Pentagon
Israel's 'model ally' from Pentagon is key signal, even if downplayed by media - analysis
Washington signaled where it intends to anchor its Middle East strategy: in self-reliant partners willing to fight for their own security.
Pentagon's 2026 defense strategy names Israel a ‘model ally,’ shifts to ‘peace through strength’
WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction
Trump told large-scale Iran strikes would not topple Islamic Republic regime, officials tell WSJ
Report: IDF strikes Hezbollah affiliated media building in Beirut
Shrapnel falls on central Israel after Hezbollah rockets • IDF confirms potential Hezbollah successor Hashem Safieddine killed
Pentagon's private letter to Gallant, Dermer about possible arms embargo leaked to Israeli media
Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh doubled down that the letter was meant to be private correspondence and not intended for public consumption.
Israel not expected to attack Iran nuclear facilities, to focus on bases, intelligence sites - NYT
Biden and other US officials have said that strikes on nuclear facilities would be ineffective and "plunge the region into a full-scale war."
Emails show early US concerns of Israeli war crimes
US officials believed days into the war that a humanitarian crisis was forthcoming, but the Biden administration didn't acknowledge their concerns.
Biden says discussions ongoing concerning Israeli retaliation for Iran's rocket attack on Tuesday
Biden stated that discussions about Israel potentially targeting Iran's oil facilities are ongoing following Iran's recent rocket attack.
Pentagon seeking more information before classifying Beirut strike as escalation of war
The Pentagon said it is assessing the event, but had no additional information or specifics to provide at this time.
Live Updates: IDF strikes Beirut, US, France push for temporary ceasefire in North
UK government announces £5 million in support of humanitarian efforts in Lebanon • IDF detects suspicious movement on Lebanese border
US sends additional forces to Middle East as tensions soar, Pentagon says
After almost a year of war against Hamas in Gaza, Israel is shifting its focus to its northern frontier, where Hezbollah has been firing rockets into Israel in support of its ally Hamas.
Pentagon withholds $5 m. per F-35 jet as deliveries resume
F-35 deliveries resume, but $5 m. per jet is withheld until the TR-3 upgrade is complete, ensuring enhanced combat capabilities.
Gaza hostage deal needs to get done in coming days, Blinken says
There is a “fierce urgency” to get this "done in the days ahead, and we will do everything possible to get it across the finish line,” Blinken told reporters after visiting Israel, Egypt, and Qatar.
