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US opposes ICC probe as Israel fears arrest warrants

The United States said Monday it opposed the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into Israel's conduct in Gaza, amid reports that...

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Biden says wants to stop Middle East conflict spreading

US President Joe Biden said Monday he wants to prevent the Middle East conflict from spreading but vowed to defend Israel after Iran launched an...

15.04.2024 5

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Biden says wants to prevent Middle East conflict spreading

US President Joe Biden said Monday he wants to prevent the conflict in the Middle East, where Israel is waging war in Gaza and fending off Iranian...

15.04.2024 4

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US rules out joining Israeli attack on Iran

The United States said Sunday it will not join any Israeli counterattack on Iran, with President Joe Biden warning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

14.04.2024 6

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Biden in 'very tough spot' trying to stop Middle East escalation

Iran's attack on Israel gives Joe Biden a familiar dilemma, but on steroids -- how to balance support for a difficult ally while preventing the...

14.04.2024 5

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US vows 'ironclad' support for Israel against Iran attack

The United States pledged to support Israel's defense against an Iranian drone attack Saturday as President Joe Biden held crisis talks with his top...

14.04.2024 6

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Biden says Netanyahu making 'mistake' on Gaza

US President Joe Biden said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Gaza policy was a "mistake" and urged Israel to call for a ceasefire, in an interview...

10.04.2024 7

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Biden pushed to back outrage with actions in Netanyahu call

US President Joe Biden faced growing calls Thursday to turn outrage over the deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza into conditions on military support...

04.04.2024 6

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Biden praises US senate leader speech criticizing Netanyahu

President Joe Biden praised Friday a speech by the US Senate leader urging new elections in Israel, saying many Americans shared concerns about Prime...

16.03.2024 4

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Gaza casts pall over Irish PM's St Patrick's Day talks with Biden

The Irish premier's annual Saint Patrick's Day visit to the White House is normally a joyful affair -- but this year the war in Gaza cast a shadow...

15.03.2024 4

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Biden says 'very dangerous' if no Gaza ceasefire by Ramadan

US President Joe Biden warned Tuesday of a "very, very dangerous" situation without a Gaza ceasefire deal by Ramadan, adding that it was up to Hamas...

05.03.2024 3

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US VP meets Netanyahu rival as pressure mounts on Israel

US Vice President Kamala Harris was meeting Monday with Benny Gantz -- an Israeli war cabinet member and key rival of Prime Minister Benjamin...

05.03.2024 2

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US VP meeting Netanyahu rival as pressure mounts on Israel

US Vice President Kamala Harris meets Monday with a key member of Israel's war cabinet and rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a day after she...

04.03.2024 3

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Biden says 'alarming' Gaza aid deaths complicate ceasefire talks

US President Joe Biden said Thursday that a deadly incident at a food aid point in Gaza would complicate ceasefire negotiations, but also underscored...

01.03.2024 5

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Biden hopes for Gaza deal by next week, lasting through Ramadan

US President Joe Biden said Monday he hoped a ceasefire in Gaza could start by the beginning of next week, adding that Israel was ready to halt...

27.02.2024 10

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Biden hosts Jordan king for talks on Israel-Hamas war

Jordan's King Abdullah II meets US President Joe Biden at the White House for talks Monday on resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict, as fears grow of an...

12.02.2024 5

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Biden says he's decided Jordan strike response, doesn't want wider war

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he had decided on a response to a drone strike that killed three American troops in Jordan but said he did not...

30.01.2024 5

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Biden says has decided Jordan strike response, doesn't want wider war

President Joe Biden said Tuesday he had decided on a response to a deadly drone strike on US forces in Jordan but said he did not seek a wider war in...

30.01.2024 10

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Biden under pressure to confront Iran after troop deaths

President Joe Biden faced mounting political pressure Monday to retaliate against Iran for a deadly drone strike on US troops, posing a major...

29.01.2024 6

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US official in talks on longer pause in Gaza fighting

US President Joe Biden's Middle East envoy held talks in the region Tuesday as hopes rose for a new deal to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas in...

23.01.2024 4

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Biden, Netanyahu speak on Gaza for first time in a month

US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about Gaza Friday, in their first conversation for nearly a month amid...

19.01.2024 7

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US launches fresh Houthi strikes as Biden warns of more

The United States launched fresh strikes against Yemen's Huthis on Thursday and President Joe Biden signaled they would keep going until the...

19.01.2024 4

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US urges restraint as Pakistan, Iran trade air strikes

The United States urged Pakistan and Iran Thursday to avoid escalating tensions after the two countries exchanged air strikes, as President Joe Biden...

18.01.2024 3

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US launches fresh Huthi strikes as Biden warns of more

The United States launched fresh strikes against Yemen's Huthis Thursday and President Joe Biden signaled they would keep going until the...

18.01.2024 2

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Biden says US, UK struck Yemen's Huthis in 'defensive action'

President Joe Biden said Thursday that US and British forces had launched air strikes against Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen in "defensive action"...

12.01.2024 5

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US urges Israel to scale down Gaza offensive

The United States told Israel on Wednesday to scale down its war on Hamas in Gaza in the "near future," with President Joe Biden urging it to take...

15.12.2023 3

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Biden meets with families of US hostages held in Gaza

Family members of American hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza said they had a "terrific" meeting Wednesday with US President Joe Biden and were...

13.12.2023 4

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Biden warns Netanyahu risks losing support for Hamas war

US President Joe Biden warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday that Israel risked losing global support for its war against Hamas by...

13.12.2023 5

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US sends first of three military planes with Gaza aid

The United States on Tuesday sent the first of three military planes to Egypt to bring vital humanitarian aid for Gaza during a truce between Israel...

28.11.2023 4

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Israel-Hamas war to cloud Biden talks with Indonesia president

President Joe Biden will urge his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo to take a larger role in resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict in talks at the...

13.11.2023 7

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Israel agrees to four-hour 'pauses' in Gaza, US says

Israel has agreed to daily four-hour pauses in northern Gaza to let civilians flee, the White House said Thursday, even as President Joe Biden said...

09.11.2023 6

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Biden says Israel must do 'everything' it can to protect civilians

US President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Israel has the right to respond to the October 7 Hamas attack but must do everything it can to protect...

26.10.2023 2

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Biden treads tightrope on Israel-Hamas ceasefire

US President Joe Biden’s administration is treading a tightrope on Israel, with Washington firmly backing its ally while urging caution and calling...

25.10.2023 2

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Biden requests $106 bln package, including Ukraine, Israel funds

US President Joe Biden urgently requested Friday military aid for Ukraine and Israel in a massive $106 billion national security package, but...

20.10.2023 1

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Biden to rally Americans on Israel, Ukraine support

US President Joe Biden is set to deliver a rare Oval Office speech Thursday urging Americans to back Israel and Ukraine at what he says is a perilous...

19.10.2023 1

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Biden to address nation on Israel, Ukraine as crises mount

US President Joe Biden will give a rare Oval Office speech Thursday to try to get Americans behind the defense of Israel and Ukraine as the crises...

19.10.2023 3

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Biden's Mideast trip upended by Gaza hospital strike

Joe Biden's Middle East diplomatic drive faltered before it got off the ground Tuesday after his trip to Jordan was canceled following a strike on a...

18.10.2023 1

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'It's personal': White House rocked by Israel attack

The Hamas attack on key US ally Israel has caused emotions to run high in a place better known for the steely exercise of power -- the White House....

13.10.2023 4

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Biden urges Israel to follow 'rules of war'

President Joe Biden urged Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to follow the rules of war after the Israeli prime minister vowed to destroy Hamas following...

12.10.2023 2

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Biden condemns 'sheer evil' of Hamas attacks on Israel

President Joe Biden condemned the attacks by Hamas on US ally Israel as "sheer evil" in an emotional speech Tuesday and said Washington is ready to...

10.10.2023 2

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Biden to speak as US says taking Hamas threats seriously

The White House said Tuesday it was taking Hamas threats to execute hostages seriously, as US President Joe Biden prepared to deliver remarks about...

10.10.2023 4

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