Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu Condemns Reported US Plan to Blacklist Unit


by Bloomberg

Bloomberg— Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned a reported US plan to sanction an ultra-Orthodox army battalion over human rights abuses in the West Bank, a move which could fuel tensions over Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.

NBC News—Biden speaks with Netanyahu as tensions over the Israel-Hamas war mount in the US. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden held a phone call on Sunday with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the backdrop of growing U.S. college campus protests and a possibly imminent invasion of Rafah. The two discussed areas of commonality, with Biden "reaffirm[ing] his ironclad commitment to Israel’s security" after Iran's missile and drone attack on the country earlier this month, the White House readout said. The leaders reviewed hostage and cease-fire discussions and talked...

www.myjoyonline.com—US-Israel: Netanyahu vows to reject any US sanctions on army units. Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to reject any sanctions on the country's military, after reports that the US plans to cut aid to one unit.

BBC News—US-Israel: Netanyahu vows to reject any US sanctions on army units. Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations.