Nov 05 Israel's Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country By Josef Federman, Associated Press While Netanyahu has called for continued military pressure on Hamas, Gallant had taken a more pragmatic approach, saying that military force has created the necessary conditions for a diplomatic deal that could bring home hostages held by the militant group. Continue reading
Oct 27 Watch 5:16 News Wrap: Harris and Trump campaign across the U.S. in the election's home stretch In our news wrap Sunday, Harris and Trump and their running mates campaigned with just nine days to go until Election Day, Egypt proposed a two-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, satellite images showed damage to a secret Iranian military… Continue watching
Oct 25 Prosecutor for International Criminal Court faces sexual misconduct accusation By Joshua Goodman, Molly Quell, Associated Press As the International Criminal Court's top prosecutor sought war crimes charges this year against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he was engulfed in a behind-the-scenes personal crisis. Continue reading
Oct 19 Watch 3:15 News Wrap: Israel continues deadly strikes on Lebanon and Gaza as cease-fire hopes dim In our news wrap Saturday, Israeli airstrikes killed two people in the Lebanese city of Jounieh and more than 50 people in Gaza, striking Boeing workers will vote on a proposed new contract next week, Trump and Harris campaigned in… Continue watching
Oct 19 Israel pounds Lebanon and Gaza with airstrikes and says a drone targeted Netanyahu's house By Adam Schreck, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel's government said a drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s house Saturday, with no casualties, as fighting with Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Gaza -based Hamas showed no pause after the killing of the Hamas mastermind of last year’s Oct. 7 attack. Continue reading
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