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 06 UN human rights chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ crisis in Gaza as fighting intensifies Israel intensified its military operations in Gaza's second largest city, forcing tens of thousands of Palestinians to flee and making it more difficult to deliver aid. The UN says nearly 1.9 million people, over 80 percent of Gaza's population, have…
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 30 UNICEF leader describes Israel-Hamas war’s brutal impact on children in Gaza Hamas freed more Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinians held by Israel after an 11th-hour deal extended the temporary Gaza ceasefire through Thursday night. The conflict has had the deadliest impact on children with more than 5,300 reportedly killed. Geoff…
World Nov 27 Freed Palestinian prisoner: ‘We have the right to defend ourselves’ Israel currently holds more than 7000 Palestinian prisoners. About 2000 of them are held in administrative detention, without charge. And of the 300 Palestinians whom Israel identifies as possible releases, one third are under 18. Nick Schifrin talks to one…
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 17 Israeli airstrike leaves at least 40 dead in southern city once a refuge for Gazans United Nations officials said starvation is a possibility in Gaza as they were forced to stop food and aid deliveries due to a lack of fuel. Israel said it will allow two tankers a day to enter for UN operations,…
World Nov 16 Israel drops evacuation leaflets in southern Gaza, signaling expansion of invasion Communications with Gaza are mostly cut off because of a lack of fuel to power the system there. Israel is pressing its invasion in the north, and the IDF discovered the body of one of the 240 hostages held by…
World Nov 15 A look inside the Gaza hospital raided by Israeli Defense Forces The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution calling for "urgent and extended humanitarian pauses" in the fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. It comes as Israeli forces have entered the Al Shifa hospital in Gaza and the compound…
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.