Several aid organizations suspended their operations in Gaza following Israel's strikes on Monday night which killed seven humanitarian workers from World Central Kitchen.
US Defense Secretary Austin to meet Israeli Defense Minister Gallant discussing hostage release, aid to Gaza, and Rafah plans.
"AARO found no empirical evidence for claims that the USG and private companies have been reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology," the report said.
Both Kirby and Ryder fielded questions from reporters about the role the US is playing in helping to provide Israel with military assistance for its war against Hamas in Gaza.
More specifically, at the congressional hearing, Austin was asked how many Palestinian women and children had been killed by Israel, and Austin replied: "It is over 25,000."
The updated list is one of the numerous actions Washington has taken in recent years to highlight and restrict Chinese companies that it says may strengthen Beijing's military.
The Pentagon denied any connection with the international pop sensation.
White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said the US is taking away the Houthis' capability with "each and every strike."
Even members of the White House's National Security Council were not informed, and Congress was apparently notified only 15 minutes before the press.
The sale comes as Israel intensifies its offensive in the Gaza Strip. The US has pressed Israel to minimize civilian casualties in Gaza and has called to scale down the war in the coming weeks.
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