Oct 17 Netanyahu: Israel has ‘settled its account’ with Sinwar, but ‘war has not yet ended’ By Associated Press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was an “important moment in the war” to bring home the hostages being held in Gaza. Continue reading
Oct 15 Watch 9:27 Bob Woodward discusses ‘War,’ his new book breaking down world conflicts and U.S. politics By Nick Schifrin, Stephanie Kotuby, Dan Sagalyn, Alexa Gold Few journalists working today have covered as many presidents as the Washington Post's Bob Woodward. His latest book, "War," is about war in Ukraine, war in the Middle East and a war for the American presidency. Nick Schifrin sat down… Continue watching
Oct 09 Biden and Netanyahu hold first phone conversation in weeks By Zeke Miller, Tia Goldenberg, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press “It was direct, it was productive,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who added that the leaders discussed a long list of issues on the call, including Israel's deliberations on how it will respond to Iran. Continue reading
Oct 01 Watch 7:55 What’s next after Iran’s missile barrage on Israel? Mideast experts weigh in By Geoff Bennett, Morgan Till, Alexa Gold For the second time in six months, Iranian forces launched a massive aerial barrage at Israel. What does this latest flashpoint hold for the region after Israel's punishing campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon? Geoff Bennett has perspectives from two longtime… Continue watching
Sep 27 WATCH: In UN remarks, Netanyahu says Israel will keep ‘degrading Hezbollah’ until objectives are met By News Desk and Associated Press His leadership strained by conflicts on two fronts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders at the United Nations on Friday that his nation will “continue degrading Hezbollah" until it achieves its goals along the Lebanon border. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 4:48 Netanyahu vows to keep attacking Hezbollah as U.S. pushes for cease-fire By Amna Nawaz, Nick Schifrin Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to keep attacking Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah with "full force," hours after the U.S., France and Middle Eastern allies called on both sides to accept a three-week cease-fire proposal. Nick Schifrin reports. Continue watching
Sep 26 The obstacles standing in the way of an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Israel and Hezbollah each have strong incentives to heed international calls for a cease-fire that could avert all-out war — but that doesn’t mean they will. Continue reading
Sep 26 Israeli prime minister appears to downplay hopes for a cease-fire as deadly strikes continue in Lebanon By Bassem Mroue, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The Israeli prime minister on Thursday appeared to downplay hopes of an imminent truce with Hezbollah after the United States and its allies called for an immediate 21-day cease-fire to “provide space for diplomacy.”… Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 3:13 News Wrap: Three Israelis fatally shot at bridge crossing between West Bank and Jordan In our news wrap Sunday, a Jordanian gunman killed three Israelis at a West Bank border crossing, the mother of the teen suspect in last week’s Georgia school shooting said she called the school to warn of an “emergency,” Ukraine… Continue watching
Sep 03 How control of Gaza’s border with Egypt became an obstacle to a cease-fire deal By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press A narrow strip of scrubland and sand dunes on the Gaza side of the border with Egypt has emerged as a major obstacle in talks aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and freeing scores of hostages. Continue reading