Palestine
An attack on Rafah, the last refuge in Gaza, appears imminent — and ongoing Israel-Iran tensions are complicating hopes President Joe Biden will stop it.
A special State Department panel told Blinken that the U.S. should restrict arms sales to Israeli military units that have been credibly accused of human rights abuses. He has not taken any action.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's remarks come as the U.S. faces growing pressure over its support for Israel's offensive in Gaza.
The chef's charity World Central Kitchen is suspending operations in Gaza after Israel killed seven workers trying to deliver food to starving Palestinians.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said an "unintended strike" killed the World Central Kitchen aid workers.
The "Saturday Night Live" host addressed Israel's ongoing war in Gaza on the NBC comedy sketch show.
The agency's chief accused Israel of intentionally obstructing aid as Palestinians face a starvation crisis created by the military offensive.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a planned visit to Washington by a high-level delegation following the United Nations Security Council vote.
Harrowing data from a U.N.-backed group warns that Palestinians are still suffering "catastrophic" food conditions amid Israel's aid blockage.
The president will formally make the announcement during his State of the Union address.