Trump’s Laissez-Faire Stance Gives Netanyahu Free Pass for Gaza Escalation

As Israel mounts a major Gaza offensive, President Trump has neither urged restraint nor endorsed the action, which Israel’s leader has taken as an implicit green light to proceed.

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Rubio Says ‘Time Is Running Out’ for Gaza Deal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke about Gaza ahead of a short Tuesday visit to Qatar, which is angry over an Israeli strike against Hamas leaders on its territory.

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Rubio, in Israel, Meets Netanyahu as Trump Grows Impatient

Secretary of State Marco Rubio planned to discuss President Trump’s desire to see the war in Gaza end soon.

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Arriving in Israel, Rubio Meets Netanyahu at Jerusalem’s Western Wall

The secretary of state is visiting Israel to consult with officials on security issues including the war in Gaza, which is testing relations with the United States.

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Rubio arrives in Israel and meets Netanyahu at Jerusalem’s Western Wall

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Rubio Heads to a Defiant Israel After Qatar Strike

The diplomat will consult with Israeli officials about their coming military offensive in Gaza City, as President Trump’s efforts to end the Gaza war appear stalled.

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Time Is Running Out for Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah, U.S. Officials Warn

The United States, Israel and the Gulf Arab states are pressuring Lebanon’s government to act decisively against the group.

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When Trump Meets Putin, Anything Could Happen

The U.S. president is pushing to end the war in Ukraine, but analysts say the Russian leader could turn a hastily planned meeting to his advantage.

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U.S. to Require Some Foreign Visitors to Pay Bonds of Up to $15,000 for Entry

A State Department pilot program will tie the cash deposits to tourist and business visas for people from countries with high visa overstay rates.

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The U.S. imposed visa bans on Palestinian officials.

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