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Netanyahu Shocks US with Diplomatic Move Amid Gaza Crisis

Ceasefire resolution - Gaza conflict - Israel - Rafah - UN Security Council - US-Israel relations

Find out why Israel's decision to cancel Washington visit stunned the world amidst Gaza conflict. #Israel #Diplomacy

In a surprise move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled an upcoming high-level delegation's visit to Washington, throwing a curveball into diplomatic relations amidst the ongoing Gaza crisis. The delegation was set to discuss a planned military operation in Rafah, raising eyebrows globally. The White House, concerned about humanitarian needs and Rafah invasion, faced complications as Israel's decision added strain to the already tense situation. With the conflict escalating, the rift between Israel and the U.S. grows deeper due to this abrupt diplomatic turn.

As the international community grapples with the Gaza conflict, former U.S. President Donald Trump warned Israel about losing support for its actions. Trump's comments highlighted the delicate balance of international opinion on the crisis, urging Israel to reconsider its approach. Meanwhile, the UN's cease-fire resolution faces skepticism among war-weary Gazans who hope for US intervention to compel Israel's compliance but remain doubtful of significant change.

Despite the UN resolution, Israel remains resolute in its military actions in Gaza, with Foreign Minister Israel Katz affirming their commitment to continue despite international calls for a cease-fire. This defiance showcases Israel's determination amidst global pressure. Additionally, reports of internal concerns over pro-Israel bias in ABC Australia's coverage shed light on media representation biases, raising questions about objective reporting standards. The rift between Biden and Netanyahu grows as the cancellation of the delegation visit adds another layer of complexity to the already strained relationship.

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Netanyahu cancels Israeli delegation to US over UN Gaza vote (CNA)

The high-level delegation was due to travel to Washington to discuss a planned Israeli military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, ...

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Israel's war on Gaza live: World welcomes UN ceasefire resolution (Aljazeera.com)

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Israel-US Diplomatic Spat Complicates Gaza Situation (Voice of America)

White House uses high-level meetings with Israel defense chief to stress humanitarian needs, Rafah invasion concerns after Israel cancels delegation visit.

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Israel-Brazil crisis over Lula holocaust mention blowing over, says ... (The Straits Times)

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Trump warns Israel 'losing support' for Gaza war, with public ... (The Times of Israel)

Former US president Donald Trump warned Israelis in an interview published Monday that they were losing support for the war in Gaza, reiterating his call to ...

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Israel cancels diplomatic visit to U.S. after U.N. vote demanding ... (The Washington Post)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday canceled a trip to Washington by an Israeli delegation of top officials after the United Nations ...

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War-weary Gazans skeptical of UN ceasefire resolution (The Times of Israel)

Displaced Palestinians want to see US force Israel to implement demands of Security Council decision but remain doubtful it will.

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Israel-Hamas war: Israel cancels high-level meeting in Washington ... (NBC News)

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Trump says Hamas' Oct 7 attack was horrible, but Israel should wrap ... (Reuters)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would have reacted the same way Israel did after Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, but that Israel was losing ...

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Israel cancels high-level talks in Washington after cease-fire vote ... (WUNC)

The Security Council voted 14-0 in favor of a resolution demanding a cease-fire through the end of Ramadan in two weeks. The United States abstained from ...

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Israel cancels Washington visit after US allows UN Gaza ceasefire ... (CNN)

Tensions between the US and Israel were exposed on Monday when Washington stood aside and allowed the UN Security Council to pass a resolution calling for ...

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Donald Trump says time for Israel to 'finish up' Gaza war (Aljazeera.com)

US presidential candidate says October 7 Hamas attack was brutal, but Israel is now losing international support.

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ABC Australia staff's concerns over pro-Israel bias revealed (Aljazeera.com)

Staff warned that language in national broadcaster's coverage 'favoured the Israeli narrative over objective reporting'.

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Israel says won't cease fire in Gaza despite UN resolution (Anadolu Agency)

JERUSALEM. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Tel Aviv will not cease fire in the Gaza Strip despite a UN Security Council resolution.

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Biden-Netanyahu rift grows, as Israel cancels delegation visit (The Washington Post)

Administration officials insisted there was no U.S. policy change, while expressing disappointment in Israel's abrupt move to cancel a high-level official ...

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Israel furious at US abstention on Security Council ceasefire vote ... (Jakarta Post)

srael reacted angrily on Monday to the first UN Security Council vote to demand an "immediate ceasefire" in the Gaza war, after its closest ally the United ...

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Israel pushes back on UN ceasefire call; Gallant: We've 'no moral ... (The Times of Israel)

Gantz, Lapid say Security Council resolution will mean very little practically, but pan Netanyahu for canceling senior aides' trip to Washington over US ...

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Ex-Sanders aide calls for U.S. to take harder line with Israel (Harvard Gazette)

Sustained military assault "indefensible," Duss says. Kennedy School's Masoud disputes arguments on governance of Gaza, history of conflict.

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Perplexed by 'overreaction,' White House says PM stirring crisis in ... (The Times of Israel)

The White House suggested on Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to manufacture a crisis in US-Israel ties after he canceled plans to ...

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Israel cancels Washington visit after UN resolution demands Gaza ... (Financial Times)

The UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza on Monday after the US abstained, leading Israel to cancel a high-level visit to ...

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Israel isolated as UN security council demands immediate ceasefire ... (The Guardian)

Israeli PM cancels White House visit by two ministers and says US 'abandoned its policy in the UN' after abstaining on vote.

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UNSC to vote on new Gaza ceasefire draft as Israel besieges three ... (Aljazeera.com)

The Israeli military has besieged three hospitals in Gaza, with medical teams under heavy gunfire, as a divided United Nations Security Council is set to ...

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South Africans fighting for Israel in Gaza: what does the law say? (The Conversation CA)

South Africa is among a few countries that completely prohibit the involvement of citizens in foreign armed conflict.

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UN Security Council demands ceasefire amid Israeli airstrikes (Reuters)

The United Nations Security Council demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday as Israeli forces ...

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