US Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the Israeli government for sending COVID-19 vaccines to foreign allies before sending vaccines to Palestinians.
"We urge the Human Rights Council to look at how it conducts its business. That includes its disproportionate focus on Israel."
The US Secretary of State also said Washington would oppose any "one sided" action against Israel.
Only El Al was granted an exception to continue flying into Israel despite the border closure.
Attorney David Schoen was wary of wearing his kippah on the Senate floor on the first day of the impeachment trial of his client, former U.S. President Donald Trump.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israel's Foreign Minister on Wednesday.
Palestinian Authority Foreign Ministry: The US administration's decision to label goods manufactured in the illegal Israeli settlements as made in Israel is a war crime.
White House Senior Advisor Kushner said he believes the Trump Administration to be "the most pro-Israel I can imagine."
Senior US officials are hoping to seal one more agreement before Trump's term expires on Jan. 20.
The US, in particular, may take Morocco for a platform for quicker military, economic or security interventions in Africa.
Proposed sale to Morocco includes four US-made drones and precision-guided munitions, according to Reuters.
Sudan announced its decision to normalise diplomatic ties with Israel late last month, on the heels of Washington's decision to remove Khartoum from the SST list.
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