Unbiased headline news in 4-minutes with Latest news from Israel War. Israeli soldiers engaged in ongoing combat with Hamas militants in the streets of southern Israel, while in the northern region, confrontations erupted with Hezbollah militants launching rockets from Lebanon.
During the attacks, several U.S. citizens tragically lost their lives, as confirmed by a National Security Council spokesperson on Sunday evening. In response, an Israeli spokesperson expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families, and all those affected, while also wishing a swift recovery to the injured. Harry Michaels reporting.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a significant announcement on Sunday, revealing his directive to mobilize American military assets, including an aircraft carrier and additional aircraft, towards the eastern Mediterranean. This move was in direct response to Hamas’ unprecedented, multi-front assault on Israel.
The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, featuring the world’s largest warship, the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, along with the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy and four Arleigh-Burke-class guided missile destroyers — USS Thomas Hudner, USS Ramage, USS Carney, and USS Roosevelt — will be part of this strategic deployment. Kyle Norris reporting.
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Following the unprecedented, multi-front attack by the Palestinian Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, Israelis utilized social media to search for missing loved ones, posting appeals and pleas for information.
A dedicated Facebook group for Israelis potentially missing in the aftermath of the attacks has been inundated with posts. Family members share photographs along with descriptions of those missing and the last known contact details. Benjamin Wright reporting.
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Over the weekend, Republican presidential candidates have been actively responding to the Israel attacks, articulating their perspectives on America’s role in the global arena, all while critiquing President Biden’s approach.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis particularly raised concerns about the Biden administration’s actions, asserting that they have “empowered” Iran. He cited the agreement to release $6 billion in Iranian assets for specific purposes in exchange for the liberation of five American hostages, emphasizing the need for the United States to hold Iran accountable for its financial support of Hamas. Lawrence Keller reporting.
