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Palestinian families sue US over arms transfers to Israel amid alleged...

Lawsuit claims U.S. violates domestic and international law by funding Israeli military accused of gross human rights violations.

Trump expected to appoint Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, drawing...

Known for his strident foreign policy positions, Rubio has consistently backed increased U.S. intervention abroad.

As US lawmakers remain silent, horrific images of dead children in...

But why have so many U.S. leaders, including President Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump, continued their unwavering support for the war?

US sent over 50,000 tons of weapons to Israel amid Gaza...

This unprecedented level of military aid, averaging one shipment every 12 hours, has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations and international observers.

After calling for cease-fire, Biden releases $3.5 billion in military aid...

The move has raised questions about the consistency of U.S. foreign policy, particularly as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, resulting in massive civilian casualties.

U.S. support enables deadly Gaza school bombing

Palestinian officials blame the United States for its role in the tragic bombing of a school in Gaza, highlighting the consequences of unwavering U.S. military and financial support for Israel.

Sanders demands immediate halt to US offensive military aid to Israel...

Sanders emphasized the need to reassess U.S. military support in light of Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank, highlighting the humanitarian crisis and the urgent need for peace.

U.S. State Department memo exposes Israeli misuse of American military aid...

Leaked memo reveals doubts over Israeli compliance with international law in use of U.S. military aid in Gaza, sparking calls for policy reevaluation.

Global military spending hits record $2.4 trillion amidst rising conflicts

As conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza intensify, world powers led by the US ramp up military expenditures, sparking debate over global security priorities and economic consequences.

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