Sep 29 WATCH: Trump and Netanyahu say they’ve agreed to a plan to end Gaza war and await Hamas to accept terms By Adam Geller, Sam Mednick, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say they’ve agreed to a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it’s unclear whether Hamas will accept terms. Continue reading
Sep 28 Netanyahu says Israel and U.S. working on Gaza ceasefire plan as death toll tops 66,000 By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press On the eve of meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel is working on a new ceasefire plan with the White House, but details are still being sorted out. Continue reading
Sep 25 WATCH: Facing global isolation, Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu addresses U.N. General Assembly By Jennifer Peltz, Adam Geller, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Responding to countries' recent decisions to recognize Palestinian statehood, Netanyahu said it would encourage terrorism against Jews and others. Continue reading
Sep 22 How Israel could retaliate against the growing push for recognition of a Palestinian state By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press The efforts to push a two-state solution face major obstacles, beginning with vehement opposition from the United States and Israel. Continue reading
Sep 21 UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, drawing ire from Netanyahu By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The coordinated initiative from the three Commonwealth nations and long-time allies reflects growing outrage at Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza and the steps taken by the Israeli government to thwart efforts to create a Palestinian state, including by… Continue reading
Sep 15 WATCH: ‘Better future’ for Gaza cannot begin until Hamas ‘eliminated,’ Rubio says with Netanyahu By Matthew Lee, Samy Magdy, Associated Press On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood together in Jerusalem, downplaying criticism. Continue reading
Sep 14 Rubio visits Israel in wake of Qatar attack as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza By Matthew Lee, Samy Magdy, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Israel on Sunday as its military intensified attacks on northern Gaza, flattening multiple high-rise building and killing at least 13 Palestinians. Continue reading
Aug 27 Pope demands end to ‘collective punishment’ and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press History's first American pope also called for the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas in southern Israel, and for both sides and international players to end the war. Continue reading
Aug 27 Here’s a look at why it is so hard to end the war in Gaza By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Critics of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuse him of prolonging the war for political reasons. Netanyahu blames Hamas and says criticism of Israel's wartime conduct is only making the militant group more intransigent. Continue reading
Aug 22 Israeli defense minister warns of Gaza City’s destruction unless Hamas yields to his country’s terms By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Associated Press Hamas issued a statement that called Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz's comments “a confession of committing a crime that amounts to ethnic cleansing.”… Continue reading