Pentagon

Emails show early US concerns of Israeli war crimes

US officials believed days into the war that a humanitarian crisis was forthcoming, but the Biden administration didn't acknowledge their concerns.

By REUTERS
05/10/2024

Biden says discussions ongoing concerning Israeli retaliation for Iran's rocket attack on Tuesday

Biden stated that discussions about Israel potentially targeting Iran's oil facilities are ongoing following Iran's recent rocket attack.

Pentagon seeking more information before classifying Beirut strike as escalation of war

The Pentagon said it is assessing the event, but had no additional information or specifics to provide at this time.

IDF strikes Beirut, US, France push for temporary ceasefire in North

UK government announces £5 million in support of humanitarian efforts in Lebanon • IDF detects suspicious movement on Lebanese border

US sends additional forces to Middle East as tensions soar, Pentagon says

After almost a year of war against Hamas in Gaza, Israel is shifting its focus to its northern frontier, where Hezbollah has been firing rockets into Israel in support of its ally Hamas.

By REUTERS
23/09/2024

Pentagon withholds $5 m. per F-35 jet as deliveries resume

F-35 deliveries resume, but $5 m. per jet is withheld until the TR-3 upgrade is complete, ensuring enhanced combat capabilities.

By REUTERS
29/08/2024

Gaza hostage deal needs to get done in coming days, Blinken says

There is a “fierce urgency” to get this "done in the days ahead, and we will do everything possible to get it across the finish line,” Blinken told reporters after visiting Israel, Egypt, and Qatar.

Senior US Republican demands Biden administration shut Gaza aid pier

"I urge the Administration to immediately cease this failed operation before further catastrophe occurs and consider alternative means of land and air-based humanitarian aid delivery."

By REUTERS
27/06/2024

Gaza pier resumes operations after pause due to weather, US officials say

Aid began arriving via the US-built pier May 17, and the UN said it transported 137 trucks of aid to warehouses, some 900 metric tons, before the US announced May 28 that it had suspended operations.

11/06/2024

Pentagon will rebuild temporary aid pier, continue sending weapons to Israel

According to the Pentagon spokeswoman, the Pentagon believes it will be able to re-anchor the pier and operate without further hindrance from weather conditions. 

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