World Oct 23 Are Israel’s military tactics abiding by the laws of war? President Biden and the leaders of half a dozen European countries released a letter endorsing Israel’s right to defend itself but also called for Israel to adhere to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians. Nick Schifrin discussed those…
World Oct 19 How Biden’s trip to Israel and U.S. response to war is resonating in Middle East President Biden's trip to Israel was meant to reassure the Israeli government and people, but how is the visit being viewed in the region? Amna Nawaz got two views on Biden's trip with Marwan Muasher, a former Jordanian diplomat and…
World Oct 18 Deputy national security adviser discusses Biden’s visit to Israel and humanitarian aid President Biden reinforced United States support for Israel in its war against Hamas during his visit to the country. It comes in the wake of a deadly hospital attack that has further inflamed the raging war. Amna Nawaz discussed the…
World Oct 18 Examining intelligence assessments of who is responsible for Gaza hospital blast Tuesday, Gaza’s health ministry, controlled by Hamas, blamed Israel for an explosion at Al-Ahli Hospital and said hundreds died in an airstrike. That claim led to protests across the region and the cancellation of President Biden's scheduled summit in Jordan.
World Oct 16 Diplomatic efforts intensify in Middle East as Israel-Hamas war threatens to expand The Hamas terrorist attack on Israel shook the Middle East and threatens to expand far beyond Gaza. Secretary of State Blinken has visited seven countries across the region hoping to prevent the war from expanding, gain release for American hostages…
World Oct 11 Israeli and Palestinian leaders discuss historic escalation of violence and what’s next Israel had never seen anything like the brutal attack by Hamas and is now poised for a military operation in Gaza that Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed will exact a price that its enemies will remember for decades to come.
World Oct 09 NSC spokesman says Iran ‘complicit’ in Hamas terror but no evidence it helped plan attack The Biden administration is watching the fighting between Israelis and Palestinians very closely. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest developments and where the U.S. stands with John Kirby, the coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council.
Nation Oct 05 Army secretary outlines new plan to attract soldiers amid recruiting struggles The Army is unveiling new plans for how it will recruit soldiers. Over the past few decades, the service has struggled to meet its recruiting goals and the challenges have only increased thanks to COVID-19, a tight job market and…
Nation Oct 02 Veteran exposed to toxic burn pits wins precedent-setting lawsuit Last week in Texas, a jury ruled in favor of LeRoy Torres, a former army reservist exposed to toxic burn pits. The landmark case is seen as a major victory for veterans. William Brangham discussed the verdict with LeRoy’s wife,…
World Sep 27 How the war in Ukraine and Russian influence is shaping Slovakia’s upcoming election When the war in Ukraine began, its western neighbor Slovakia was one of the first European Union countries to provide military aid. That support, as well as Slovakia’s westward orientation, could soon be ending. The nation of 5.5 million is…