Biden administration

April 3, 2024 9:14 AM

America ‘outraged’ by Israeli airstrike killing aid workers in Gaza, Britain demands investigation

The Biden administration is outraged and has expressed deep dismay over an Israeli airstrike that resulted in the tragic deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza, a White House official said on Tuesday. President Joe Biden also spoke with Jose Andres, the founder of the affected organisation and conveyed his condolences. On the other hand, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, in a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, conveyed his deep concern regarding an Israeli strike on an aid c...

US approves additional bombs, warplanes sales to Israel

The Biden administration has quietly sanctioned the transfer of billions of dollars of bombs and fighter jets to Israel, signalling its unwavering support for Israel's defence strategies. The recent authorizations include a substantial arsenal of munitions, comprising over 1,800 MK84 2,000-pound bombs and 500 MK82 500-pound bombs, as confirmed by Pentagon and State Department officials familiar with the matter. The decision to greenlight such significant weaponry raises eyebrows, particularly g...