World Dec 28 Escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah grow fears of wider outbreak of war With the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza showing no signs of stopping, exchanges of fire across the Israel-Lebanese border are raising fears of a widening conflict. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Paul Salem, the president and CEO of the Middle East…
World Dec 20 Daughter of Israeli held by Hamas discusses video showing him and 2 other hostages Amid new talks for a second cease-fire and hostage swap between Hamas and Israel, we're speaking to the family of an Israeli still held in Gaza. Noam Peri’s 79-year-old father, Chaim Peri, was one of the three men featured in…
World Dec 08 Saudi foreign minister discusses Israel-Hamas war and wider challenges in Middle East Foreign ministers from several Arab allies of the United States are in Washington this week for meetings with the Biden administration over the Israel-Hamas war. Nick Schifrin sat down with the foreign minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince…
World Dec 07 Ukrainian weapons production chief on why U.S. support is critical in fight against Russia The U.S. signed an agreement with Ukraine this week to accelerate the co-production of Ukrainian weapons. But there’s a long way to go before Ukraine has enough domestic armaments to fight the Russian military on its own. It comes as…
World Dec 05 The global implications of the U.S. debate over Ukraine military assistance As Congress continues the debate over Ukraine funding, Amna Nawaz discussed the global implications of the aid with Lisa Desjardins and Nick Schifrin.
World Dec 05 Young Palestinian released by Israel reflects on time in prison and hopes for the future More than 200 Palestinians detained or imprisoned by Israel were released last week during the truce between Israel and Hamas. Most of them were women and children. They are just some of the thousands of Palestinians held by Israel for…
World Nov 27 Family of freed Israeli hostages discusses release and loved ones still held in Gaza So far, about 70 hostages have been released by Hamas over four days of a cease-fire and as many as 175 people remain held in Gaza. Dori Roberts has family members in both situations. His cousin and her two daughters…
World Nov 24 Daughter of Israeli still held in Gaza discusses mixed feelings after 1st hostage release Twelve of the 13 Israeli hostages released from Gaza Friday were kidnapped from one kibbutz, Nir Oz. One out of four of Nir Oz’s residents were kidnapped or killed in the October 7 attacks. Chaim Peri is one of the…
World Nov 21 Families of hostages held by Hamas discuss weeks of agony and hope for release The families of hostages held by Hamas have faced six weeks of horror and worry. Amna Nawaz discussed the ordeal with Abbey Onn and Liz Hirsh Naftali. Both are awaiting the return of loved ones.
World Nov 15 Father of Israeli American held hostage by Hamas on efforts to bring him home Among the estimated 239 hostages believed to be held by Hamas in Gaza is 35-year-old Israeli American Sagui Dekel-Chen. He lives in kibbutz Nir Oz near the Gaza border, which came under brutal attack by Hamas terrorists on October 7.