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Cutting US aid to Israel would be a strategic disaster for America - opinion

American assistance has never been unconditional. It has given American diplomats real sway when Israeli decisions in Judea and Samaria or Gaza could ripple across the region.

F-16 Barak from the "Valley" squadron, armed with JDAM bombs on a five minutes alert, at Ramat David Airbase. February 02 2010.
A student taking an exam

Years of slipping test results: What’s dragging down US students?

An Emirati F-16E fighter jet; illustrative.

Trump admin. urging UAE to seize Iran's Lavan Island, take greater role in war - report

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, after record deployment. May 16, 2026.

Pete Hegseth welcomes USS Gerald R. Ford home after record deployment


Most Gaza flotilla activists disembark in Greece, Israel brings two in for questioning

Saif Abu Keshek is suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization, while Thiago Ávila is suspected of illegal activity.

Detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, May 1, 2026.

Israel's arrest of Gaza flotilla activists a 'brazen violation of int'l law,' Mamdani charges

At the same time, the Trump administration condemned GSF, naming it a “pro-Hamas initiative and a baseless, counterproductive effort to undermine President Trump’s Peace Plan.”

CCTV footage from IDF interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, May 1, 2026.

US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline

"For War Powers Resolution purposes, the hostilities that began on Saturday, February 28, have terminated," said the official, in reference to the ongoing US-Iran ceasefire.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine testify before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on US President Donald Trump's FY2027 budget request for the Department of Defense on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, April 30, 2026.

GOP lawmaker pushed to add a Holocaust denier to New Hampshire’s Holocaust panel

A New Hampshire Republican lawmaker pushed to place a Holocaust denier on the state’s Holocaust education commission, sparking outrage from Jewish leaders and lawmakers.

New Hampshire GOP state Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (center) testifies before a state committee on his proposed amendment to add a Holocaust denier to the state's Holocaust education commission, Jan. 14, 2026.

Hegseth decries spread of 'falsehoods' regarding security of Kuwaiti base during Iran war

Representative Patrick Ryan of New York scrutinized Hegseth regarding an Iranian drone attack that killed six US Army Reserve soldiers in early March.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on US President Donald Trump's FY2027 budget request for the Department of Defense on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, April 30, 2026.

NH lawmaker reprimanded for ‘final solution’ joke aimed at Jewish colleague

GOP state Rep. Travis Corcoran defended his comments to the legislature, saying he was joking and did not know his colleague was Jewish.

New Hampshire GOP state Rep. Travis Corcoran (center) walks out of his own disciplinary hearing for tweeting a "final solution" reference at a Jewish colleague, April 27, 2026.

Finally returning home: American family repatriates five ancient artifacts to Greece

Mendoni expressed her gratitude to the Gray family for their decision to return the artifacts, noting that it “highlights the decisive role of citizens in the protection of cultural heritage.” 

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni with five artifacts returned to Greece by a family from Chicago, April 28, 2026.

US ships 6,500 tons of munitions, equipment to Israel in 24 hours

In a large-scale global logistics operation, the two cargo ships docked at the ports of Ashdod and Haifa carrying thousands of air and ground munitions, military trucks, and other military equipment.

CARGO SHIPS with containers are seen off the coast of of the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, August 6, 2024. Illustrative.

United States faces crossroads in Iraq as new prime minister is appointed - analysis

However, as the US seeks to put on a positive face regarding the incoming prime minister, the US is also announcing new rewards for information on several key Iraqi militia leaders.

A boy holds an Iraqi flag near the Iranian embassy during a gathering following the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, in Baghdad, Iraq, April 8, 2026.

Palestinian Authority continues to pay terrorists, US State Department report confirms

Under the Taylor Force Act (2018), Washington is unable to offer economic aid to Ramallah until it ends pay-for-slay payments and its statements of public support for terrorism.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends a meeting with Russian President at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026.