Jun 01 Israel says permanent Gaza cease-fire plan is a ‘nonstarter,’ undermining Biden By Sam Mednick, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Israel’s prime minister on Saturday called a permanent cease-fire in Gaza a “nonstarter” until long-standing conditions for the ending the war are met, appearing to undermine a proposal that U.S. President Joe Biden had announced as an Israeli one. Continue reading
May 31 U.S. leaders invite Israel’s Netanyahu to deliver an address to Congress By Associated Press The visit would provide a show of wartime support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel's military assault on Gaza. Continue reading
May 29 Netanyahu frequently makes claims of antisemitism. Critics say he’s deflecting blame By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Netanyahu's supporters say he is genuinely concerned for the safety of Jews around the world. However, he has repeatedly sidestepped accountability for not preventing Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. Continue reading
May 27 Netanyahu acknowledges ‘tragic mistake’ after Rafah strike kills at least 45 Palestinians By Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The mistake only added to the surging international criticism Israel has faced over its war with Hamas. Israel insists it adheres to international law even as it faces scrutiny in the world's top courts, one of which last week demanded… Continue reading
May 26 Rocket fire by Hamas from Gaza sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv for first time in months By Wafaa Shurafa, Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Hamas fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza that set off air raid sirens as far away as Tel Aviv for the first time in months on Sunday in a show of resilience more than seven months into Israel's massive air, sea… Continue reading
May 21 WATCH: Protesters against Israel’s war in Gaza interrupt Blinken repeatedly in the Senate By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Antony Blinken has denounced the chief prosecutor of the world's top war crimes court for seeking the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading
May 20 What is the ICC and why it is considering arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders? By Mike Corder, Associated Press ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan said Monday that he is seeking warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defense minister and three Hamas leaders. Continue reading
May 18 Member of Israel’s war cabinet threatens to quit over Gaza strategy By Wafaa Shurafa, Joseph Krauss, Jack Jeffery, Associated Press Benny Gantz, a popular centrist member of Israel’s three-member War Cabinet, threatened Saturday to resign from the government if it doesn't adopt a new plan in three weeks' time for the war in Gaza. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 5:53 Israeli defense minister publicly criticizes Netanyahu’s Gaza strategy By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi, Ethan Dodd Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against criticism of his Gaza strategy from within his own government. Israel's defense minister accused Netanyahu of “indecision” and leading Israel down a “dangerous course.” The public infighting comes as the Biden administration… Continue watching
May 10 Watch 5:09 Israel likely violated international humanitarian law in Gaza war, U.S. report says By Nick Schifrin A highly anticipated report from the State Department concludes that the U.S. may continue to send weapons to Israel despite apparent Israeli violations of international humanitarian law. The long-awaited report comes just two days after the president said he would… Continue watching