GOP's Michael McCaul, chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, says prior notice was given but 'the question is at what level'

John Kirby avoids presenting Israel with any red lines in its counteroffensive against terror group but tells ToI US plans to maintain humanitarian support for Palestinians in Gaza

PM's office says leader told US president in Tuesday phone call: 'We’ve never seen such savagery in the history of the state'

In emotional address castigating the slaughter of Israel's civilians, US president warns 'any country, organization, anyone, against taking advantage of this situation'

Foreign Relations Committee chair to advance legislation on further assistance, including replenishing Iron Dome supplies; fault line emerges among Democrats

Munitions and other aid also promised as IDF retaliates for brutal Hamas assault; four Americans thought killed and seven missing, official says

Secretary of state tells media that Washington may announce further military aid to Israel later Sunday

US president decries 'appalling' violence against Israelis, says White House is in touch with regional leaders including in Saudi Arabia, Palestinian Authority, UAE

Officials in Washington in contact with National Security Adviser Hanegbi as Israel surprised by deadly assault

Saudi offers to up production as gesture toward historic 3-way agreement that would also include US-Saudi defense pact, weapons sale, and civil nuke program, WSJ reports