US President Joe Biden will be travelling to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?page=1&amp;title=new%20orleans" rel="dofollow">New Orleans </a>on Monday (Jan 6) to meet the families of the victims of the New Year's attack that killed 14 people and injured several others, the White House announced on Friday.&nbsp;
US President Biden and his wife Jill Biden will offer condolences to the families of the victims.&nbsp;
They will also meet the officials on the ground, according to the statement.
"The President and First Lady will grieve with the families and community members impacted by the tragic attack on January 1 and meet with officials on the ground," read the White House statement.
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The suspect, Shamsun-Din Jabbar, a US citizen, drove his pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street when the people were celebrating New Year, killing 14 people.&nbsp;
During the attack, Jabbar also shot two police officers, who are now in stable condition. Later, the FBI reported that he was killed in a gunfight with police.
Jabbar also planted two homemade bombs in the city, authorities said. Although, it did not go off.&nbsp;
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The FBI also said that Jabbar acted alone in the act. Moreover, Biden met with his Homeland Security team this week and told reporters that there is no evidence of a connection between Jabbar and the man who died in a Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.&nbsp;
Earlier on Thursday, Biden in a statement offered condolences to all the grieving families of the attack.&nbsp;
"To all the families of those who were killed, to all those who were injured, to all the people in New Orleans who are grieving today, I want you to know I grieve with you," he said.&nbsp;
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"I directed my team to make sure every resource &mdash; every resource &mdash; is made available to federal, state, and local law enforcement to complete the investigation in New Orleans quickly and to make sure there&rsquo;s no remaining threat to the American people," he added.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The suspect, Shamsun-Din Jabbar, a US citizen, drove his pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street when the people were celebrating New Year, killing 14 people. 

US President Joe Biden will be travelling to New Orleans on Monday (Jan 6) to meet the families of the victims of the New Year's attack that killed 14 people and injured several others, the White House announced on Friday. US President Biden and his wife Jill Biden will offer condolences to the families of the victims. They will also meet the officials on the ground, according to the statement. "The President and First Lady will grieve with the families and community members impacted by the tragic attack on January 1 and meet with officials on the ground," read the White House statement. Also read: New Orleans attack: FBI says Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted solo, no 'definitive link' to cybertruck explosion The suspect, Shamsun-Din Jabbar, a US citizen, drove his pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street when the people were celebrating New Year, killing 14 people. During the attack, Jabbar also shot two police officers, who are now in stable condition. Later, the FBI reported that he was killed in a gunfight with police. Jabbar also planted two homemade bombs in the city, authorities said. Although, it did not go off. Also read: New Orleans attacker’s recordings reveal extreme religious views on music, sex, intoxicants The FBI also said that Jabbar acted alone in the act. Moreover, Biden met with his Homeland Security team this week and told reporters that there is no evidence of a connection between Jabbar and the man who died in a Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Earlier on Thursday, Biden in a statement offered condolences to all the grieving families of the attack. "To all the families of those who were killed, to all those who were injured, to all the people in New Orleans who are grieving today, I want you to know I grieve with you," he said. Also read: New Orleans attacker had detonator in truck, planted bombs in ice coolers: Biden "I directed my team to make sure every resource — every resource — is made available to federal, state, and local law enforcement to complete the investigation in New Orleans quickly and to make sure there’s no remaining threat to the American people," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden to visit New Orleans on Monday; to grieve with victims' families, meet officials

U.S. President Joe Biden has stated that the suspect in the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and acted alone. The driver, identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar A, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran from Texas, drove his truck into a crowd celebrating New Year's, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 30. Watch in for more details!

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New Orleans Attack: 2 Homemade Bombs Planted Near Attack Site, Says FBI

Bourbon Street Attack: FBI Says New Orleans Attacker Acted Alone

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China Bars 28 U.S. Firms From Dual-Use Exports Amid Rising Tensions

China has announced a major move to ban the export of dual-use products to 28 U.S. defense contractors, while also placing 10 in a list of unreliable entities over Washington's arms sales to Taiwan. China's Ministry of Commerce says the move aims to maintain national security and fulfill international obligations, including nonproliferation. Watch in for more details!

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U.S. President Joe Biden has stated that the suspect in the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and acted alone. The driver, identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar A, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran from Texas, drove his truck into a crowd celebrating New Year's, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 30.

New Orleans Terror Attack: Joe Biden Vows 'No Safe Harbour' For Terrorist Groups In US

Law enforcement officials have identified a U.S. Army soldier from Colorado as a likely person inside a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. 
This incident was initially thought of as a terror attack, as it took place hours after the New Orleans mass carnage on Thursday. The FBI stated that it has yet to uncover any conclusive connection between the tragic New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans, which claimed 15 lives. Watch in for more details!

US: FBI Investigates Cybertruck Blast, No Link To New Orleans Attack

Day after the US was shaken by attacks on New Year's Day, authorities have been investigating a possible military connection between the New Orleans attack suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar, and &nbsp;Matthew Livelsberger, the driver involved in the Cybertruck explosion outside US President-elect Trump's hotel in Las Vegas.&nbsp;
In other news, the Israeli military killed the chief of Hamas-run police force and his deputy in an airstrike in the Gaza humanitarian zone, Hamas said on Thursday. The strike also claimed the lives of 11 others, while 15 were injured.&nbsp;
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Authorities launched an investigation into a possible military connection between the New Orleans attack's suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, and Matthew Livelsberger, the driver in the Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas.
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World: The Israeli military killed the chief of Hamas-run police force and his deputy in an airstrike in the Gaza humanitarian zone, Hamas said on Thursday. 

Day after the US was shaken by attacks on New Year's Day, authorities have been investigating a possible military connection between the New Orleans attack suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar, and Matthew Livelsberger, the driver involved in the Cybertruck explosion outside US President-elect Trump's hotel in Las Vegas. In other news, the Israeli military killed the chief of Hamas-run police force and his deputy in an airstrike in the Gaza humanitarian zone, Hamas said on Thursday. The strike also claimed the lives of 11 others, while 15 were injured. Click on the headlines to read the full stories. Investigation on for military link between New Orleans and Cybertruck attack suspects: Authorities Authorities launched an investigation into a possible military connection between the New Orleans attack's suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, and Matthew Livelsberger, the driver in the Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Hamas police chief, deputy killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza humanitarian zone The chief of Hamas-run police force and his deputy have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, the Palestinian militant group said on Thursday (Jan 2). Who is Matthew Livelsberger, suspect in cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas? Matthew Livelsberger, a native of Colorado Springs, has been identified as the suspect in the Tesla Cybertruck explosion that happened outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Thursday (Jan 2). Indian PM Narendra Modi condemns 'cowardly terrorist attack' in New Orleans that killed 15 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (January 2) condemned the truck attack in the United States city of New Orleans, which claimed the lives of 15 people. Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol resists arrest for third day, vows to 'fight to the end' Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol resisited arrest for a third consecutive day on Thursday (January 2). Yoon remained inside his official residence and vowed to "fight" authorities who are trying to arrest him over his failed attempt to impose martial law. ‘US is breaking down’: Trump blames open borders, Democrats after deadly New Orleans attack kills 15 In a scathing statement, US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday (January 2) criticised what he called "weak, ineffective, and virtually nonexistent leadership" in the United States. His comments followed a deadly car attack in New Orleans, although he did not directly mention the incident in his post. 'Why can't Centre say it will consider genuine grievances of farmers,' asks Supreme Court The Supreme Court on Thursday heard a petition related to the ongoing farmers' protest and questioned the Centre for not making a statement that they would consider genuine demands of protesting farmers and their doors are open. US NSA Jake Sullivan to travel to India next week United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will be travelling to Delhi next week for the key US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) talks. He is expected to be in India on Monday and Tuesday and will co-chair the talks with his Indian counterpart, NSA Ajit Doval. This will be the 3rd round of iCET talks that have taken place since the launch of the initiative in January of 2023 in Washington. BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test amid poor form; Shubman Gill set to return - Report Indian Test team captain Rohit Sharma will sit out of the Sydney Test match against Australia starting on Friday (Jan 3) as the two sides prepare for the series finale. According to several media reports, Rohit has informed chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir that he will not play in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) contest with Shubman Gill replacing him in the batting order. The likely change will also see Jasprit Bumrah captain the side as he did in the Perth Test in November. Sooraj R. Barjatya to return to romance with OTT debut Bada Naam Karenge Sooraj R. Barjatya, known for giving us timeless classics in the romance genre will soon make his OTT debut with SonyLIV’s Bada Naam Karenge. With a legacy rooted in heartfelt storytelling and cherished family values, Rajshri Productions will start their OTT journey with a love story.

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Matthew Livelsberger, a native of Colorado Springs, has been identified as the suspect in the Tesla <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=cybertruck+" rel="dofollow">Cybertruck explosion</a> that happened outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Thursday (Jan 2).&nbsp;
He has been identified as the driver whose Cybertruck exploded, according to NBC affiliate KOAA News5.&nbsp;
Livelsberger was 37 years old and had several Colorado Springs addresses associated with him, the publication stated.&nbsp;
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) searched a townhouse complex, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) stated. The block is located on the east side of Colorado Springs in the Stetson Hills neighborhood.
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The FBI reached one of the addresses mentioned. However, he has not been identified by the officers yet.&nbsp;
<h2>Know about the incident</h2>
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside US President-elect Donald Trump's hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday (Jan 1). Meanwhile, at least seven bystanders suffered minor injuries.&nbsp;
The electric car arrived at the Trump International Hotel's glass entrance moments before it burst into flames. The authorities are investigating the incident as a possible act of terror.
Moreover, Turo, a peer-to-peer car-sharing platform based in San Francisco, is under scrutiny following two fatal incidents involving vehicles rented through the service.&nbsp;
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According to the authorities, vehicles involved in a deadly attack in New Orleans and an explosion in Las Vegas were rented via Turo.&nbsp;
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday (Jan 1) that both Cybertruck and F-150 suicide bomb incidents seem to be linked and look like acts of terrorism.
He also said that both vehicles involved in the Las Vegas and New Orleans attacks were rented from the same app, which creates speculation that the incidents are linked.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Appears likely to be an act of terrorism. Both this Cybertruck and the F-150 suicide bomb in New Orleans were rented from Turo. Perhaps they are linked in some way,&rdquo; Musk wrote in a post on X.
In another post, Musk stated, "Evil knuckleheads picked the wrong vehicle for a terrorist attack," adding, "Cybertruck actually contained the explosion and directed the blast upwards. Not even the glass doors of the lobby were broken."
(With inputs from agencies)

World, Trending: Livelsberger was 37 years old and has been identified as the driver of the Cybertruck that exploded. He had several Colorado Springs addresses associated with him. 

Matthew Livelsberger, a native of Colorado Springs, has been identified as the suspect in the Tesla Cybertruck explosion that happened outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Thursday (Jan 2). He has been identified as the driver whose Cybertruck exploded, according to NBC affiliate KOAA News5. Livelsberger was 37 years old and had several Colorado Springs addresses associated with him, the publication stated. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) searched a townhouse complex, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) stated. The block is located on the east side of Colorado Springs in the Stetson Hills neighborhood. Also read: What is Turo, the car-sharing app used in New Orleans attack and cybertruck blast in Las Vegas? The FBI reached one of the addresses mentioned. However, he has not been identified by the officers yet. Know about the incident A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside US President-elect Donald Trump's hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday (Jan 1). Meanwhile, at least seven bystanders suffered minor injuries. The electric car arrived at the Trump International Hotel's glass entrance moments before it burst into flames. The authorities are investigating the incident as a possible act of terror. Moreover, Turo, a peer-to-peer car-sharing platform based in San Francisco, is under scrutiny following two fatal incidents involving vehicles rented through the service. Also read: US Army veteran named prime suspect in Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel: Report According to the authorities, vehicles involved in a deadly attack in New Orleans and an explosion in Las Vegas were rented via Turo. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday (Jan 1) that both Cybertruck and F-150 suicide bomb incidents seem to be linked and look like acts of terrorism. He also said that both vehicles involved in the Las Vegas and New Orleans attacks were rented from the same app, which creates speculation that the incidents are linked. Also read: Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, incident being probed as possible terror act “Appears likely to be an act of terrorism. Both this Cybertruck and the F-150 suicide bomb in New Orleans were rented from Turo. Perhaps they are linked in some way,” Musk wrote in a post on X. In another post, Musk stated, "Evil knuckleheads picked the wrong vehicle for a terrorist attack," adding, "Cybertruck actually contained the explosion and directed the blast upwards. Not even the glass doors of the lobby were broken." (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Matthew Livelsberger, suspect in cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas?

The attack which claimed the lives of at least 15 people, while injuring dozens in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=new+orleans" rel="dofollow">New Orleans</a> on New Year's Day, has shaken the whole nation. The victims included a renowned American college football player, a young aspiring nurse, a mother of a four-year-old, and a father of two, who is remembered as "the life of the party".&nbsp;
Forty-two-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar ploughed a truck into a crowd of people celebrating the New Year in New Orleans' Bourbon Street on Wednesday, which killed 15 people while injuring dozens.&nbsp;
During the attack, Jabbar also shot two police officers, who are now in stable condition. Later, the FBI reported that he was killed in a gunfight with police.
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<h1>Who were the victims?</h1>
<h2>Martin 'Tiger' Bech</h2>
A 28-year-old former Princeton football player, Bech, was an All-Ivy League performer who played high school football at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, before getting a scholarship to Princeton University, reported CBS Sports.&nbsp;
He sustained critical injuries in the Bourbon Street attack incident and was taken to a New Orleans hospital, where he later died.&nbsp;
Reportedly, he was kept on life support until his family arrived. The university confirmed his death in a statement. "There was no more appropriate nickname of a Princeton player I coached," Princeton football coach Bob Surace said in a statement.
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"He was a 'Tiger' in every way, a ferocious competitor with endless energy, a beloved teammate, and a caring friend."
<h2>Nicole Perez</h2>
Nicole Perez, the mother of a four-year-old boy, was one of the victims of the deadly incident in New Orleans. She was out with her friends on New Year's Eve when she was struck by Jabbar as he ploughed his truck through the crowd.
Kimberly Usher-Fall, Perez's employer and family friend, confirmed her as one of the victims of the New Orleans attack. 27-year-old Perez is smart and a "good-hearted person", Fall said.
Her boss said that she was excited about a recent promotion to manager at one of Usher Fall's stores.&nbsp;
<h2>Reggie Hunter</h2>
37-year-old Reggie Hunter, who was a father of two, also died in the&nbsp; New Orleans incident on Wednesday morning.&nbsp;
His cousin Shirell Robinson Jackson described him as "full of life", and said that he messaged his family to wish them a Happy New Year, minutes after midnight.&nbsp;
"He had gotten off work and headed to Bourbon Street on a whim to ring in the new year with a cousin," his family told The Times-Picayune.&nbsp;
Jackson added that Hunter and his cousin were both hit by the truck. While Hunter died, the cousin was among the 35 injured who were taken to local hospitals.
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<h2>Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux</h2>
18-year-old Nikyra was an aspiring nurse. Her mother, Melissa Dedeaux, confirmed her daughter's death on social media.
"I lost my baby just pray for me and my family pleaseeeeee!!! God I need you now!!," the mother wrote, along with a photo of her daughter.&nbsp;
Dedeaux, also a nurse, told the local media outlet that her daughter was about to start her nurse training later this month. She said that Nikita was with a cousin and a friend, who survived the incident.
<h2>Matthew Tenedorio</h2>
Tenedorio, 25, was an audiovisual technician with a laid-back spirit and "infectious laughter" that brought joy to everyone around him, according to a fundraiser his family set up in his name.
His mother, Cathy Tenedorio, said that she saw her son for the last time at 9 pm on New Year's Eve, and said that she remembered kissing and hugging him.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World, Trending: The victims included a renowned American college football player, a young aspiring nurse, and a mother of a four-year-old. 

The attack which claimed the lives of at least 15 people, while injuring dozens in New Orleans on New Year's Day, has shaken the whole nation. The victims included a renowned American college football player, a young aspiring nurse, a mother of a four-year-old, and a father of two, who is remembered as "the life of the party". Forty-two-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar ploughed a truck into a crowd of people celebrating the New Year in New Orleans' Bourbon Street on Wednesday, which killed 15 people while injuring dozens. During the attack, Jabbar also shot two police officers, who are now in stable condition. Later, the FBI reported that he was killed in a gunfight with police. Also read: What is Turo, the car-sharing app used in New Orleans attack and cybertruck blast in Las Vegas? Who were the victims? Martin 'Tiger' Bech A 28-year-old former Princeton football player, Bech, was an All-Ivy League performer who played high school football at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, before getting a scholarship to Princeton University, reported CBS Sports. He sustained critical injuries in the Bourbon Street attack incident and was taken to a New Orleans hospital, where he later died. Reportedly, he was kept on life support until his family arrived. The university confirmed his death in a statement. "There was no more appropriate nickname of a Princeton player I coached," Princeton football coach Bob Surace said in a statement. Also read: ‘US is breaking down’: Trump blames open borders, Democrats after deadly New Orleans attack kills 15 "He was a 'Tiger' in every way, a ferocious competitor with endless energy, a beloved teammate, and a caring friend." Nicole Perez Nicole Perez, the mother of a four-year-old boy, was one of the victims of the deadly incident in New Orleans. She was out with her friends on New Year's Eve when she was struck by Jabbar as he ploughed his truck through the crowd. Kimberly Usher-Fall, Perez's employer and family friend, confirmed her as one of the victims of the New Orleans attack. 27-year-old Perez is smart and a "good-hearted person", Fall said. Her boss said that she was excited about a recent promotion to manager at one of Usher Fall's stores. Reggie Hunter 37-year-old Reggie Hunter, who was a father of two, also died in the New Orleans incident on Wednesday morning. His cousin Shirell Robinson Jackson described him as "full of life", and said that he messaged his family to wish them a Happy New Year, minutes after midnight. "He had gotten off work and headed to Bourbon Street on a whim to ring in the new year with a cousin," his family told The Times-Picayune. Jackson added that Hunter and his cousin were both hit by the truck. While Hunter died, the cousin was among the 35 injured who were taken to local hospitals. Also read: Good evening, I'm Shamsud-Din Jabbar: Footage emerges of New Orleans truck attack accused offering real estate services Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux 18-year-old Nikyra was an aspiring nurse. Her mother, Melissa Dedeaux, confirmed her daughter's death on social media. "I lost my baby just pray for me and my family pleaseeeeee!!! God I need you now!!," the mother wrote, along with a photo of her daughter. Dedeaux, also a nurse, told the local media outlet that her daughter was about to start her nurse training later this month. She said that Nikita was with a cousin and a friend, who survived the incident. Matthew Tenedorio Tenedorio, 25, was an audiovisual technician with a laid-back spirit and "infectious laughter" that brought joy to everyone around him, according to a fundraiser his family set up in his name. His mother, Cathy Tenedorio, said that she saw her son for the last time at 9 pm on New Year's Eve, and said that she remembered kissing and hugging him. (With inputs from agencies)

Who were the victims of New Orleans attack?

The ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas over the ceasefire and hostage deal have reached a dead end, Arab mediators told the Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;
The mediators said that despite new hopes for their renewed talks, Israel and Hamas&nbsp;discussions to secure the deal have hit an impasse.&nbsp;
They added that the deal is unlikely to be completed by the end of Biden's administration.&nbsp;
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The two sides were considering a 60-day truce that would see the release of up to 30 hostages while Israel would set free Palestinian prisoners and increase the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Both parties hardened their positions," with Israel insisting that only living hostages be freed and refusing to approve some of the Palestinian prisoners named by Hamas, the report stated.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=hamas" rel="dofollow">Hamas </a>has been insisting on a path toward the end of the war, which was initiated by it only with the attack on October 7, 2023.&nbsp;
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The Arab mediators told the Journal that they expect both sides to return to the negotiating table after US President-elect Donald Trump takes office this month.&nbsp;
Earlier on Tuesday, Hamas reportedly rejected 12 of the 34 hostages that Israel asked to release. Instead, Hamas offered the release of 22 living hostages and 12 bodies.&nbsp;
Trump, on Tuesday, warned Palestinian militant group Hamas to release hostages held captive in Gaza before he takes office.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re gonna see what happens, I&rsquo;ll put it this way: they better let the hostages come back soon," Trump said while speaking to a reporter about whether he spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the possibility of a ceasefire and hostage deal.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Hell to pay'</h2>
This comes after Trump took to his official Truth Social handle and issued a stern warning to Hamas to release the hostages before Jan 20, the day when he assumes office, and warned "hell to pay" if Hamas continued to hold the abductees hostage.
&ldquo;...Please let this Truth serve to represent that if the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be all hell to pay in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity&rdquo;, he said.&nbsp;
Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.
(With inputs from agencies)

World, Middle East: The mediators said that despite new hopes for Israel-Hamas renewed talks, they have hit an impasse, adding that it is unlikely to be done by the end of Biden's administration. 

The ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas over the ceasefire and hostage deal have reached a dead end, Arab mediators told the Wall Street Journal. The mediators said that despite new hopes for their renewed talks, Israel and Hamas discussions to secure the deal have hit an impasse. They added that the deal is unlikely to be completed by the end of Biden's administration. Also read: Trump warns Hamas to 'let hostages come back soon' The two sides were considering a 60-day truce that would see the release of up to 30 hostages while Israel would set free Palestinian prisoners and increase the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. “Both parties hardened their positions," with Israel insisting that only living hostages be freed and refusing to approve some of the Palestinian prisoners named by Hamas, the report stated. Meanwhile, Hamas has been insisting on a path toward the end of the war, which was initiated by it only with the attack on October 7, 2023. Also read: Israel kills Hamas commander who led Oct 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz The Arab mediators told the Journal that they expect both sides to return to the negotiating table after US President-elect Donald Trump takes office this month. Earlier on Tuesday, Hamas reportedly rejected 12 of the 34 hostages that Israel asked to release. Instead, Hamas offered the release of 22 living hostages and 12 bodies. Trump, on Tuesday, warned Palestinian militant group Hamas to release hostages held captive in Gaza before he takes office. “We’re gonna see what happens, I’ll put it this way: they better let the hostages come back soon," Trump said while speaking to a reporter about whether he spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the possibility of a ceasefire and hostage deal. Also read: 'Impossible to reach deal without it,' Hamas still hasn't sent list of living, dead hostages to Israel: Report 'Hell to pay' This comes after Trump took to his official Truth Social handle and issued a stern warning to Hamas to release the hostages before Jan 20, the day when he assumes office, and warned "hell to pay" if Hamas continued to hold the abductees hostage. “...Please let this Truth serve to represent that if the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be all hell to pay in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity”, he said. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas hostage deal hit impasse; 'unlikely before end of Biden's term': Report

Days after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=south+korea+plane+crash" rel="dofollow">deadly plane crash</a> in South Korea, the investigators have extracted data from one of two black boxes retrieved from the crashed Jeju Air plane.
The data extracted from the cockpit voice recorder will be converted into an audio file. Meanwhile, the second black box, which is a flight data recorder, will be sent to the US for analysis.&nbsp;
The recorder had some external damage, including a missing connector that links its data storage unit to the power supply, Yonhap News Agency reported.&nbsp;
South Korea's Deputy Minister for civil aviation, Joo Jong-wan, said that the initial data had been extracted from the Boeing 737-800's cockpit voice recorder, adding that the contents were being converted into audio file.&nbsp;
The plane crashed on Sunday (Dec 29) shortly after landing, killing 179 people out of the total 181 on board. Both of them were crew members seated at the rear tail section of the aircraft. Their seating is what saved them.
This was one of the deadliest aviation disasters in South Korea in decades.&nbsp;
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<h2>What is a black box?</h2>
The black boxes are placed in the tail of an aircraft, which apparently sustains the least damage in an accident. These boxes are designed to survive high-speed impact and fires.&nbsp;
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The US and South Korean authorities are hoping that the devices will provide crucial clues about events which led to the pilot's attempt to land after the aircraft's landing gear apparently failed to deploy.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The damaged flight data recorder has been deemed unrecoverable for data extraction domestically,&rdquo; Joo said, adding, &ldquo;It was agreed today to transport it to the United States for analysis in collaboration with the US National Transportation Safety Board.&rdquo;
The deadly crash happened when the Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Bangkok to Muan attempted to land shortly after 9 am but crashed into a fence.
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Shocking videos of the accident show the twin-engine plane skidding off the runway, crashing, and bursting into flames. It made a Mayday call and appears to have attempted a belly landing as the landing gear might have malfunctioned.
An &ldquo;initial extraction (of the cockpit voice recorder) has already been completed,&rdquo; Joo said.
It could take around two days for investigators to convert the data, the ministry said, adding that transferring the damaged data recorder to the US could help them get to the bottom of the disaster.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: South Korea's Deputy Minister for civil aviation said the initial data had been extracted from the cockpit voice recorder, and the contents are being converted into audio file.

Days after the deadly plane crash in South Korea, the investigators have extracted data from one of two black boxes retrieved from the crashed Jeju Air plane. The data extracted from the cockpit voice recorder will be converted into an audio file. Meanwhile, the second black box, which is a flight data recorder, will be sent to the US for analysis. The recorder had some external damage, including a missing connector that links its data storage unit to the power supply, Yonhap News Agency reported. South Korea's Deputy Minister for civil aviation, Joo Jong-wan, said that the initial data had been extracted from the Boeing 737-800's cockpit voice recorder, adding that the contents were being converted into audio file. The plane crashed on Sunday (Dec 29) shortly after landing, killing 179 people out of the total 181 on board. Both of them were crew members seated at the rear tail section of the aircraft. Their seating is what saved them. This was one of the deadliest aviation disasters in South Korea in decades. Also read: South Korea plane crash | Tears, empty desks: Office mourns death of five colleagues in Jeju Air accident What is a black box? The black boxes are placed in the tail of an aircraft, which apparently sustains the least damage in an accident. These boxes are designed to survive high-speed impact and fires. Also read: South Korea plane crash had two survivors. What saved them? The US and South Korean authorities are hoping that the devices will provide crucial clues about events which led to the pilot's attempt to land after the aircraft's landing gear apparently failed to deploy. “The damaged flight data recorder has been deemed unrecoverable for data extraction domestically,” Joo said, adding, “It was agreed today to transport it to the United States for analysis in collaboration with the US National Transportation Safety Board.” The deadly crash happened when the Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Bangkok to Muan attempted to land shortly after 9 am but crashed into a fence. Also read: South Korean plane crash: Over 60,000 people cancel Jeju Air flight reservations after tragedy, says report Shocking videos of the accident show the twin-engine plane skidding off the runway, crashing, and bursting into flames. It made a Mayday call and appears to have attempted a belly landing as the landing gear might have malfunctioned. An “initial extraction (of the cockpit voice recorder) has already been completed,” Joo said. It could take around two days for investigators to convert the data, the ministry said, adding that transferring the damaged data recorder to the US could help them get to the bottom of the disaster. (With inputs from agencies)

S Korea plane crash: Data extracted from one black box, the other being sent to US for analysis

The United States unveiled sanctions Tuesday against Iranian and Russian organizations, alleging they had sought to interfere in the US election.
The groups targeted were the Cognitive Design Production Center, a subordinate organization of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and the Moscow-based Center for Geopolitical Expertise.
"The Governments of Iran and Russia have targeted our election processes and institutions and sought to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns," said Bradley Smith, Acting Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence.
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State Department spokesman Matthew Miller added in a separate statement that the United States closely monitors "efforts by malicious actors to influence or interfere in the integrity of our elections."
"We remain committed to promoting accountability for state-sponsored actors who attempt to undermine public trust in our democratic institutions," Miller said.
The groups, which are affiliates of the IRGC and the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) respectively, "aimed to stoke socio-political tensions and influence the US electorate," said the US Treasury Department.
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It added that the Cognitive Design Production Center had planned influence operations since at least 2023, to "incite socio-political tensions among the US electorate in the lead up to the 2024 US elections, on behalf of the IRGC."
The Center for Geopolitical Expertise, meanwhile, was said to direct and subsidize the production of deepfakes -- &nbsp;manipulations of genuine audio, photos or video of people to create false likenesses -- while circulating disinformation about candidates in the 2024 US election, the Treasury added.&nbsp;
Besides the center, its director Valery Mikhaylovich Korovin was also hit by sanctions.
The sanctions add to earlier ones imposed on the IRGC, GRU, and other proxy groups.
Earlier this year, the US government charged that Iranian authorities sought to undermine confidence in US democratic institutions.
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They allegedly used "social engineering and other efforts to gain access to individuals with direct access to the presidential campaigns of both parties," the Treasury said.
In a separate notice, the Treasury Department also announced sanctions Tuesday on Russian judge Olesya Mendeleeva over the detention of former Moscow city councilor Alexei Gorinov.
Gorinov had been convicted for speaking out against Moscow's war in Ukraine.
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"Russia's manipulation of its legal system silences dissent and suffocates the truth about Russia's indefensible war against Ukraine," Smith of the Treasury added.
On Monday, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Russia called for the immediate and unconditional release of Gorinov.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World: The groups targeted were the Cognitive Design Production Center, a subordinate organization of Iran's IRGC and the Moscow-based Center for Geopolitical Expertise.

The United States unveiled sanctions Tuesday against Iranian and Russian organizations, alleging they had sought to interfere in the US election. The groups targeted were the Cognitive Design Production Center, a subordinate organization of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and the Moscow-based Center for Geopolitical Expertise. "The Governments of Iran and Russia have targeted our election processes and institutions and sought to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns," said Bradley Smith, Acting Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. Also read: Biden: No strikes on Iran ‘today,’ but targeting its oil facilities remains an option State Department spokesman Matthew Miller added in a separate statement that the United States closely monitors "efforts by malicious actors to influence or interfere in the integrity of our elections." "We remain committed to promoting accountability for state-sponsored actors who attempt to undermine public trust in our democratic institutions," Miller said. The groups, which are affiliates of the IRGC and the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) respectively, "aimed to stoke socio-political tensions and influence the US electorate," said the US Treasury Department. Also read: US can 'deploy forces on short notice' to prevent Iran from 'expanding the conflict': Pentagon It added that the Cognitive Design Production Center had planned influence operations since at least 2023, to "incite socio-political tensions among the US electorate in the lead up to the 2024 US elections, on behalf of the IRGC." The Center for Geopolitical Expertise, meanwhile, was said to direct and subsidize the production of deepfakes -- manipulations of genuine audio, photos or video of people to create false likenesses -- while circulating disinformation about candidates in the 2024 US election, the Treasury added. Besides the center, its director Valery Mikhaylovich Korovin was also hit by sanctions. The sanctions add to earlier ones imposed on the IRGC, GRU, and other proxy groups. Earlier this year, the US government charged that Iranian authorities sought to undermine confidence in US democratic institutions. Also read: Palestinian leader predicts Trump will 'destroy' Iran: Report They allegedly used "social engineering and other efforts to gain access to individuals with direct access to the presidential campaigns of both parties," the Treasury said. In a separate notice, the Treasury Department also announced sanctions Tuesday on Russian judge Olesya Mendeleeva over the detention of former Moscow city councilor Alexei Gorinov. Gorinov had been convicted for speaking out against Moscow's war in Ukraine. Also read: Iran slams Israel for 'brazen admission' of killing Hamas leader Haniyeh, calls it 'heinous crime' "Russia's manipulation of its legal system silences dissent and suffocates the truth about Russia's indefensible war against Ukraine," Smith of the Treasury added. On Monday, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Russia called for the immediate and unconditional release of Gorinov. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US imposes sanctions on Iran, Russian groups over election interference

The U.S. Treasury Department has claimed that a China state-sponsored actor was behind a cyber breach earlier this month. According to a letter to Congress, the breach resulted in the access of some of the U.S. Treasury Department's workstations. In this letter to the leadership of the Senate Banking Committee, the Treasury said that, based on available indicators, the incident has been attributed to a China state-sponsored advanced persistent threat actor. Watch in for more details!

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A federal appeals court has upheld a $5 million verdict that Jean Carroll won against Donald Trump, after a jury found the former U.S. president liable for sexually abusing and later defaming the former magazine columnist. Trump maintains he has never encountered Carroll. The case continues despite Trump having won a second four-year White House term. His inauguration as the 47th president of the United States is scheduled to take place on January 20th. The 119th Congress will convene on January 3rd, with new members being sworn in, and the House will vote on a speaker on January 5th. Trump has thrown his support behind Speaker Mike Johnson. Watch this report for more details!

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A federal appeals court has upheld a $5 million verdict that Jean Carroll won against Donald Trump, after a jury found the former U.S. president liable for sexually abusing and later defaming the former magazine columnist.
 Watch this report for more details!

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China has launched a series of operations around the island of Hainan in the South China Sea. This move comes after days of U.S. and Philippine planes and vessels operating in the waters, airspace, and surrounding areas of the island.

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In 2024, two of the most vibrant democracies, India and the United States, conducted their elections. While many A-listers from Hollywood proudly endorsed their favourite candidates in the U.S., the Indian election witnessed the actual participation of celebrities in politics. This year well-known stars such as Kangana Ranaut and Arun Govil tried their hands at politics for the first time.  Find out more about your favourite celebrities and their activities in this episode of E-Club.

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As the United States prepared for one of its busiest travel weekends, bad weather took a severe toll on holiday plans. On Saturday, a deadly tornado struck Southeastern states, including Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, killing two people and injuring six others. Watch in for more details!

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Jimmy Carter, the former US president died at the age of 100 on Sunday (Dec 29) in Georgia. Carter had a special place in India, with one village in Haryana named after him after his visit.
Carter was the third American leader to visit India. On January 3, 1978, he travelled to the village of Daulatpur Nasirabad, which is located an hour away from New Delhi. On his visit, he was accompanied by First Lady Rosalynn Carter, following which the village was renamed Carterpuri.
Carter also has a personal connection to India, as his mother worked as a health volunteer with the Peace Corps in India during the late 1960s.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/carterpuri-an-indian-village-named-after-former-us-president-282226" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
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<h2>Looking back: When WION visited Carterpuri</h2>
WION visited the village in February 2020 and spoke to the residents.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Many people have been telling about his visit. There are many such memories here in the village. He was welcomed with great joy,&rdquo; a villager told WION.
Atack Singh Baghel, who was 24 when Carter came to the village, told WION, &ldquo;It was festivity in the village when he came. He called on the village panchayat and presented the proposal of renaming the village Carterpuri.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Communication continued between the white house and the village for a long time later,&rdquo; Kartar Singh Baghel, Atack's elder brother said.
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&ldquo;It became a personal relationship and we used to tell, a man from this village is in the white house,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp;
Following his visit, Jimmy Carter wrote to Bup Singh Yada, headman of Carterpuri saying, &ldquo;I very much appreciated the warm hospitality and friendship which you and all the people of Carterpuri extended to me when I visited your village.&rdquo;
&ldquo;It was, without doubt, one of the high points of my entire foreign travel and represented an experience I shall not soon forget,&rdquo; he expressed his gratitude.
The former First Lady also wrote to the village saying, &ldquo;Jimmy and I were pleased to receive the lovely gifts on the occasion of our visit to India. They will always remind us of our wonderful time in Carterpuri... thank you so much for these gifts and for your gracious hospitality.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

Carter also has a personal connection to India, as his mother worked as a health volunteer with the Peace Corps in India during the late 1960s.

Jimmy Carter, the former US president died at the age of 100 on Sunday (Dec 29) in Georgia. Carter had a special place in India, with one village in Haryana named after him after his visit. Carter was the third American leader to visit India. On January 3, 1978, he travelled to the village of Daulatpur Nasirabad, which is located an hour away from New Delhi. On his visit, he was accompanied by First Lady Rosalynn Carter, following which the village was renamed Carterpuri. Carter also has a personal connection to India, as his mother worked as a health volunteer with the Peace Corps in India during the late 1960s. Also read | Jimmy Carter, former US president, dies at 100: Life, legacy and more Looking back: When WION visited Carterpuri WION visited the village in February 2020 and spoke to the residents. “Many people have been telling about his visit. There are many such memories here in the village. He was welcomed with great joy,” a villager told WION. Atack Singh Baghel, who was 24 when Carter came to the village, told WION, “It was festivity in the village when he came. He called on the village panchayat and presented the proposal of renaming the village Carterpuri.” “Communication continued between the white house and the village for a long time later,” Kartar Singh Baghel, Atack's elder brother said. Also read | Carterpuri, an Indian village named after former US President “It became a personal relationship and we used to tell, a man from this village is in the white house,” he added. Following his visit, Jimmy Carter wrote to Bup Singh Yada, headman of Carterpuri saying, “I very much appreciated the warm hospitality and friendship which you and all the people of Carterpuri extended to me when I visited your village.” “It was, without doubt, one of the high points of my entire foreign travel and represented an experience I shall not soon forget,” he expressed his gratitude. The former First Lady also wrote to the village saying, “Jimmy and I were pleased to receive the lovely gifts on the occasion of our visit to India. They will always remind us of our wonderful time in Carterpuri... thank you so much for these gifts and for your gracious hospitality.” (With inputs from agencies)

Jimmy Carter’s ‘personal relationship’ with India’s Carterpuri: Trip down memory lane

China's economy has shown resilience despite challenges from the trade war, the pandemic, and a collapse in the property market. According to the latest five-year census by the National Bureau of Statistics, the country's GDP was revised upward by 2.7%, reaching approximately $17.7 trillion. The manufacturing sector, despite facing external pressures, continues to be a major employer, with over 104.8 million workers in 2023.

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The three migrants lost their lives in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Britain. The tragic incident occurred when a boat carrying the migrants ran into trouble near a public beach in France's Sangatte. Watch in for more details!

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The United States has been the key ally of Israel and Ukraine in their wars with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Russia respectively. However, the nature of the support to the warring nations has been different in its own way.&nbsp;
Be it in terms of military or financial aid, America has been defending Israel and Ukraine since the beginning of the wars as it shares good relations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=zelensky" rel="dofollow">Zelensky </a>and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.&nbsp;
In comparison, Netanyahu defies US President Joe Biden more bluntly than Zelensky, as the Ukrainian president has been more sympathetic since the war started.&nbsp;
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Despite the US talks and advice, Zelensky has not been taking meaningful steps to achieve a realistic ceasefire with Russia. However, he is hoping to reclaim all of Ukraine's lost territory by force.&nbsp;
<h2>US support to Ukraine</h2>
The Russia-Ukraine war has been going on now for more than two years, in which Washington has been playing a key role in providing military aid to Ukraine in its fight with one of the world's most powerful militaries.&nbsp;
Since 2022, the US Congress has passed five bills and provided a total of USD 175 billion, mostly for intelligence, weapons, and training.&nbsp;
A major shift in US support for Ukraine came to light when the Biden administration authorised Kyiv to use US-supplied long-range missiles to strike deeper inside Russia.&nbsp;
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This came after Russia positioned North Korean troops along Ukraine's northern border to try to reclaim hundreds of miles of territory seized by Ukrainian forces.&nbsp;
However, now the situation can change in a larger perspective with Donald Trump coming into the picture as he will soon take over the US administration.&nbsp;
President-elect Trump's foreign policy approach has always been more isolationist, stressing a focus on "America First".&nbsp;
This can further affect the wide foreign interventions, especially in Europe and Ukraine. After returning to office, his position on support to Ukraine and NATO could shift, which can further reduce US aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia.&nbsp;
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<h2>US support to Israel&nbsp;</h2>
As compared to the past decades, US military aid to Israel has been the highest amid its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. In the escalating war, over 40,000 Palestinians have died, the United Nations and the Gaza health ministry stated.&nbsp;
The war began on October 7, last year, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing approximately 1,200 Israelis and taking hundreds of people hostage in Gaza.&nbsp;
Following that, the war has escalated into a wider region, and now, it is not just with Hamas, but also with Hezbollah and Iran.&nbsp;
The US has spent at least USD 17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war began, according to a report for Brown University&rsquo;s Costs of War project published in October.&nbsp;
The US, however, is bound by the Leahy Law, which means that the country cannot provide security assistance to foreign governments or groups that commit gross human rights violations.&nbsp;
However, some legal scholars have alleged that America has not applied the law in the case of Israel as it has with other West Asian countries.&nbsp;
<h2>Wider point of view</h2>
Some US and Israeli analysts have argued that Washington's aid to Israel should be reevaluated because Israel is now a wealthy country, the fourteenth richest per capita and one of the most advanced militaries in the world.
In May 2024, CFR Senior Fellow Steven A. Cook said that US military aid should be phased out over ten years and replaced with a series of bilateral agreements on security cooperation.&nbsp;
Late Martin S. Indyk, former US ambassador to Israel and CFR Distinguished Fellow, also called for alteration of the aid.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The US-Israel relationship would be a lot healthier without this dependence. Time for Israel at seventy-five to stand on its own two feet,&rdquo; he posted on X in June last year.
Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine war has taken a shift weeks before Donald Trump takes over the US administration, as Joe Biden rushes out billions of dollars more in military aid to Ukraine.&nbsp;
Recently, Trump has been insisting that Russia and Ukraine immediately reach a ceasefire, saying that Ukraine should probably prepare to receive less US military aid.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: America has been defending Israel and Ukraine since the beginning of the wars as it shares good relations with Ukrainian President and Israeli Prime Minister. 

The United States has been the key ally of Israel and Ukraine in their wars with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Russia respectively. However, the nature of the support to the warring nations has been different in its own way. Be it in terms of military or financial aid, America has been defending Israel and Ukraine since the beginning of the wars as it shares good relations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In comparison, Netanyahu defies US President Joe Biden more bluntly than Zelensky, as the Ukrainian president has been more sympathetic since the war started. Also read: Watch: Israel uses US THAAD system for first time to intercept Houthi missile. What is it? Despite the US talks and advice, Zelensky has not been taking meaningful steps to achieve a realistic ceasefire with Russia. However, he is hoping to reclaim all of Ukraine's lost territory by force. US support to Ukraine The Russia-Ukraine war has been going on now for more than two years, in which Washington has been playing a key role in providing military aid to Ukraine in its fight with one of the world's most powerful militaries. Since 2022, the US Congress has passed five bills and provided a total of USD 175 billion, mostly for intelligence, weapons, and training. A major shift in US support for Ukraine came to light when the Biden administration authorised Kyiv to use US-supplied long-range missiles to strike deeper inside Russia. Also read: Ukraine war: US Prez Biden to announce $1.25 bn military aid for Kyiv This came after Russia positioned North Korean troops along Ukraine's northern border to try to reclaim hundreds of miles of territory seized by Ukrainian forces. However, now the situation can change in a larger perspective with Donald Trump coming into the picture as he will soon take over the US administration. President-elect Trump's foreign policy approach has always been more isolationist, stressing a focus on "America First". This can further affect the wide foreign interventions, especially in Europe and Ukraine. After returning to office, his position on support to Ukraine and NATO could shift, which can further reduce US aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia. Also read: Russia sentences singer to 5.5 years in jail for criticising Ukraine offensive US support to Israel As compared to the past decades, US military aid to Israel has been the highest amid its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. In the escalating war, over 40,000 Palestinians have died, the United Nations and the Gaza health ministry stated. The war began on October 7, last year, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing approximately 1,200 Israelis and taking hundreds of people hostage in Gaza. Following that, the war has escalated into a wider region, and now, it is not just with Hamas, but also with Hezbollah and Iran. The US has spent at least USD 17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war began, according to a report for Brown University’s Costs of War project published in October. The US, however, is bound by the Leahy Law, which means that the country cannot provide security assistance to foreign governments or groups that commit gross human rights violations. However, some legal scholars have alleged that America has not applied the law in the case of Israel as it has with other West Asian countries. Wider point of view Some US and Israeli analysts have argued that Washington's aid to Israel should be reevaluated because Israel is now a wealthy country, the fourteenth richest per capita and one of the most advanced militaries in the world. In May 2024, CFR Senior Fellow Steven A. Cook said that US military aid should be phased out over ten years and replaced with a series of bilateral agreements on security cooperation. Late Martin S. Indyk, former US ambassador to Israel and CFR Distinguished Fellow, also called for alteration of the aid. “The US-Israel relationship would be a lot healthier without this dependence. Time for Israel at seventy-five to stand on its own two feet,” he posted on X in June last year. Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine war has taken a shift weeks before Donald Trump takes over the US administration, as Joe Biden rushes out billions of dollars more in military aid to Ukraine. Recently, Trump has been insisting that Russia and Ukraine immediately reach a ceasefire, saying that Ukraine should probably prepare to receive less US military aid. (With inputs from agencies)

How US support strengthened Israel and Ukraine in their wars

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/israel" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Israel</a>, for the first time, used the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-send-thaad-to-israel-what-you-should-know-about-this-powerful-missile-defence-system-767195">American Terminal High Altitude Area Defense</a> (THAAD) missile defence system to intercept a ballistic missile launched from Yemen on Friday (Dec 27), The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;
The missile was fired by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, according to reports.
The US deployed the THAAD system in Israel in October. This marks the first time, Israel used the system to intercept a ballistic missile.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-terrorist-stronghold-israeli-forces-evacuate-kamal-adwan-hospital-in-northern-gaza-8571717" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Also read: Israeli forces evacuate Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza</a>
The footage of the system launch was circulated on social media, in which an American soldier was heard saying, "Eighteen years I've been waiting for this."&nbsp;
Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media.
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מערכת ה- THAAD האמריקנית לקחה חלק ביירוט הטיל הבליסטי ששוגר אמש מתימן. אפשר לשמוע את אחד החיילים האמריקניים מתרגש "18 שנים חיכיתי לזה" <a href="https://t.co/s4VoMfMhaF">pic.twitter.com/s4VoMfMhaF</a>
&mdash; איתי בלומנטל 🇮🇱 Itay Blumental (@ItayBlumental) <a href="https://twitter.com/ItayBlumental/status/1872649121498296761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
The THAAD, or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System was used to try to intercept the missile and an analysis would determine THAAD's success, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, reported The Times of Israel.&nbsp;
However, Israel did not claim whether they used an Israeli or an American system.&nbsp;
The IDF said the Houthi missile was intercepted by air defenses, without specifying if this was an Israeli or American system.
<h2 class="left">What is the THAAD System?</h2>
Following Iran's October 1 ballistic missile attack, the US deployed a THAAD battery in Israel. The system is capable of intercepting missiles both inside and outside of the Earth's atmosphere.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-houthis-uncover-mossad-cia-spy-network-as-israel-shifts-focus-to-yemen-8566732" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Also read: Houthis &lsquo;uncover&rsquo; Mossad, CIA spy network as Israel shifts focus to Yemen</a>
THAAD relies on kinetic energy to neutralise threats and destroy incoming missiles through impact rather than an explosive warhead.
Further, a standard THAAD battery includes six truck-mounted launchers and each of them is capable of holding up to eight interceptors, along with a radar and a fire control system.&nbsp;
The system can detect threats from a range of 870 to 3,000 kilometres.&nbsp;
In the past eight days, this is the fifth such attack by the Iran-backed Houthi group on Israel.
&nbsp;Houthis had earlier claimed to have targeted Ben Gurion Airport after which Israel retaliated and launched strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including the Hezyaz power plant and infrastructure at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-chief-tedros-narrowly-escaped-israeli-attack-on-yemen-airport-8573279">Sanaa International Airport</a>.
Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: THAAD, or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System was used to try to intercept the missile and an analysis would determine THAAD's success.

Israel, for the first time, used the American Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defence system to intercept a ballistic missile launched from Yemen on Friday (Dec 27), The Times of Israel reported. The missile was fired by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, according to reports. The US deployed the THAAD system in Israel in October. This marks the first time, Israel used the system to intercept a ballistic missile. Also read: Israeli forces evacuate Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza The footage of the system launch was circulated on social media, in which an American soldier was heard saying, "Eighteen years I've been waiting for this." Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. מערכת ה- THAAD האמריקנית לקחה חלק ביירוט הטיל הבליסטי ששוגר אמש מתימן. אפשר לשמוע את אחד החיילים האמריקניים מתרגש "18 שנים חיכיתי לזה" pic.twitter.com/s4VoMfMhaF — איתי בלומנטל 🇮🇱 Itay Blumental (@ItayBlumental) December 27, 2024 The THAAD, or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System was used to try to intercept the missile and an analysis would determine THAAD's success, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, reported The Times of Israel. However, Israel did not claim whether they used an Israeli or an American system. The IDF said the Houthi missile was intercepted by air defenses, without specifying if this was an Israeli or American system. What is the THAAD System? Following Iran's October 1 ballistic missile attack, the US deployed a THAAD battery in Israel. The system is capable of intercepting missiles both inside and outside of the Earth's atmosphere. Also read: Houthis ‘uncover’ Mossad, CIA spy network as Israel shifts focus to Yemen THAAD relies on kinetic energy to neutralise threats and destroy incoming missiles through impact rather than an explosive warhead. Further, a standard THAAD battery includes six truck-mounted launchers and each of them is capable of holding up to eight interceptors, along with a radar and a fire control system. The system can detect threats from a range of 870 to 3,000 kilometres. In the past eight days, this is the fifth such attack by the Iran-backed Houthi group on Israel. Houthis had earlier claimed to have targeted Ben Gurion Airport after which Israel retaliated and launched strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including the Hezyaz power plant and infrastructure at Sanaa International Airport. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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