The funding comes from an USD 8.7 billion U.S. aid package approved by Congress in April 2024, with USD 5.2 billion specifically earmarked to strengthen Israel's air defense systems.
"The Americans sometimes say they would like to cooperate with Iran. Cooperation with Iran is not possible as long as the US continues to support the accursed Zionist regime, maintains military bases, and interferes in the region," Khamenei said, according to Iranian state media.
"UNRWA is not going to play any role in it. The UN we can; we're seeing the work they're doing. The World Food Programme. ..We're willing to work with them if they can make it work, but not UNRWA. UNRWA became a subsidiary of Hamas," the US State Secretary said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump in the Knesset Chamber on Monday and spoke to Egyptian President Al Sisi as he accepted the invitation to join the Gaza Peace Summit at Sharm el Sheikh, Israeli media reported citing Channel 12 news.
US President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday as the exchange of hostages continues. He was welcomed by the top brass of Israel, and upon entry into the Israeli airspace, the Air Control thanked Trump, saying that his visit carries a deep meaning for the people.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu told the UNGA that Israeli and US forces crippled Iran's military in a June war, praised US President Trump's "decisive action," and urged the UN Security Council to reinstate snapback sanctions, warning Iran's enriched uranium stockpile "must be eliminated."
"Strategically, in my view, despite the fact that, of course, the Israelis have very, very strong military technology that Israel has become quite dependent on, but to really cozy up closer to a country that very likely at this point is going to be found guilty of genocide and who is movi
Israeli and US scientists have developed a promising new gene therapy that could one day restore hearing and balance for millions of people with genetic inner ear disorders.
Leaders from across the Middle East are gathering in the Qatari capital to discuss a coordinated response to Israel's recent strikes on Doha, Al Jazeera reported. The attacks, which Israel said targeted Hamas leadership, have sparked concerns across the region and beyond.