US officials: Even if Israel doesn't like it, Palestinians will get state:
In anonymous briefing to top columnist, members of Kerry's team slam Netanyahu, empathize with Abbas, warn Palestine will rise 'whether through violence or via int'l organizations' Ref. Source 4
Israel's Aggressive Spying in the U.S. Mostly Hushed Up:
Israel has been caught carrying out aggressive espionage operations against American targets for decades, according to U.S. Intelligence officials and congressional sources. And they still do it. They just don't get arrested very often. Ref. Source 7
Senate panel votes for defense bill that doubles money for Israel's Iron Dome:
The Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee approved a defense spending bill on Tuesday that would provide $621.6 million for Israeli missile defense, including $351 million for the Iron Dome system. Ref. Source 6
The FAA has told U.S. Airlines that they are prohibited from flying to or from Israel's Ben Gurion Airport for up to 24 hours.
"The notice was issued in response to a rocket strike which landed approximately one mile from" The airport this morning, the FAA said. Ref. CNN
57% of Americans back Israeli attack on Gaza:
The CNN poll conducted from Friday to Sunday - just as Israel was launching its ground operation in the conflict, which started July 8 - found that 57 percent of Americans see Israel's actions as justified, with 12 percent among those respondents saying Israel is not using enough force. Ref. Source 8