of aid into Gaza, US officials say

The officials declined to discuss exact timing of the expected US air drop of aid into Gaza, although two officials said it could happen in the coming days.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House, last Thursday. He declared that Israel’s response in Gaza is ‘over the top.’

Biden is 'fit for duty' after annual physical, works out five days a week, doctor says

This year's physical comes as Biden, a Democrat, and former Republican President Donald Trump, 77, prepare to face off in a likely rematch in the Nov. 5 presidential election.

 US President Joe Biden answers a question from a member of the news media as he and Seth Meyers visit Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in downtown New York, US February 26, 2024.

US sees 'real progress' on framework for release of hostages in Gaza

Although there were still some "significant" gaps to close, the official said, adding, "It's pretty much there.”

 US President Joe Biden is seen meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Biden threatens veto of US House's standalone Israel aid bill

The Republican-majority House passed an Israel-only bill in November, but it was never taken up in the Democratic-led Senate.

US President Joe Biden holds a press conference about his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping before the start of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Woodside, California, US, November 15, 2023.