Nov 09 Obama, Netanyahu minimize differences, renew call for peace By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Minimizing sharp differences, President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed their commitment to seeking elusive Middle East peace on Monday, though prospects for an agreement between Israelis and Palestinians appear ever further out of reach. Continue reading
Oct 22 Kerry: ‘Cautious measure of optimism’ after Netanyahu talks By Matthew Lee, Associated Press BERLIN — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday expressed a "cautious measure of optimism" following a four-hour meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about proposals that could help defuse the deadly wave of recent violence in Israel. Continue reading
Oct 18 Trying to ease tensions, Kerry to meet with Netanyahu, Abbas By Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday he will meet this week with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in a bid to ease tensions that have erupted in deadly violence. Continue reading
Oct 13 Watch 6:47 Are Israeli-Palestinian troubles spiraling out of control? By PBS News Hour Palestinians proclaimed a "day of rage" after nearly a month of escalating violence -- including stabbings, shootings and attacks with cars -- in which at least eight Israelis and 28 Palestinians have been killed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 8:30 Why the American Jewish community is divided over the Iran deal By PBS News Hour Among the American Jewish community, the Iran nuclear deal has triggered vigorous debate. While advocacy groups and politicians campaign for both sides of the issue, members of the Jewish community grapple with what’s best for Israel and for America. Chief… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 7:44 Expecting Iran to cheat is why we need this deal, says former Mossad chief By PBS News Hour Efraim Halevy, former director of Israel’s intelligence and special operations agency Mossad, is breaking with his country's government and public opinion to support the Iran nuclear agreement. He joins Judy Woodruff from Tel Aviv to discuss his stance. Continue watching
Jul 31 U.S. condemns terrorist attack that killed Palestinian toddler By Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is condemning an arson attack by suspected Jewish extremists in the West Bank that killed a Palestinian toddler, branding it a "vicious terrorist" act that must be punished. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch Iran deal is ‘most comprehensive and effective’ nuclear plan ever, says Ambassador Rice By PBS News Hour On the day that Iran, the U.S. and five other world powers announced a historic agreement on its nuclear program, National Security Advisor Susan Rice joins Gwen Ifill to discuss the rules that ensure governing sanctions relief and whether President… Continue watching
Jun 21 ‘I don’t know if I love the country’: Arab Israelis share their stories By Stephen Fee PBS NewsHour Weekend traveled to Israel to learn more about how Israeli Arabs engage with the political, social and economic landscape. We met three Arab citizens who shared their stories with us. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 7:36 News Wrap: Baltimore mayor asks for federal review of police By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake asked the Justice Department to investigate the city’s police department following the death of Freddie Gray. She said a review would show if the case is part of a pattern of… Continue watching