May 26 Watch Pope Francis performs 'balancing act' of agendas on Middle East visit By PBS News Hour Juggling the political and religious rivalries between Israel and the Palestinians during his trip to the Middle East, Pope Francis called on Mahmoud Abbas and Shimon Peres to join him at the Vatican for prayer and reflection. Jeffrey Brown gets… Continue watching
May 26 Watch Pope Francis invites Israeli, Palestinian leaders for prayer at the Vatican By PBS News Hour In charged acts of political symbolism, Pope Francis stopped at some of the holiest sites for Jews and Muslims during a trip to the Middle East. Pope Francis called for renewed peace talks, and became the first pontiff to refer… Continue watching
Apr 24 Netanyahu says Palestine peace talks take big step backward By Charles D. Wilson, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a decision by Palestinian authorities to create a coalition government with Hamas is a big step backward for peace. Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch Obama, Netanyahu to discuss Iran nuclear program in upcoming talks By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 14 Israeli Defense Minister offers harsh words for Kerry's peace plan By Andy Swab Israel’s Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon vocally criticized U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s recent peace initiative between Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch News Wrap: Ship with African migrants sinks en route to Europe, killing 114 In our news wrap Thursday, at least 114 people died after a boat crowded with hundreds of migrants from Africa sank off Italy. Also, Secretary of State John Kerry defended the option of diplomacy with Iran on its nuclear program… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch Netanyahu warns world must maintain Iran sanctions coupled with military threat Netanyahu warns world must maintain Iran sanctions coupled with military threat… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch Netanyahu Urges White House to Continue Iran Sanctions Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Oval Office to warn President Barack Obama not to be swayed by Iran's recent change in diplomatic tone and to keep economic sanctions against the nation in place. Margaret Warner talks to Judy… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch Netanyahu Urges White House to Continue Iran Sanctions Netanyahu: Keep U.S. sanctions on Iran in place… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch Obama Pledges Help to Jordan on the Syrian Refugee Crisis President Obama traveled to Amman, Jordan, the first Arab country he has visited since the Arab Spring uprising two years ago. In a joint press conference with King Abdullah, Mr. Obama pledged to help Jordan with the growing Syrian refugee… Continue watching