US State Department says budget will let US 'maintain steadfast support' for Israel, restores aid to Palestinians, works to advance 'freedom, prosperity and security' for both

Eric Holcomb meets Netanyahu, visits Iron Dome battery; says both parties stand against Hamas terrorism

Military confirms accidentally downing one of its own unmanned reconnaissance aircraft

Letter calls on Biden to take a tougher stance on Israel and work to end the 'occupation, blockade, and settlement expansion, and accuses Jewish state of ethnic cleansing

US president says he is 'praying' ceasefire will hold, adds that until region unequivocally acknowledges Israel's right to exist, 'there will be no peace'

Ismail Haniyeh says terror group will continue to battle Jewish state 'until Al-Aqsa Mosque is liberated,' amid fresh clashes at Jerusalem holy site

White House was accused by Dem. progressives, allies abroad of lacking urgency and coddling Israel, but latest escalation was brought to a close after a relatively short 11 days

Ceasefire that went into effect at 2. am. appears to be holding; terror group leader hails 'euphoria of victory' as crowds gather in Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem

Violence continues until minutes before ceasefire goes into effect at 2 a.m.; Biden offers assistance, sees 'opportunity' to move toward peace; Israel and Hamas claim success

US president thanks Netanyahu for bringing end to Gaza fighting, backs Israel's right to self-defense, promises to replenish Israel's Iron Dome interceptors, stop Hamas rearming