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 20 American mother and daughter kidnapped by Hamas are first hostages released from Gaza Two Americans held hostage for nearly two weeks by Hamas following the terror attacks of October 7 are free tonight. Judith Raanan and her daughter Natalie were released Friday evening after mediation by the government of Qatar. Nick Schifrin reports.
World Oct 19 Ex-State Department official explains resigning over U.S. response to Israel-Hamas war The war between Israel and Hamas has caused an eruption of anger and grief in many corners of the world. It has also launched governments into action with the U.S. and the Biden White House among them. Josh Paul resigned…
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 17 Families of Americans kidnapped by Hamas describe anguish and what they want Biden to do One of President Biden’s most pressing concerns on his trip to Israel is the fate of as many as 13 Americans being held hostage by Hamas. They are among some 200 hostages in Gaza. Nick Schifrin spoke to the American…
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 15 U.S. intends to keep supporting Ukraine against Russia, says defense secretary While U.S. aid to Ukraine has gotten caught up in Capitol Hill politics, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he intends to support Ukraine as best he can. Austin talked about that when he sat down with foreign affairs and defense…
World Oct 14 Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. will do 'everything we can' to support Israel U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the Pentagon will give Israel everything it needs to wage war on Hamas, even as it continues its support of Ukraine in its war with Russia. Foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifrin sat…
World Oct 13 Defense secretary visits Israel in latest show of U.S. support for fight against Hamas Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a quick trip to Israel Friday from NATO meetings in Brussels, the second U.S. cabinet official in as many days to visit. Nick Schifrin traveled on this whirlwind journey with Austin and spoke with the…
World Oct 12 People in Gaza describe living through bombings with no way to escape More than 2 million people live in Gaza, one of the most densely populated corners of the planet. In the six days since Hamas’ terrorist attacks, Israel says it has dropped 6,000 bombs on Gaza. The UN says 650,000 Gazans…