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'

Addressing nation for second time since war's outbreak, US president says, 'We’ve never seen such savagery in state's history' and warns Israel's adversaries against joining in

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

American death toll rises to 11 in Hamas attacks, Biden says, an undetermined number remain unaccounted for

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

Two-year-old German shepherd in the doghouse as 'next steps' are evaluated, after he was again filmed biting Secret Service agent last month

A careful yes to Bin Salman for an effort at peace with Saudi Arabia; an urgent no to the likes of Ben Gvir for the accelerating descent into internal division, hatred and bloodshed

As Biden advisers make another trip to Riyadh for talks with MBS, Netanyahu's aides dismiss Abbas as 'mayor of Ramallah' and insist he won't dictate agreement's terms