Defining the News
JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to deliver a landmark speech to the US Congress on Wednesday as he fights off intense pressure to quickly cut a Gaza war ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Washington fears a backlash from the mounting civilian toll in the Gaza Strip, while protests in Israel by families of hostages taken by Hamas are also causing headaches for Netanyahu. Hamas has accused Netanyahu of seeking to block a deal however and Blinken said he wants to “bring the agreement over the finish line” when Netanyahu is in Washington.Israel has intensified its air strikes on Gaza in recent weeks and Netanyahu has insisted that only piling on military pressure can free the hostages and beat Hamas.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Defiant Netanyahu to face US Congress amid Gaza tensionsJERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to deliver a landmark speech to the US Congress on Wednesday as he fights off intense pressure to quickly cut a Gaza war ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Read more »
SC wants Congress to pass law defining political dynasties ahead of 2025 pollsMANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court will make public copies of several pending petitions and other pleadings on political dynasties to compel Congress to pass laws that will finally address this long-standing contentious issue.
Read more »
The defining economic issue of the US electionNEW HAVEN, Connecticut — Economists are struggling to reconcile their upbeat views on the United States economy with the angst of average Americans. The key measures of economic performance — growth, unemployment and inflation — are almost perfect, putting the US in an enviably strong position.
Read more »
Lawmakers ensure funding support for President's legacy projectsDefining the News
Read more »
Gilas Pilipinas falls to Brazil, kisses Olympic dreams goodbyeDefining the News
Read more »
Honor benefits for persons with disabilities—DSWDDefining the News
Read more »