World Jul 02 Israel launches assault on Khan Younis after previously claiming it destroyed Hamas there Israel launched air strikes into Khan Younis overnight, a part of Gaza it had already assaulted and left a few weeks ago. A ground operation now seems likely. It's not the first time Israeli forces claimed to clear Hamas from…
World Jul 01 What’s next for France after far-right wins big in 1st round of snap elections France is closer than ever in its modern history to being governed by the far-right. Parliamentary elections are the country’s most consequential in decades and will have implications across Europe and for the United States. Nick Schifrin discussed the first…
World Jun 26 As Gershkovich’s trial begins, a look at the chances of a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap For the first time since the Cold War, a journalist has gone on trial in Russia for espionage. The Wall Street Journal’s Evan Gershkovich appeared in court accused of working on behalf of the CIA. The White House calls the…
World Jun 20 Netanyahu faces doubts from Israeli military leaders over war in Gaza A diplomatic spat between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Biden administration comes amid tensions between Netanyahu and his own military. The Israel Defense Force’s top spokesman made public the military’s concerns about Netanyahu’s claim that Hamas can be destroyed.
World Jun 19 Putin signs pact with North Korea that could increase weapons for Russia’s war in Ukraine Russia and North Korea have taken a step toward improving relations. Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un pledged to help each other's defense and security and to fight off sanctions. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Robert Gallucci. He was the State…
Politics Jun 17 Sullivan: Hamas cease-fire response has both ‘understandable’ and ‘out of step’ proposals Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's top aide pronounced the peace conference this past weekend a success. It was derided just as quickly as ineffectual by the Kremlin. More than 90 nations attended the conference in the Swiss Alps. Nick Schifrin sat down…
World Jun 16 National security adviser Sullivan: Ukraine’s territorial integrity ‘has to be respected’ Israel’s military said Sunday it will limit fighting in a small area of southern Gaza to allow the passage of aid, a move condemned by far-right members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. Meanwhile, world leaders gathered in Switzerland for a Ukraine…
World Jun 14 Former CENTCOM head’s new book reflects on leading most active command in U.S. military The United States military has divided the world into different regional commands and put a general or admiral in charge of planning and conducting military operations in that part of the world. For the past two and a half decades,…
World Jun 11 Hamas seeks changes to cease-fire proposal as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens Hamas formally responded to an Israeli-backed ceasefire proposal but did not fully approve it. The negotiations will continue as the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens. Tuesday, the U.S. committed another $404 million in assistance despite limitations on aid delivery that…
World Jun 10 Parents of U.S.-Israeli citizen held by Hamas describe 8 months of hoping for his release While the rescue of four Israeli hostages is great news for some, there are still about 120 captives remaining in Gaza. One of them is Omer Neutra, a 22-year-old American and Israeli citizen who was serving as an IDF tank…