During a trip to Israel, GOP warhawk Senator Lindsey Graham warned about Iran’s desire to rebuild its nuclear program, while calling on President Donald Trump to “unleash Israel” on Hamas if the terror group refuses to disarm.
Read More Sen. Graham calls on Trump to ‘unleash Israel’ on Hamas if the terror group refuses to disarm
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held an end-of-year press conference at the State Department in Washington, D.C. The event was lengthy, lasting over two hours, while covering a wide range of U.S. foreign policy topics under President Donald Trump.
Read More Rubio outlines U.S. foreign policy in year-end briefing, addresses questions on Ukraine, Gaza and Venezuela
Hamas confirmed the death of Raed Saad, a senior commander who was killed by an Israeli explosive device, as the two sides approach phase two of the fragile ceasefire.
Read More Hamas says Israel jeopardizes ceasefire after killing senior commander
A terror attack carried out by two gunmen targeting a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Australia left at least 11 dead and 29 injured.
Read More At least 11 killed, 29 injured in terror attack at Bondi Beach Hanukkah event in Australia
President Donald Trump announced that the members of the Gaza Board of Peace will be named early next year as Israel and Hamas slowly move into phase two of the U.S. president’s peace proposal.
Read More Trump says members of Gaza Peace Board will be named early next year: ‘Everyone wants to be on it’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel and Hamas are close to entering the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, which will begin shortly after the terror group returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza.
Read More Netanyahu: Second phase of Gaza ceasefire expected soon