• WATCH: Iran’s missile attack a 'significant escalation,' national security adviser Sullivan says

    WATCH: Iran’s missile attack a 'significant escalation,' national security adviser Sullivan says

    Oct 01, 2024 04:12 PM EDT

    ... firing rockets into Israel until there is a cease-fire in Gaza with Hamas, which is also supported by Iran. Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said the country’s air defenses intercepted many of the incoming Iranian missiles, though some landed in central and southern Israel. Israel’s ...

  • Israel says it struck Hezbollah's headquarters in huge explosion that shakes Lebanese capital

    Israel says it struck Hezbollah's headquarters in huge explosion that shakes Lebanese capital

    Sep 27, 2024 05:01 PM EDT

    ... the report. The toll is likely to rise significantly as teams are still combing through the rubble of six buildings. After the strikes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly cut short a visit to the United States to return home. Hours earlier, he addressed the U.N., vowing that Israel’s ...

  • Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill hundreds in deadliest day in Middle East since Oct. 7

    Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill hundreds in deadliest day in Middle East since Oct. 7

    Sep 23, 2024 10:55 PM EDT

    Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister (through interpreter): I promised that we would change the security balance, the balance of power in the north. That is exactly what we are doing. We're destroying thousands of missiles and rockets directed at Israeli cities and Israeli citizens. Nick Schifrin: And Israel expanded ...

  • Israeli strikes kill hundreds in Lebanon's deadliest day of conflict since 2006

    Israeli strikes kill hundreds in Lebanon's deadliest day of conflict since 2006

    Sep 23, 2024 06:14 PM EDT

    ... staggering one-day toll for a country still reeling from a deadly attack on communication devices last week. In a recorded message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Lebanese civilians to heed Israeli calls to evacuate, saying “take this warning seriously.” “Please get out of harm’s way now,” Netanyahu ...

  • News Wrap: Palestinian officials say Israeli airstrike on a tent camp killed at least 19

    News Wrap: Palestinian officials say Israeli airstrike on a tent camp killed at least 19

    Sep 10, 2024 10:50 PM EDT

    ... in my tent. Geoff Bennett: Also today, Israel released footage of a tunnel in Gaza where it says Hamas recently killed six hostages. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, Spokesperson, Israeli Defense Forces: But they were here in this tunnel in horrific conditions, where there is no air to breathe, where you ...

  • Israel rescues hostage from Hamas tunnel in Gaza

    Israel rescues hostage from Hamas tunnel in Gaza

    Aug 27, 2024 10:50 PM EDT

    ... minority in Israel and was working in a kibbutz when Hamas attacked. He has a large family, including two wives and 11 children. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, Spokesperson, Israeli Defense Forces: We cannot go into many details of this special operation, but I can share that Israeli commandos rescued Qaid ...

  • WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Israeli announces it rescued hostage held by Hamas

    WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Israeli announces it rescued hostage held by Hamas

    Aug 27, 2024 03:18 PM EDT

    ... for a lasting cease-fire. Those talks are ongoing in Egypt this week, but there has been no sign of any breakthrough. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced intense criticism from families of the hostages and much of the Israeli public for not yet reaching a deal with Hamas ...

  • Diplomacy intensifies to stop the Israel-Hamas war

    Diplomacy intensifies to stop the Israel-Hamas war

    Aug 16, 2024 01:26 PM EDT

    ... retaliatory offensive has killed 40,005 Palestinians, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Thursday, without saying how many were militants. Israel’s military spokesperson, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, said Thursday that Israel had killed more than 17,000 Hamas militants in Gaza in the war, without providing evidence. Diplomats hoped a ...

  • Rocket attack on soccer field in Golan Heights killed 12 children and teens, Israel says

    Rocket attack on soccer field in Golan Heights killed 12 children and teens, Israel says

    Jul 27, 2024 06:24 PM EDT

    ... broader regional war. Israel blamed Hezbollah for the strike in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, but Hezbollah rushed to deny any role. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Hezbollah “will pay a heavy price for this attack, one that it has not paid so far." WATCH: Hezbollah strikes on ...

  • News Wrap: Top UN court says Israel's rule over Palestinian territories 'unlawful'

    News Wrap: Top UN court says Israel's rule over Palestinian territories 'unlawful'

    Jul 19, 2024 10:40 PM EDT

    ... Israel has an obligation to bring an end to its presence in the occupied Palestinian territory as rapidly as possible. Amna Nawaz: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted swiftly online, writing -- quote -- "The Jewish people are not occupiers in their own land. No absurd opinion in The Hague can deny ...