Warnock says “waves” of Black men won’t vote for Trump, but “the real thing we gotta address is apathy” Georgia Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock expressed skepticism about former President Donald Trump’s appeal to Black male voters during a campaign stop in Michigan on Friday. However, he cautioned against voter apathy. “We’re not a monolith, like anyone else. There will always be some variation,” Warnock stated. “But you will not see waves of Black men voting for Donald Trump. The real threat we face is apathy.” Earlier in the week, Vice President Kamala Harris held a radio town hall and made…
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Defense Secretary Austin says there is “quite possibly” a role for US to play in stabilizing Gaza The U.S. could “quite possibly” play a role in post-war stabilization efforts in Gaza, though this would need to be defined in coordination with regional allies, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday. Speaking at a news conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Austin said, “Whether the U.S. would participate in stabilization efforts in Gaza will depend on contributions from several countries, particularly from the region.” He added, “There may well be a role for the United States, but what that role…
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has directed Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib to summon the chargé d’affaires of the Iranian embassy in Beirut for clarification regarding remarks made by Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, according to a statement from Mikati’s office on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. In an interview with French newspaper Le Figaro on Thursday, Ghalibaf indicated that Tehran is open to negotiating with France on a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon, as well as on the enforcement of a UN resolution that ended the 2006 Lebanon-Hezbollah war, which led to Hezbollah’s withdrawal from parts of…
COGAT, the Israeli agency responsible for coordinating the inspection and delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, has refuted claims that it is preventing medical specialists from entering the enclave. Earlier on Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) told CNN that over 50 specialist medical personnel were blocked from entering Gaza between August and October. In response, COGAT stated, “Israel does not restrict the number of humanitarian teams allowed into Gaza, subject to security-related technical arrangements.” COGAT emphasized that “significant efforts” have been made to facilitate the entry of medical teams, including temporary modifications to the Kerem Shalom Crossing, the primary…
Israel successfully eliminated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Wednesday, marking the culmination of a year-long effort to target one of the key figures behind the October 7, 2023, attacks. While Sinwar’s death deals a significant blow to Hamas, it does not signal the end of the organization. Hamas has vowed to continue its fight, emphasizing that the loss of its leaders, including Sinwar, will not halt its movement. In a statement on Friday, Hamas’ political office confirmed Sinwar’s death, asserting: “Hamas has grown stronger and more popular after every loss, and these leaders have become icons for future generations in…
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke on Wednesday about Israel’s operations in Lebanon and the deployment of a U.S.-supplied THAAD (Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense) system to Israel. “Secretary Austin and Minister Gallant discussed the deployment of a THAAD battery as a tangible example of the United States’ unwavering support for Israel’s defense,” said Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, in a statement. During the call, Austin also urged the Israeli government to continue efforts to address the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. He acknowledged Israel’s recent steps to increase the flow of humanitarian…
The United Kingdom is considering sanctions against two far-right Israeli ministers, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Wednesday. Speaking in the House of Commons, Starmer said the government is “looking at” potential sanctions against Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. This response came after Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey cited inflammatory remarks from the two ministers. Smotrich had suggested that “starving two million people in Gaza might be justified and moral,” while Ben-Gvir reportedly referred to settlers who killed a 19-year-old in the West Bank as “heroes.” “Will the prime minister now sanction ministers Ben-Gvir…
Israel has taken measures to improve the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza following a letter from top Biden administration officials outlining specific demands for increased assistance to the enclave, State Department spokesperson Matt Miller said. Miller highlighted several actions taken by Israel, including: – Reopening the route from Jordan to deliver aid to northern Gaza. – Reopening the Erez crossing in the north. – Approving new warehouses for the UN and other organizations to help “ease logistical burdens” within Gaza. – Informing the UN and other organizations that Israel will waive “customs declarations” for 12 months. However, Miller noted…
On Sunday night, a drone launched from southern Lebanon managed to bypass Israeli air defenses undetected, striking the Golani Brigade’s base approximately 40 miles from the border. The drone hit just after 7 p.m., during dinnertime, and while the military has not disclosed specific details about the impact location, photos indicate that it targeted the base’s dining hall. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the attack killed four soldiers and injured more than 60 others. Israel’s air defense systems are highly effective, intercepting and destroying most projectiles directed at the country. However, these systems are primarily designed to counter…
Israel will continue targeting Hezbollah positions throughout Lebanon, including in the capital, Beirut, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated. “We will strike Hezbollah relentlessly everywhere in Lebanon — including Beirut,” he said in a video from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Golani Brigade Training Base, shared by the government press office. This training base was hit Sunday evening by a Hezbollah drone launched from southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of four Israeli soldiers and injuries to more than 60 people. Netanyahu offered condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers and pledged to visit those who were wounded. “Alongside the…