The US Senate has voted down a bill to restrict the Israeli military’s access to American drones. According to American media, 40 Democratic senators voted in favor of restricting Israel’s access to drones, while 59 senators supported providing Israel with the equipment and voted against the bill. The bill was introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, who also failed to pass a resolution in the Senate to restrict Israel’s access to bombs.
Arab media reports that the US Senate rejected the bill by a vote of 52 to 47. Thirty-six senators voted in favor of restricting Israel’s access to 1,000-pound bombs. American media reports that the US Senate is experiencing intense disagreement over military aid to Israel.
US President Donald Trump has called for a ceasefire in Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday.
A new threat has emerged in the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, with Indian media reporting that Iran may receive over 1,000 “manpad” missiles, which are anti-aircraft missiles that can be carried on the shoulder. The missiles are allegedly being provided by China through secret channels.
Ismael Bqai, a critic of US and Israeli policies, has called the US and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon a war crime and a crime against humanity. The Israeli military has reportedly brought the fire in the field under control, allowing the gas plant to be restarted.
Israel’s security cabinet is considering a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon. US President Trump has said that the two countries met in Washington DC on Tuesday for the first time in 34 years, with Marco Rubio in attendance.
A story about a single mother in China who has been carrying heavy cement blocks on construction sites for 16 years to raise her children and pay for their education has gone viral on social media, touching the hearts of millions of people.
US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has told Iran that the US knows what military assets Iran is moving. Fatih Berol, a spokesperson for the European Aviation Safety Agency, has said that Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left, and if Iran were to block oil shipments due to the conflict, flights in Europe could be grounded.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said that Iran is not seeking dominance in the region, but rather the protection of its sovereignty. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has advised the US to engage in dialogue with governments it opposes, rather than imposing sanctions.
