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US proposes $8b. arms deal with Israel, including fighter jet munitions

The deal would need approval from House and Senate committees and includes artillery shells and air-to-air missiles for fighter jets to defend against threats such as drones.

By REUTERS
04/01/2025

'Every shot fired went into a man': Syrians recall horrors at Tadamon

Tadamon became infamous after a video emerged in 2022 showing a man in military fatigues leading unarmed, blindfolded men towards a large ditch.

By REUTERS
14/12/2024

US flies freed American Travis Timmerman out of Syria, official says

Timmerman went missing in June, according to his parents and was freed from prison earlier in the week after Syrian rebel groups ousted Assad.

By REUTERS
13/12/2024
A child walks around a fake tank parked outside the US embassy

Amnesty International genocide allegations 'unfounded,' US State Dept. says

"People are entitled to draw their own conclusions. We disagree with the conclusions of such a report," the State Department Deupty Spokesperson said.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky seen on a screen, while Russia's Vladimir Putin watches on

Putin-controlled aircraft deported Ukrainian children, US-backed research alleges

The US State Department-backed research identified 314 Ukrainian children taken to Russia in the early months of the war in Ukraine.

By REUTERS
03/12/2024

State Department maintains Israel's taken efforts to improve Gaza humanitarian situation

US State Department acknowledges Israel's improved Gaza humanitarian measures but says time needed to verify aid is reaching those in need.

US believes Iranian-American journalist is detained in Iran, AP reports

The imprisonment of Valizadeh was acknowledged to the Associated Press by the US State Department.

By REUTERS
03/11/2024

US supports Israel's right to go after legitimate Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, State Dept says

The Israeli air force was targeting Hezbollah command centers, as well as terrorist infrastructure in Baalbek on Wednesday.

30/10/2024

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

Republican senators say Biden administration is continuing to delay critical weapons from Israel

Republican Senators allege the Biden administration is delaying the delivery of three critical types of military weapons and equipment to Israel.

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