Washington Post – Politics:
Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced skepticism from Arab counterparts as he advocated plans for securing and rebuilding Gaza once the Israel-Hamas war ends.
Author: Missy Ryan
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Amnesty International says Biden must halt arms transfers to Israel
Washington Post – Politics:
In a new report, Amnesty International details Israeli attacks in which, it says, U.S-made weapons were used to kill Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
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Amid U.S.-Israeli strains, Pentagon pushes for a new approach in Gaza
Washington Post – Politics:
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, to abandon plans for a major offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
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Deadlock on U.S. aid hangs over talks to secure support for Ukraine
Washington Post – Politics:
A meeting of Ukraine’s backers underscored the uncomfortable dynamic the U.S. must navigate as it seeks to lead the effort while unable to guarantee its own support.
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Biden picks next Pentagon policy chief, testing Tuberville’s blockade
Washington Post – Politics:
Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military nominees now imperils President Biden’s choice for the Pentagon’s No. 3 job, Derek Chollet.
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GOP threatens to subpoena State Dept. for classified Afghanistan cable
Washington Post – Politics:
The House Foreign Affairs Committee wants access to a “dissent cable” written by U.S. diplomats as security collapsed in Kabul in 2021.
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Biden hails Nordic move into NATO as proof of unity against Russia
Washington Post – Politics:
The president said the decisions by Finland and Sweden to abandon their decades-old positions of military non-alignment proved that a “revived NATO” could provide a strong counterweight to Russia.