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Why the US paused the delivery of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel ahead of a possible Rafah attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — As it targets Hamas’ underground tunnels in Gaza, Israel has relied on powerful 2,000-pound bombs provided by the United States. But now those deliveries are on hold. The U.S. is pausing a shipment of 1,800 of the bombs, as well as 1,700 500-pound bombs, U.S....
Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the U.N. said no humanitarian aid has yet entered and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel's military...
Pentagon chief confirms US has paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that the country was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of the United States, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said...
Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The US is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing heat over its military support for Israel's war, the Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind formal verdict this week on whether the airstrikes on Gaza and restrictions on delivery of aid have violated international and U.S. laws designed to spare...
The Latest | Blasts and gunfire heard near Rafah crossing, still closed under Israeli control
The Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza was still closed Wednesday, a day after an Israeli tank brigade captured the main entry point for vital humanitarian aid. The United Nations says northern Gaza is already in a “full-blown famine.” Israel said it reopened the Kerem Shalom...
UN food agency fears an escalation on the Lebanese-Israeli border can cripple aid efforts in Lebanon
DEKWANEH, Lebanon (AP) — If the monthslong conflict playing out on the Lebanese-Israeli border continues to escalate, the United Nations food agency won't be ready for the spike in nutritional needs across crisis-hit Lebanon, its deputy executive director said Wednesday. Clashes...
The Latest | Israel forces block Gaza's Rafah border crossing. UN says it's running out of fuel
Israeli forces have seized the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, pressing their offensive into the southern city on Tuesday. The closed border means U.N. humanitarian teams in Gaza will run out of diesel fuel by Wednesday, a senior humanitarian official said, leaving them unable to...
Kamada: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
REHOVOT, Israel (AP) — REHOVOT, Israel (AP) — Kamada Ltd. (KMDA) on Wednesday reported earnings of $2.4 million in its first quarter. The Rehovot, Israel-based company said it had profit of 4 cents per share. The biopharmaceutical posted revenue of $37.7 million in...
Kornit Digital: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
ROSH-HAAYIN, Israel (AP) — ROSH-HAAYIN, Israel (AP) — Kornit Digital Ltd. (KRNT) on Wednesday reported a loss of $13.2 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Rosh-Haayin, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 28 cents. Losses, adjusted for stock option...
CaesarStone: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
MP MENASHE, Israel (AP) — MP MENASHE, Israel (AP) — CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd. (CSTE) on Wednesday reported a loss of $5.1 million in its first quarter. The Mp Menashe, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 15 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and...
