Biden Pauses Ammo for Israel

Published: Wed, 05/08/24

Updated: Tue, 05/14/24

The administration has paused an ammunition shipment to Israel, a decision made as the U.S. pressures Israel against a full-scale invasion of Rafah, Gaza, without a plan to protect civilians.Insert Preheader


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