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
Mar 30 Officials: Iran nuke talks solving some issues, not others By George Jahn, Matthew Lee, Associated Press LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program reached a critical phase Monday with diplomats struggling to overcome substantial differences just a day before a deadline for the outline of an agreement. Continue reading
Mar 29 Officials: Iran nuclear talks show progress, but obstacles remain By Matthew Lee, George Jahn, Associated Press Iran may accept new constraints on uranium enrichment but is pushing back about the length of limits on technology it could use to make nuclear arms, Western officials told The Associated Press on Sunday. Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 3:23 News Wrap: Obama says Israeli-Palestinian peace improbable By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, President Obama declared the Israeli-Palestinian peace process all but over, in the wake of pre-election comments by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he appeared to rule out endorsing a Palestinian state. Also, forces loyal… Continue watching