Jul 07 WATCH: Trump’s top Middle East priority is ending war in Gaza, White House says By Tia Goldenberg, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could give new urgency to a U.S. ceasefire proposal being discussed by Israel and Hamas, but whether it leads to a deal that ends the war is unclear. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 6:13 What to expect from Netanyahu and Trump’s high-stakes White House meeting By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House Monday. Netanyahu left Israel Sunday for the two leaders’ first in-person meeting since last month’s joint U.S.-Israeli assault on Iranian nuclear facilities. John… Continue watching
Jul 06 New details on Gaza ceasefire proposal emerge a day before Trump and Netanyahu meet By Wafaa Shurafa, Samya Kullab, Associated Press A person familiar with the negotiations shared with The Associated Press a copy of the latest ceasefire proposal submitted by mediators to Hamas. The document outlines plans for a 60-day ceasefire during which Hamas would hand over 10 living and… Continue reading
Jul 02 Hamas says it’s open to Gaza ceasefire but won’t support Trump-backed temporary proposal By Fatma Khaled, Samy Magdy, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Hamas' response, which emphasized its demand that the war end, raised questions about whether the latest offer could materialize into an actual pause in fighting. Continue reading
Jun 30 Israel’s Netanyahu to visit Washington next Monday as Trump presses for ceasefire in Gaza By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press That's according to a U.S. administration official familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly about the visit that hasn't been formally announced. Continue reading
Jun 26 Trump’s vow to ‘save’ Netanyahu from his corruption trial unnerves some Israelis By Natalie Melzer, Ibrahim Hazboun, Associated Press President Donald Trump's call for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial to be thrown out has plunged the American leader into one of Israel's most heated debates, unnerving some in its political class just days after they unanimously praised his… Continue reading
Jun 16 Israel’s opposition leader rallies behind Iran operation, after months of criticizing Netanyahu By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel's opposition leader pushed just days ago to topple Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. But Yair Lapid has now suspended what's been months of bitter criticism against his political rival and is now rallying behind Netanyahu's operation against Iran. Continue reading
Jun 13 Live updates: Iran retaliates against Israel for strikes on nuclear sites By Associated Press Israel's ongoing attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, generals and scientists killed 78 people and wounded more that 320 on Friday, Iran's ambassador told the U.N. Security Council, but he said “the overwhelming majority” of victims were civilians. Continue reading
Jun 12 Netanyahu’s government survives attempt to dissolve Israel’s parliament By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has survived an attempt to dissolve parliament. Continue reading
Jun 11 Netanyahu’s government faces possible collapse as opposition moves to dissolve Knesset By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government faces a major test after the opposition submitted a bill Wednesday to dissolve parliament. Continue reading