US Strikes Terrorist Targets in Syria as Israel Dismantles Hezbollah Leadership

US Strikes Terrorist Targets in Syria as Israel Dismantles Hezbollah Leadership

Mateo Guillamont
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September 30, 2024
US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces executed precision strikes against several terrorist operatives in Syria over the weekend. CENTCOM’s strikes parallel Israel’s expanded offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.  CENTCOM reported its strikes killed 37 terrorist operatives, including multiple senior leaders of ISIS and Hurras al-Din, an Al Qaeda affiliate. According to CENTCOM, the strikes form […]
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US Military Rescues Iranian Civilians While Fighting Iranian-Backed Houthis

US Military Rescues Iranian Civilians While Fighting Iranian-Backed Houthis

Mateo Guillamont
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August 30, 2024
The US military is reporting its Navy ships patrolling the Middle East recently rescued Iranians stranded in the ocean. US Central Command (CENTCOM) notified the public that US Navy ships rescued several Iranian mariners on August 23.  “Aiding distressed mariners is a mission that our strike group will always stand ready to support,” said Rear […]
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Balart Leads Bipartisan Congressional Taiwan Caucus’ Condemnation of Chinese Threats to Taiwanese Citizens

Balart Leads Bipartisan Congressional Taiwan Caucus’ Condemnation of Chinese Threats to Taiwanese Citizens

Mateo Guillamont
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July 18, 2024
US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) recently led the bipartisan Congressional Taiwan Caucus (CTC) in condemning new Chinese regulations aimed at Taiwanese citizens. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently enacted a series of guidelines that include the death-penalty for Taiwanese individuals found to support their state’s independence. Taiwan, which, despite lack of official US recognition, is […]
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Houthi’s Continued Assaults Spark Fresh Criticism Against Biden's Foreign Policy

Houthi’s Continued Assaults Spark Fresh Criticism Against Biden's Foreign Policy

Mateo Guillamont
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June 29, 2024
Consistent Houthi terrorist attacks throughout the Red Sea are inciting renewed conservative criticism towards President Joe Biden’s response. Almost daily, Houthi forces have executed drone attacks against ships believed to have direct or indirect links to the US, Israel, or any of their allies. Given a third of the global container shipping trade traverses the […]
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US, Israel, and Allies Fail to Prevent Houthi Strikes on Four Ships

US, Israel, and Allies Fail to Prevent Houthi Strikes on Four Ships

Mateo Guillamont
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June 25, 2024
The Houthis, an Iranian-backed terrorist group operating out of Yemen, reportedly recently struck four different merchant vessels in the Red Sea. The US, United Kingdom, Israel, and other allied nations have been attempting to deflect Houthi attacks, which often come in the form uncrewed aerial system (drone) strikes. Almost daily, Houthi forces have executed drone […]
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New Bill Would Prevent Biden From Halting Arms Sales to Israel Absent Congressional Notice

New Bill Would Prevent Biden From Halting Arms Sales to Israel Absent Congressional Notice

Mateo Guillamont
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June 24, 2024
The US President could soon see his power to obstruct arms sales and military aid to the state of Israel diminish if a new Republican Senate bill is enacted. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jim Risch (R-ID) joined other senators to introduce the Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel’s Security Act. If passed, the bill […]
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Rubio Resurfaces Debate Over Legislation on Anti-Israel BDS Movements

Rubio Resurfaces Debate Over Legislation on Anti-Israel BDS Movements

Mateo Guillamont
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June 21, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is urging his senate colleagues to “immediately” approve his Combating BDS Act. BDS stands for boycott, divestment and sanctions, a triad of tools being used by anti-Israel activists seeking to undermine Israel’s interests. The most notable episodes of recent BDS activism occurred on American college campuses during the last months of […]
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US Conservatives Back Israel Following UN Accusation of Sexual Violence War Crimes

US Conservatives Back Israel Following UN Accusation of Sexual Violence War Crimes

Mateo Guillamont
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June 20, 2024
The United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commissioner (OCHR) has published a report accusing Israel of committing war crimes throughout their war against Hamas. The list of OCHR’s accusations include the use of sexual violence starvation as a method of warfare, murder or wilful killing, intentionally directing attacks against civilians and civilian objects, forcible […]
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Concern Grows Over White House’s Omission of October 7th Victims in Sexual Violence Factsheet

Concern Grows Over White House’s Omission of October 7th Victims in Sexual Violence Factsheet

Mateo Guillamont
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June 20, 2024
The White House recently published a fact sheet outlining President Joe Biden’s actions to address sexual violence in war. However, some conservatives have criticized the fact sheet for failing to mention any actions taken in light of Hamas’ October 7th attacks, which included widely-documented sexual violence. Late last week, Vice President Kamala Harris hosted an […]
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14 U.S. Reps. from Florida Appear on Anti-Ukraine Funding List

14 U.S. Reps. from Florida Appear on Anti-Ukraine Funding List

Jackson Bakich
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June 13, 2024
14 U.S. Representatives from the state of Florida alongside Senators Rick Scott (R) and Marco Rubio (R) appear on a list provided by a Ukrainian NGO – the Data Journalism Agency – named, “From Trumpists to Communists. The Forces in the U.S. impeding aid to Ukraine and how they do it.” Investigative journalist Laura Loomer […]
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Biden Resumes Gaza Humanitarian Air Drops Following Gaza Pier Collapse

Biden Resumes Gaza Humanitarian Air Drops Following Gaza Pier Collapse

Mateo Guillamont
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June 10, 2024
The US military has resumed its Gaza humanitarian airdrop operations following the collapse of the temporary offshore pier constructed nearly a month ago. US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported the humanitarian airdrop, which included “life-saving humanitarian assistance.” According to CENTCOM, over 10 metric tons of Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) were delivered while the US has […]
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Senate Republicans Request Garland Investigate ICC Prosecutor for Potential Links to Hamas

Senate Republicans Request Garland Investigate ICC Prosecutor for Potential Links to Hamas

Mateo Guillamont
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June 8, 2024
A group of Republican Senators have requested Attorney General Merrick Garland investigate International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan. The request follows Khan’s announcement of seeking arrest warrants for Hamas and Israeli leadership for alleged war crimes. Khan’s arrest warrants for Israeli officials were met bipartisan rejection in the US. President Joe Biden, along with […]
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Return of American Sailors From Middle East Highlights Historic Violence Levels

Return of American Sailors From Middle East Highlights Historic Violence Levels

Mateo Guillamont
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May 21, 2024
American sailors on the USS Carney recently returned to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, after being deployed for more than seven months in the Middle-East. The USS Carney was tasked with intercepting land-attack cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) launched by Houthi forces toward Israel. Since Hamas’ October 7th attacks, the Houthis have launched an […]
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International Pro-Hamas Students Could Face Deportation if Republican Lawmakers Get Their Way

International Pro-Hamas Students Could Face Deportation if Republican Lawmakers Get Their Way

Mateo Guillamont
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May 10, 2024
Pressure is mounting on President Joe Biden’s administration to punish students involved in anti-Israel university protests many Republicans have characterized as pro-Hamas and antisemitic. Numerous Senators and Representatives have petitioned the Department of Homeland Security to expel any foreign national suporting Hamas and advocating the genocide of Jews through denying Israel’s right to exist. According […]
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Rubio Meets with Hostage Families as Hamas Releases New Footage of Hostages

Rubio Meets with Hostage Families as Hamas Releases New Footage of Hostages

Mateo Guillamont
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April 29, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) traveled to Tel-a-Viv over the weekend to meet with US families whose loved ones were kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7th attacks.  Senator Rubio, who is the U.S. Senate's Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman, met with the families of US citizens Itay Chen and Edan Alexander.  Itay Chen […]
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Biden Administration Signals Opposition to House Israel Standalone Funding Bill

Biden Administration Signals Opposition to House Israel Standalone Funding Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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April 17, 2024
President Joe Biden’s administration has suggested it will oppose an Israel military aid package if it is presented separately from Ukrainian aid legislation. National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby revealed as much during a White House press briefing on Monday morning.  “We are opposed to a standalone bill that would just work on Israel,” said […]
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Florida Legislators Warn of Imminent Iranian Attack On Israel

Florida Legislators Warn of Imminent Iranian Attack On Israel

Mateo Guillamont
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April 13, 2024
Florida legislators are warning of the disastrous consequences an imminent Iranian attack on Israel could have for the region.  Iranian government officials have vowed to attack Israel in the coming days as retribution for Israel’s alleged bombing of the Iranian embassy in Syria.  President Joe Biden has warned Iran against attacking as he claimed he […]
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Political Disarray Over Reports of Humanitarian Worker Deaths Following Israeli Bombings

Political Disarray Over Reports of Humanitarian Worker Deaths Following Israeli Bombings

Mateo Guillamont
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April 3, 2024
US lawmakers are responding to reports that an Israeli airstrike killed several humanitarian aid workers in Gaza earlier this week. An Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) strike killed seven workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) organization.  The IDF has accepted responsibility for the incident and apologized, calling it a “mistake” that “shouldn’t have happened.” IDF […]
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