'Echoing President Biden's unequivocal message to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Secretary Austin assured Minister Gallant that Israel could count on full U.S. support to defend Israel against Iranian attacks, which Tehran has publicly threatened.' defense.gov/News/Releases/…

'After the 2021 war, Iran transferred the largest single sum, $58m. Two further sums of $5m are mentioned as having been received as well as more expected. The letter details how most of the money was allocated to the Hamas fighting wing.' Anshel Pfeffer אנשיל פפר
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'A U.S. official tells CBS News it is expecting a major attack by Iran against Israel as soon as today... could include more than 100 drones, dozens of cruise missiles and perhaps ballistic missiles.. and will be aimed at military targets in Israel..but possibility that the…

'The war in the Gaza Strip and potential conditions on future U.S. military assistance to Israel is poised to be the most contentious as Democrats prepare for their convention this August.' Mike Memoli, Alex Seitz-Wald
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'Iran is planning a larger-than-usual aerial attack on Israel in coming days, said 2 US officials... [who were not] fully confident Iran will succeed in striking in a way that doesn’t prompt a US military response.'
Lara Seligman, Alex Ward, Nahal Toosi
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'Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III & other defense officials believed Israel should have informed them ahead of time... [which] would have permitted the Pentagon to heighten defenses in a way that could help protect Israel & US troops from Iranian attack.' Missy Ryan, Dan Lamothe
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'Israel’s military is growing increasingly frustrated about the government’s indecision. Without a political plan for Gaza, tactical wins won’t add up to any lasting strategic gain.' Marcus Walker, Shayndi Raice
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'US intell indicates an Iranian strike w/in days, “possibly on Israeli soil”... USG employs & family members [are] restricted from personal travel outside of central Israel, Jerusalem & Beersheba until further notice.'
Dov Lieber, benoit faucon, Warren Strobel
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“There are three bad options for the day after: Hamas controlling Gaza, Israel controlling Gaza, and total anarchy,” יואב גלנט - Yoav Gallant said. “We need to create another option – to empower a local alternative.” Melissa Weiss
jewishinsider.com/2024/04/daily-…

'indonesia is expected to normalize ties with Israel as part of its bid to become the 39th member of the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives.' Tovah Lazaroff m.jpost.com/israel-hamas-w…

'It's unclear whether Iran is planning a direct strike on Israeli targets or to use one of its proxies... But US defense officials warned that Iran could use its own forces this time to demonstrate a forceful response.'
Warren Strobel, Gordon Lubold, Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف
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'US officials say that what irks them even more than the ongoing humanitarian disaster is Israel’s complete failure to consider what it’s going to do in Gaza even one day after.' Michael Hirsh foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/09/isr…

'U.S. Central Command commander Erik Kurilla is expected to meet senior Israel Defense Forces officials & Israeli defense minister יואב גלנט - Yoav Gallant... Israel & the US have been also coordinating in recent days on joint air & missile defense ahead of a possible Iranian attack.' Barak Ravid
axios.com/2024/04/10/isr…

'The US & its allies believe major missile or drone strikes by Iran or its proxies vs military/govt targets in Israel are imminent... The US is helping Israel on planning & sharing intelligence assessments.' donato,Jennifer Jacobs, Galit Altstein
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BREAKING: Biden says the U.S. commitment to Israel's security in the face of Iranian threats to launch an attack against Israel is ironclad

'Tehran has bolted past nearly all [JCPOA] constraints on amount/type of enriched uranium...“The alliance w/Russia makes a difference re: how Iran feels toward the US/Europe — you can see they now feel very comfortable” defying the West, said a senior Euro diplomat.' Joby Warrick

'A senior admin official told me [a new strategic deal w/Saudi Arabia] could be wrapped up in weeks — but hinges on KSA normalizing w/Israel in rtrn for Israel ending the war, getting out of Gaza & agreeing to a defined “pathway” to 2 states.' Thomas L. Friedman
nytimes.com/2024/04/10/opi…

“There is no change in our position. The President was reiterating our longstanding position: we are calling for an immediate ceasefire that would last for at least six weeks as part of a hostage deal.” (2/3)

'As Israel’s war against Hamas has continued for six months and Biden’s approach to the conflict has shifted, some distance has arisen between the administration and Jewish organizations over Israel policy.' Gabby Deutch jewishinsider.com/2024/04/is-bid…

'Officials helping to broker the negotiations said that the sides still disagree over key aspects of any potential deal... “To be honest we're not optimistic,” an official familiar w/the negotiations said early Tuesday.'
Jared Malsin, Summer Said, Anat Peled wsj.com/world/middle-e…