

May 13th, 2024: Israel-US Relations Crumble Amid Weapons Fallout, Putin's Major Escalation In Ukraine, & North Korean Provocations
May 13, 2024
Israel-US relations tense as IDF moves into Gaza amid fallout from weapons cut-off. Russia escalates conflict with major offensive in Ukraine. UN grants Palestinians full membership. North Korea tests new rocket launcher system, inflaming tensions on Korean peninsula.
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Gaza Conflict Escalation
- Israel is pushing further into Gaza, leading to increased tensions with the US.
- A White House report alleges Israel likely violated humanitarian law in Gaza.
Israel-US Relations
- Tensions are rising between Israel and the US over Israel's military operations in Gaza.
- The Biden administration threatened to cut off weapons to Israel, but faces Republican opposition in Congress.
Russia's Ukraine Offensive
- Russia launched a new offensive in northeast Ukraine, capturing several villages.
- This raises concerns about Putin's ambitions beyond Ukraine.