U.S. will not help Israel with counter-offensive against Iran, Biden says
Israeli officials said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's five-member war cabinet favored retaliation in a meeting on Sunday.
Politics
Apr 14
Israel must protect Gaza civilians to ensure U.S. support, Biden tells Netanyahu
Biden in the call also told Netanyahu that an “immediate ceasefire is essential” and urged Israel to reach deal "without delay," according to the White House.
World
Apr 4
Netanyahu says Israel could ‘do it alone’ if U.S. opposes Rafah assault
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will invade Rafah and "do it alone," if necessary. He spoke shortly after a meeting an American official who urged him not to.
World
Mar 22
Montreal newspaper La Presse removes cartoon denounced as antisemitic
La Presse chief editorialist Stéphanie Grammond apologized for the cartoon on behalf of the paper in a statement posted online this afternoon.
Canada
Mar 20
Biden warns Netanyahu against Rafah military operation
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters the U.S. and Israel would have a comprehensive discussion on the way forward in Gaza.
U.S. News
Mar 18
Israel to keep security control on Palestinian areas, Netanyahu says in ‘day after’ plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has presented his first official "day after" plan for the Gaza Strip once the conflict there ends.
World
Feb 23
Israel due to get billions of dollars of U.S. weapons despite pause on bombs
A wide range of other military equipment is due to go to Israel, U.S. officials said, as Republicans accused the Biden administration of abandoning commitments to its defence.
World
May 9
As Israel and Hamas are deep in ceasefire talks, here’s what’s on the table
Israel and Hamas appear to be seriously negotiating an end to the conflict in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages. A leaked truce proposal hints at compromises by both sides.
World
May 3
Amid ceasefire talks, Israeli forces seize control of Rafah border crossing in Gaza
The Israeli 401st Brigade entered the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing early Tuesday, the Israeli military said, taking “operational control” of the crucial border point.
World
May 7
Israel launches Rafah assault, says ceasefire talks to continue
Hamas's acceptance of the cease-fire deal came hours after Israel ordered an evacuation of Palestinians from eastern neighborhoods of Rafah, signaling an invasion was imminent.
World
May 6
Israel likely broke international law with U.S. arms, but evidence uncertain: report
The report said the U.S. was unable to immediately link specific U.S. weapons to individual strikes by Israeli forces in Gaza, meaning U.S. arms shipments can continue.
World
5 hours
Canada, other G7 leaders condemn Iran attack in meeting convened by Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden convened the Group of Seven leaders on Sunday to coordinate a rebuke to Iran for its unprecedented and largely unsuccessful aerial attack on Israel
Canada
Apr 14
Israel’s military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Oct. 7 attack
The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned on Monday over the failures surrounding Hamas' unprecedented Oct. 7 attack, the military said.
World
Apr 22
Israel urged to show restraint over Iran’s missile and drone attack
Israel remained on high alert Monday, but authorities lifted some emergency measures that had included a ban on some school activities and caps on large gatherings.
World
Apr 15
Joly says Israeli Rafah invasion would be ‘unacceptable,’ urges ceasefire
As Israeli forces take control of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly warns of a 'catastrophic' situation.
Canada
May 7
Why the UN aid agency is warning against an incursion in Rafah
Dozens of people demonstrated Thursday night outside Israel’s military headquarters in Tel Aviv, demanding a deal to release the hostages.
World
May 3
Israel says 99% of drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted
The Iranian attack on Saturday marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, despite decades of enmity.
World
Apr 14
Biden says U.S. won’t supply Israel weapons for Rafah attack
Biden, in an interview with CNN, said if Israel goes into Rafah, “we’re not going to supply the weapons and artillery shells used, that have been used.”
World
May 8
Netanyahu rejects Hamas’ ceasefire offer, insists on total victory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday total victory in Gaza was within reach, rejecting the latest offer from Hamas for a ceasefire.
World
Feb 7
The West Block Transcript – Episode 31, Season 13
The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson speaks to a former Israeli prime minister, a reporter with The Globe and Mail and the Asia Pacific Foundation.
Canada
Apr 14
