US Rejects Gaza Genocide Claims Citing Zero Evidence, Asks Israel for Ongoing Aid Support| Oneindia
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US Rejects Gaza Genocide Claims Citing Zero Evidence, Asks Israel for Ongoing Aid Support| Oneindia
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejects claims of genocide by Israel in Gaza but acknowledges the need for sustainable improvements.
The remarks came during a Senate hearing, where concerns over civilian casualties and humanitarian conditions were raised.
Efforts to press Israel to protect civilians continue amid ongoing conflict, with the US emphasising the importance of addressing the humanitarian crisis.
US Pauses Weapon , Shipments to Israel , Over Rafah Invasion Concerns.
Al Jazeera reports that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
has confirmed that the United States will pause weapon
shipments to Israel amid growing international pressure.
Al Jazeera reports that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
has confirmed that the United States will pause weapon
shipments to Israel amid growing international pressure.
While speaking before a U.S. congressional subcommittee,
Austin said that that Biden administration had already
paused āone shipment of high payload munitions.ā.
While speaking before a U.S. congressional subcommittee,
Austin said that that Biden administration had already
paused āone shipment of high payload munitions.ā.
The decision reportedly comes amid
concerns about Israel's push to invade
the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Weāve been very clear ā¦
from the very beginning
that Israel shouldnāt launch
a major attack into Rafah
without accounting for and
protecting the civilians that
are in that battlespace, Lloyd Austin, United States Defense Secretary, via Al Jazeera.
Weāve not made a final
determination on how
to proceed with that
shipment [of weapons], Lloyd Austin, United States Defense Secretary, via Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera reports that the paused shipment included
1,800 bombs weighing approximately 2,000 lbs each,
and another 1,700 bombs weighing about 500 lbs each.
Al Jazeera reports that the paused shipment included
1,800 bombs weighing approximately 2,000 lbs each,
and another 1,700 bombs weighing about 500 lbs each.
Senator Bernie Sanders welcomed the
administration's decision to pause the shipment,
but stressed that it āmust be a first stepā.
The US must now use ALL
its leverage to demand
an immediate ceasefire,
the end of the attacks on Rafah,
and the immediate delivery of
massive amounts of humanitarian
aid to people living in desperation, Bernie Sanders, Vermont Senator, via Al Jazeera.
The US must now use ALL
its leverage to demand
an immediate ceasefire,
the end of the attacks on Rafah,
and the immediate delivery of
massive amounts of humanitarian
aid to people living in desperation, Bernie Sanders, Vermont Senator, via Al Jazeera.
Our leverage is clear.
Over the years, the United States
has provided tens of billions
of dollars in military aid to Israel, Bernie Sanders, Vermont Senator, via Al Jazeera.
The decision comes amid criticism of the Biden
administration's unwavering support for Israel amid the
war on Gaza, which already killed over 34,000 Palestinians. .
The decision comes amid criticism of the Biden
administration's unwavering support for Israel amid the
war on Gaza, which already killed over 34,000 Palestinians.
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Politics continue to loom large during this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Singer Eden Golan performed her song 'Hurricane' and secured her spot in Saturdayās final while almost 12,000 people protested Israel's participation in the competition over the war in Gaza.
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Amid Israelās Rafah Move, the Islamic Resistance of Iraq launched multiple attacks with drones and missiles, hitting key targets including Israel's largest oil port. This marks the fourth attack within a week, following earlier strikes on Eilat, Shlomi, and Metulla settlements. The attacks surge amid escalating tensions since Israel's offensive in Rafah. Regional resistance groups, in solidarity with Gaza, target Israeli and U.S. interests.
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Senate Passes $95 Billion , Foreign Aid Package.
On April 23, the U.S. Senate voted
79-18 to approve foreign aid for Ukraine,
Israel and Taiwan, 'The Guardian' reports. .
Today the Senate sends a unified
message to the entire world:
America will always defend
democracy in its hour of need, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Make no mistake, America will deliver
on its promise to act like a leader on the
world stage, to hold the line against
autocratic thugs like Vladimir Putin. , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
A provision to ban TikTok
after the election if ByteDance refuses
to sell the platform is also included.
The legislation will now head to President Biden, who told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on
April 23 that he will "move quickly" to provide aid.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, .
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, .
with whom he worked "hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder to get this bill done.".
A lot of people inside and
outside the Congress wanted this
package to fail. But today those in
Congress who stand on the side of
democracy are winning the day, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell also issued a statement.
Todayās action is overdue, but our work
does not end here. Trust in American
resolve is not rebuilt overnight. Expanding
and restocking the arsenal of democracy
doesnāt just happen by magic, Senate Majority Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, via statement
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The Senate passed a bill compelling ByteDance to sell TikTok in the US within a year or face a ban, garnering strong bipartisan support. TikTok vows to contest it in court, citing First Amendment violations. Concerns linger about data privacy and censorship linked to China, amid ongoing political scrutiny of the platform.
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Hezbollah Launched Coordinated Strikes on Israeli Targets in Northern Palestine, including barracks and military buildings, in support of Gaza and retaliation for Israeli attacks on southern Lebanese..
Macklemore released a track titled "Hindās Hall" supporting pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University, who were recently arrested. The song, honoring a Palestinian girl..
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