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Jake Sullivan, President Biden's national security adviser, has faced numerous challenges in his role, including navigating conflicts in Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Gaza. In response to Israel's military operation in Gaza, Sullivan met with Muslim and Arab-American leaders to discuss the protection of Palestinian civilians. Sullivan has been credited with forming a Western coalition to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and implementing measures to counter China's competitive advantage. However, his handling of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has been heavily criticized. Sullivan's current focus is on addressing the crisis in the Middle East and maintaining support for Ukraine, while also facing political challenges at home. [Extracted from the article]

The U.S. has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria and Iraq in an effort to deter further attacks against American forces in the region. The strikes targeted Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups that have facilitated attacks on U.S. and coalition forces. The Biden administration has stated that these attacks, which included strikes by long-range B-1 bombers, could continue for days and will be accompanied by economic sanctions and diplomacy. The U.S. has also struck targets belonging to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. [Extracted from the article]

Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen have escalated their attacks on global commercial shipping in the Red Sea, posing a challenge for the Biden administration as they try to protect trade without provoking a direct confrontation with Tehran. The attacks have increased tensions between Iran's allies and the US and Israel, and have created a new front in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The US and its allies have deployed naval ships to deter further strikes, but some companies have chosen to avoid the waterway altogether, opting for the longer Cape of Good Hope route instead. [Extracted from the article]

The Pentagon's top officer, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Gen. Liu Zhenli, in a videoconference, restoring dialogue between the U.S. and Chinese militaries after a 16-month rupture. The call followed a summit agreement between President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to resume military contacts. The resumption of military dialogue is a sign that both countries are trying to sustain positive momentum, although tensions still exist over various issues. The U.S. and China are seeking to manage disagreements and avoid misunderstandings through substantive dialogue. [Extracted from the article]

National security adviser Jake Sullivan has urged Israeli leaders to shift their military operations in Gaza from airstrikes and ground assaults to more targeted operations. The US is pressing Israel to wrap up the conflict quickly, but without presenting ultimatums. The Biden administration continues to support Israel's campaign against Hamas, but also wants to see a reduction in civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure. There is a growing rift between the US and Israel over these issues, as well as the length of the conflict and international support for Israel's campaign. [Extracted from the article]

Naqoura UNIFIL base Metula Ghajar Odaisseh Hit by Israel GOLAN HEIGHTS Alma al-Shaab Hit by Israel Ayta ash Shab Bint Jbeil Site of big battles during 2006 war Rosh Hanikra Shomera Detail israel Arab al-Aramshe Attacked by Hezbollah on Oct. 11 ISR. Keywords: israel; gfx-contrib; Asia; Developing Economies; Gaza Strip; Middle East; Mediterranean Countries; North America; Palestine; United States EN israel gfx-contrib Asia Developing Economies Gaza Strip Middle East Mediterranean Countries North America Palestine United States N.PAG N.PAG 1 10/17/23 20231014 NES 231014 Netanyahu says Israel will eliminate Hamas, as U.N. warns mass relocation to enclave's south would be disastrous TEL AVIV - Residents of Gaza braced for a lengthy assault by the Israeli military, which on Friday demanded a mass evacuation of some of the territory's most densely populated neighborhoods. In Israel, activity that indicated that a Hamas attack from Gaza might be imminent was detected by Shin Bet, Israel's internal security service. [Extracted from the article]

But another pot of money the U.S. had been using for a longer-term program to refurbish Ukraine's military and make it more compatible with North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces, the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, is empty, administration officials said. Keywords: ukraine; Asia; BRICS Countries; Emerging Market Countries; Developing Economies; Central/Eastern Europe; Europe; North America; Russia; United States EN ukraine Asia BRICS Countries Emerging Market Countries Developing Economies Central/Eastern Europe Europe North America Russia United States N.PAG N.PAG 1 10/05/23 20231003 NES 231003 Defense officials expect coffers to dry out after spending bill omits more funding for war effort European Union foreign ministers met in Ukraine on Monday and pledged solidarity with Kyiv. [Extracted from the article]