• Experts discuss Gaza cease-fire negotiations as Netanyahu rejects Hamas' latest terms

    Experts discuss Gaza cease-fire negotiations as Netanyahu rejects Hamas' latest terms

    Feb 07, 2024 11:40 PM EDT

    One of them is in prison, Marwan Barghouti, who is ready for a compromise. Nick Schifrin: Marwan Barghouti, whom Israel tried and convicted of terrorism charges 20 years ago, but maintains his political viability and is one of the most popular Palestinian leaders today. Marwan Muasher: Absolutely. I mean, we ...

  • Blinken returns to Middle East in push for Gaza cease-fire, release of hostages

    Blinken returns to Middle East in push for Gaza cease-fire, release of hostages

    Feb 05, 2024 11:45 PM EDT

    ... Gaza and release Israeli hostages. The Biden administration hopes that deal could lead to larger diplomatic initiatives across the region. But how realistic is that? Nick Schifrin takes a closer look. Nick Schifrin: In the heart of Gaza City, in neighborhoods they thought they'd cleared, Israeli soldiers fight courtyard ...

  • Experts discuss obstacles to Palestinian statehood and Saudi-Israeli normalization

    Experts discuss obstacles to Palestinian statehood and Saudi-Israeli normalization

    Feb 05, 2024 11:40 PM EDT

    ... Jerusalem district court. I suspect, if he goes through this deal, far from his being his legacy, I think it's going to number his days. Nick Schifrin: Aaron David Miller, Khaled Elgindy, thank you very much to you both.Aaron David Miller: Thank you, Nick. Khaled Elgindy: Thank you.

  • U.S. strikes Iran-backed militias in retaliation for deadly attack on American troops

    U.S. strikes Iran-backed militias in retaliation for deadly attack on American troops

    Feb 02, 2024 11:55 PM EDT

    ... been no communication between Iran and Washington. But, again, what Washington is trying to do is stop the attacks, but not go to war with Iran. Amna Nawaz: Nick Schifrin with the late-breaking news of these U.S. strikes overseas. Nick, thank you so much. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Austin apologizes for failing to tell White House about his cancer and hospitalization

    Austin apologizes for failing to tell White House about his cancer and hospitalization

    Feb 01, 2024 11:55 PM EDT

    ... in Iraq and Syria. The question now is, William, of course, how the administration will punish Iran itself or just its proxies after 160 attacks on U.S. forces in the last three months across Iraq and Syria. William Brangham: Nick Schifrin, thank you so much.Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Russian politician denounces Ukraine war, wants to be 'free from Putin's shackles'

    Russian politician denounces Ukraine war, wants to be 'free from Putin's shackles'

    Feb 01, 2024 11:40 PM EDT

    ... a fly that accidentally flew into the mouth. I am convinced that such a natural and necessary cleansing of society will only strengthen our country. Nick Schifrin: For his sins, Medvedev was kicked out of the Communist Party and the local parliament threw him out. The vote was 33-0 ...

  • U.S. blames Iran-backed militia for deadly attack, leaving Middle East on edge

    U.S. blames Iran-backed militia for deadly attack, leaving Middle East on edge

    Jan 31, 2024 11:45 PM EDT

    ... that perhaps they have realized that they have come to the brink of something dangerous and may back away. That does not end the conflict. Nick Schifrin: Yes. Vali Nasr: This will continue while this war is going on in Gaza. Nick Schifrin: Vali Nasr, Reuel Marc Gerecht, thank you ...

  • U.S. prepares response to Jordan attack as Qatar pushes for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

    U.S. prepares response to Jordan attack as Qatar pushes for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

    Jan 30, 2024 11:55 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: Many U.S. officials don't believe that this is actually about Gaza. This is about Iran, Iran pushing these or supplying the information, the intelligence, the weaponry to these Iranian-backed proxies in Iraq and Syria and the Houthis in Yemen to be able to launch these ...

  • Biden vows to respond to drone attack on U.S. base in Jordan

    Biden vows to respond to drone attack on U.S. base in Jordan

    Jan 29, 2024 11:55 PM EDT

    ... to be temporary. And U.S. officials are trying to make sure that it's as short as possible so that UNRWA activities are actually not stopped. Geoff Bennett: Nick Schifrin, thank you for that reporting and for unpacking all of those developments. We appreciate it. Nick Schifrin: Thanks, Geoff.

  • NATO chief discusses future of western support for Ukraine

    NATO chief discusses future of western support for Ukraine

    Jan 29, 2024 11:45 PM EDT

    ... More and more allies meet the guideline of spending 2 percent of GDP. And, in total, they have added 450 billion U.S. dollars. Nick Schifrin: Yes. Jens Stoltenberg: So, different U.S. administrations have called for more defense spending. They were right, and now this is happening. Nick Schifrin ...