• Israel awaits possible retaliatory attack from Iran and proxy forces

    Israel awaits possible retaliatory attack from Iran and proxy forces

    Apr 12, 2024 10:55 PM EDT

    ... Schifrin: You see the cheers there, Geoff. It all adds up to a very tense moment in the region. Geoff Bennett: Does the U.S., Nick, expect an attack on U.S. assets in the region? Nick Schifrin: The short answer is no.Multiple U.S. officials tell me they ...

  • U.S. bolsters military ties with Japan and Philippines amid Chinese provocations

    U.S. bolsters military ties with Japan and Philippines amid Chinese provocations

    Apr 11, 2024 10:40 PM EDT

    ... of these minilateral arrangements is quite clear. And so I would hope that the Trump administration would do as they did in the first term and maintain these if Trump is elected in November. Nick Schifrin: Zach Cooper of the American Enterprise Institute, thanks very much.Zach Cooper: Thanks, Nick.

  • How Muslims in Jerusalem observed Ramadan and Eid amid 6 months of war in Gaza

    How Muslims in Jerusalem observed Ramadan and Eid amid 6 months of war in Gaza

    Apr 10, 2024 10:30 PM EDT

    ... aid, for really like Marshall Plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip. Nick Schifrin: But that call feels far off, even in the Old City, with the sound of nearby gunfire and a war that is miles away, but also close to home. For the "PBS NewsHour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Israeli forces withdraw from southern Gaza as cease-fire talks resume

    Israeli forces withdraw from southern Gaza as cease-fire talks resume

    Apr 08, 2024 10:55 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: Today, State Department spokesman Matt Miller reiterated that the U.S. opposes a major ground invasion into Rafah, regardless of Israeli evacuation plans. Matthew Miller, State Department Spokesman: I think it would, number one, harm all the more than 1.4 million Palestinians. It would hinder the delivery ...

  • Israel draws international outrage after airstrikes kills 7 aid workers

    Israel draws international outrage after airstrikes kills 7 aid workers

    Apr 05, 2024 10:55 PM EDT

    ... we're looking to see in the coming days and in the coming weeks. Nick Schifrin: Israel has blamed the U.N. for food shortfalls, but is accepting responsibility for this strike, hoping not to lose the support of its closest ally. For the "PBS NewsHour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Russia continues to link terrorist attack to Ukraine despite conflicting U.S. intelligence

    Russia continues to link terrorist attack to Ukraine despite conflicting U.S. intelligence

    Apr 05, 2024 10:40 PM EDT

    ... shield your security and intelligence services from any kind of criticism, your security services will always fail you, because they feel completely impenetrable. Nick Schifrin: And so Putin's besieged fortress failed to protect its own people, the price, 145 innocent lives. For the "PBS NewsHour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • José Andrés accuses Israel of deliberately targeting World Central Kitchen members

    José Andrés accuses Israel of deliberately targeting World Central Kitchen members

    Apr 03, 2024 10:56 PM EDT

    ... Geoff Bennett: They worked for World Central Kitchen, whose founder today accused Israel of targeting his employees deliberately. That's an accusation that Israel denies. Nick Schifrin starts our coverage. Nick Schifrin: He had flown 7,800 miles from home to help feed the hungry. Today, he began his final ...

  • Was Israeli strike on aid convoy negligence or accident? Retired military leaders weigh in

    Was Israeli strike on aid convoy negligence or accident? Retired military leaders weigh in

    Apr 03, 2024 10:55 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: Wes Bryant, Hamas has rigged the battlefield. How much does that matter, in your opinion, as you assess the IDF campaign? Master Sgt. Wes Bryant: Well, Hamas' known use of human shields does not negate the other combatant, IDF in this case, the responsibility to protect civilian and ...

  • Israeli strike killing 7 World Central Kitchen members sparks international outrage

    Israeli strike killing 7 World Central Kitchen members sparks international outrage

    Apr 02, 2024 10:55 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: Secretary of State Antony Blinken: Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State: We shouldn't have a situation where people who are simply trying to help their fellow human beings are themselves at grave risk. Nick Schifrin: Multiple victims were British. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak: Rishi Sunak, British ...

  • Attack on Iran consulate in Syria escalates conflict in Middle East

    Attack on Iran consulate in Syria escalates conflict in Middle East

    Apr 01, 2024 10:55 PM EDT

    ... wants is a much more targeted operation. Both sides saying tonight they have the same objective, but the U.S. side expressed its concern and the Israeli side agreed to take those concerns. Amna Nawaz: Nick Schifrin with the very latest. Nick, thank you very much. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.