President Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday in a show of solidarity with the Jewish state in the wake of the surprise terror attack by the terrorist organization Hamas earlier this month. The Washington Times stories: White House
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Read More...The Biden administration is arranging charter flights for Americans seeking to leave Israel as most major airlines quit service there following Saturday’s attack by Hamas. The Washington Times stories: White House
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