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Congress OKs Israel F-15 sale as Biden takes heat on heavy bomb pause

Key Democrats have reversed their hold on an $18 billion fighter jet sale to Israel as Prime Minister Netanyahu lambasts Biden over a munitions hold.

By Bryant Harris

18 months ago

Pentagon announces $400 million in Ukraine arms transfers

The new package includes air defense munitions, missiles, ammunition and armored vehicles.

By Bryant Harris

20 months ago

Blinken, Austin say US ready to protect American troops in Middle East

The two men say the United States is ready to protect American forces or personnel in the Middle East should the Israel-Hamas war escalate.

2 years ago

Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders.

By Lolita C. Baldor

2 years ago

Blinken urges protection of civilians as Israel prepares for war

The State Department on Saturday authorized the departure of nonemergency U.S. government personnel and family from the American Embassy in Jerusalem.

By Matthew Lee and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

Why haven’t China and the US agreed to restore military contacts?

Top U.S. officials have called repeatedly over the past few months for China to reestablish military communication channels.

2 years ago