Why it matters: The further degeneration in the relationship between Netanyahu and Democrats comes as Congress is preparing to vote on billions of dollars in aid to Israel as soon as next month.
Former President Trump warned in an interview published Monday that the war in Gaza is damaging Israel's international reputation and repeatedly advised Israel to end it soon.
Why it matters: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is picking a fight with President Biden over a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, which the U.S. declined to veto. Now the other 2024 contender — and Netanyahu's highest-profile international ally — is also calling for a swift resolution to the war.
The White House sees the public rift with Israel over a UN Security Council resolution as an artificial crisis manufactured by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for domestic political reasons, three U.S. officials told Axios.
Why it matters: Less than six months after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, which led to unprecedented support for Israel by the Biden administration, the relationship between the U.S. and Israel is rapidly deteriorating.
The U.S. Department of Justice charged seven hackers Monday who are believed to have worked on behalf of the Chinese government's intelligence services.
Why it matters: Law enforcement officials claim the defendants targeted thousands of U.S. and international individuals and companies as part of a series of China-backed hacking operations.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a visit by his senior advisers to the White House later this week after the U.S. abstained on a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Why it matters: Netanyahu's move is arguably the biggest rupture with President Biden since the war began, and will significantly increase tensions over Israel's plans for Rafah. Biden had invited the delegation to Washington to discuss alternatives to an invasion of the city, where more than one million Palestinians are sheltering.
The UN Security Council passed on Monday morning a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during the month of Ramadan and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
Why it matters: This is the first resolution demanding a ceasefire to pass at the council after four previous failures. The U.S. abstained rather than using its veto. All other members voted in favor.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his media echo chamber have been ignoring the Islamic State's claim of responsibility for the concert hall shooting that killed at least 137 on Friday, and are seemingly searching for more convenient scapegoats.
Why it matters: For a president who emerged from the security services and for whom restoring stability and security to Russia is central to his czar-like image, Putin's recent record is glaringly weak.
Four suspects arrested in the Moscow concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people appeared in court on terrorism charges Sunday, Russian state media reported.
The big picture: An ISIS affiliate claimed responsibility for one of Europe's deadliest terrorist attacks, which Russian leader Vladimir Putin sought to tie to Ukraine as he declared Sunday a national day of mourning for the Crocus City Hall shooting victims.
