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The US welcomes the fat that Israel will open the entry routes for humanitarian aid into Gaza
The White House announced that after the call of the president of the United States with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, they received “with satisfaction” the decision of the Israeli government to open several ways for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza from Israel.
In a statement, the National Security Council welcomed “the steps announced by the Israeli government,” which include “a commitment to open the (Israeli) port of Ashdod for the direct delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza,” the opening of the Erez border crossing, to the north, for the passage of aid and an increase in deliveries by Jordan to the Strip from the southern border crossing of Kerem Shalom.
“As the president (Biden) said in the call (with Netanyahu), the US policy regarding Gaza will be determined by our analysis of Israel’s immediate actions in this and other steps, including the protection of innocent civilians and the security of humanitarian workers,” said spokeswoman Adrienne Watson.
Hours before the announcement of the Israeli security cabinet, Biden had warned Netanyahu that the United States’ support for the war in the Gaza Strip could change if he did not take “concrete” actions to minimize the damage to civilians and guarantee the safety of humanitarian workers.
In the letter, the White House again emphasized that the policy of the United States regarding Gaza will be determined by the evaluation of the actions that Israel takes to comply with U.S. requests.
“We are willing to work in full coordination with the government of Israel, the governments of Jordan and Egypt, the United Nations and humanitarian organizations, to ensure that these important measures are implemented and lead to a significant increase in humanitarian aid that reaches civilians in extreme need throughout Gaza in the coming days and weeks,” the statement says.
Biden’s decision to condition his support for Israel on the ground is a turning-turn in the policy maintained since the beginning of the war.
For now, Biden has not put on the table what would be the greatest element of pressure: the restriction or conditioning of the military aid that the United States sends to Israel.
International
Floods in Central Vietnam leave 28 dead, thousands displaced
The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in central Vietnam has risen to 28, with six people reported missing and 43 injured, local newspaper VnExpress reported Friday night.
More than 22,100 homes remain flooded, primarily in the cities of Hue and Da Nang. Floods and landslides have destroyed or swept away 91 houses and damaged another 181, the report added.
Around 245,000 households are still without electricity, particularly in Da Nang, where over 225,000 homes are affected.
Additionally, 80 stretches of national highways are blocked or disrupted due to landslides. Authorities expect the flooding to continue for another day or two in the region.
International
FBI foils ISIS-Inspired attack in Michigan, arrests five teens
Kash Patel did not provide further details, but police sources told CBS News that the potential attack was “inspired” by the Islamic State (ISIS).
“This morning, the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested several individuals in Michigan who were allegedly planning a violent attack during the Halloween weekend,” Patel wrote on X.
“Thanks to swift action and close coordination with our local partners, a possible terrorist act was prevented before it could be carried out,” he added.
CBS reported that five people between the ages of 16 and 20 were arrested on Friday. At least one of them was reportedly acquainted with a former member of the Michigan National Guard, who was arrested in May for plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on a U.S. military facility in the Detroit suburbs.
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U.S. warns China over Taiwan during high-level defense talks in Kuala Lumpur
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressed concerns over China’s growing military activity near Taiwan during a meeting on Friday with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun in Kuala Lumpur.
“It was a constructive and positive meeting,” Hegseth wrote on X. “I emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance of power in the Indo-Pacific and raised U.S. concerns about China’s actions around Taiwan,” the self-governed island that Beijing claims and does not rule out invading.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting-Plus, one day after U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea. According to Trump, Taiwan was not discussed during their talks.
“The United States does not seek conflict and will continue to firmly defend its interests, ensuring it maintains the capability to do so in the region,” Hegseth added in his message.
Friday’s encounter followed a September 9 video call between Hegseth and Dong. Their previously planned meeting at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore was canceled due to Dong’s absence from the event.
Trump’s sit-down with Xi — their first since 2019 — resulted in some trade agreements but avoided addressing the issue of Taiwan, a long-standing source of tension between the world’s two largest powers.
Trump has taken a more ambiguous stance on Taiwan’s future compared with former President Joe Biden, who repeatedly stated that Washington would support Taipei if China launched an invasion. The Republican president has also criticized Taiwan for “stealing” the U.S. semiconductor industry.
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