Oct 30 Watch 9:51 More Israeli tanks roll into Gaza as Netanyahu says ceasefire ‘will not happen’ By Leila Molana-Allen, Teresa Cebrián Aranda, Solveig Rennan It is now the fourth week of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and as Israel's air campaign continues, the death toll mounts. The IDF is now fighting Hamas on the ground in Gaza. Its troops are moving in… Continue watching
Oct 24 Watch 7:44 Netanyahu adviser discusses hostages held by Hamas and risks of continued Israeli bombing By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn and Sarah Cutler, Columbia Journalism Fellow While Israel prepares for an expected ground invasion of Gaza, about 200 people are still being held there by Hamas. Amna Nawaz discussed the hostage situation with Mark Regev, a senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a… Continue watching
Oct 22 Biden facing pressure for restraint after full-fledged support of Israel By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Associated Press As the crisis in the Middle East unfolds, the president is facing building pressure in the U.S. and from allies to balance his support for Israel with recognition for the plight of innocent Palestinians. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 7:42 Biden reinforces support during Israel visit as hospital explosion further inflames rage By Leila Molana-Allen, Zeba Warsi, Jonah Anderson President Biden spent his time in Israel expressing unwavering support in the aftermath of the Hamas terror attacks. But his journey was shorter than planned. Regional rage after the blast at a Gaza hospital led the leaders of Jordan, the… Continue watching
Oct 14 Biden urges Palestinian and Israeli leaders to allow humanitarian aid to the region By Matthew Lee, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Saturday spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging the leaders to allow humanitarian aid to the region and affirmed his support for efforts to protect civilians. Continue reading
Oct 13 Defense Secretary Austin tells Israeli leaders ‘we have your back’ after Hamas attack By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Austin made the point that “this is a time for resolve and not revenge, for purpose and not panic and for security and not surrender."… Continue reading
Oct 12 As desperation in Gaza grows, Israel says it won’t allow aid to flow until Hamas releases hostages By Joseph Krauss, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press International aid groups warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis after Israel halted deliveries of food, water, fuel and electricity to Gaza's 2.3 million people and prevented entry of supplies from Egypt. Continue reading
Oct 11 Israel’s Netanyahu says Hamas militants beheaded soldiers, raped women in their attack on Israel By Joseph Krauss, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press In a televised address Wednesday night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu detailed atrocities that took place during a stunning weekend attack by Hamas. Meanwhile, in the sealed-off Gaza Strip, Palestinian suffering mounted as Israeli bombardment demolished neighborhoods. Continue reading
Oct 11 Israel’s opposing factions form unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack By Joseph Krauss, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press The new war-time Cabinet cobbles together a degree of unity after years of bitterly divisive politics, and as the Israeli military appears increasingly likely to launch a ground offensive into Gaza. Continue reading
Oct 08 What Israel’s declaration of war means, and other takeaways from the weekend’s fighting By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Israel declared war Sunday as it bombarded the Gaza Strip with airstrikes, a day after an unprecedented incursion by Hamas fighters who blew through a fortified border fence and gunned down Israeli civilians and soldiers. Here are some key takeaways as the… Continue reading