Dec 07 Even as it supports Israel, U.S. at odds with ally over what happens after war in Gaza By Josef Federman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel talks about having an open-ended security presence and imposing a buffer zone to keep Palestinians away from its border. Continue reading
Dec 02 Watch 3:39 Israeli offensive turns to southern Gaza as hopes of reviving truce dwindle By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Kaisha Young Hopes for a renewed cease-fire in Gaza any time soon have dimmed considerably, as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered his negotiators home from Qatar, saying talks had hit a dead end. Since the fighting resumed on Friday, the focus of… Continue watching
Dec 01 Watch 6:40 Israeli officials repeatedly dismissed warning signs before Hamas attack, report claims By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn For months, there has been a question lurking about how Israel’s intelligence services failed to recognize the plans Hamas was making for its attack on October 7. But according to a New York Times report, Israeli intelligence obtained a 40-page… Continue watching
Nov 30 WATCH: Blinken urges Israel to comply with international law and spare civilians in war against Hamas By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging Israeli leaders to respect international law as Israel wages its war against Hamas in Gaza. Continue reading
Nov 28 U.S. tells Israel any ground campaign in southern Gaza must limit further civilian displacement By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden has said he would like to see the pause — which has also allowed a surge of much-needed humanitarian aid to get into Gaza — continue as long as feasible. Continue reading
Nov 23 Temporary cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza will begin Friday at 7 a.m. with aid to follow ‘as soon as possible’ By Wafaa Shurafa, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An agreement for a four-day cease-fire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel appeared to have hit a last-minute snag. Continue reading
Nov 21 Netanyahu says Israel will continue war against Hamas after cease-fire By Josef Federman, Jack Jeffery, Associated Press In comments Tuesday ahead of an expected Cabinet vote on a cease-fire proposal, Netanyahu vowed to press ahead. “We are at war, and we will continue the war,” he said. “We will continue until we achieve all our goals.”… Continue reading
Nov 11 Netanyahu rejects growing calls for cease-fire, vows Israel will crush Hamas with ‘full force’ By Wafaa Shurafa, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu pushed back Saturday against growing international calls for a cease-fire, saying in a televised address that a cease-fire would be possible only if all 239 hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza are released. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 4:08 After brutal month, no end to Israel-Hamas war yet in sight By Leila Molana-Allen, Eliot Barnhart As Israel on Tuesday held vigils to remember victims of the Hamas attacks and the hostages still held one month on, tens of thousands of terrified civilians streamed toward Southern Gaza amid ongoing Israeli bombardment. For many others, leaving isn't… Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch 11:03 Israel has ‘no desire to govern’ Gaza but will create buffer zone, Netanyahu adviser says By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The Biden administration has been pressing Israel to limit Palestinian casualties and have a plan for Gaza’s future. President Biden confirmed Tuesday night that he had asked Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for a pause in fighting in order to release… Continue watching