Jun 24 Netanyahu says Israel will only agree to ‘partial’ cease-fire, will continue fighting after pause By Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The prime minister's comments, made in an interview with a pro-Netanyahu Israeli TV channel late Sunday, sparked an uproar from families of hostages held by Hamas. Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch 7:29 Netanyahu faces doubts from Israeli military leaders over war in Gaza By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn A diplomatic spat between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Biden administration comes amid tensions between Netanyahu and his own military. The Israel Defense Force’s top spokesman made public the military’s concerns about Netanyahu’s claim that Hamas can be destroyed. Continue watching
Jun 20 The fate of the latest cease-fire proposal hinges on Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The fate of the proposed cease-fire deal for Gaza hinges in many ways on two men: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. Each leader faces significant political and personal… Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 9:44 Sullivan: Hamas cease-fire response has both ‘understandable’ and ‘out of step’ proposals By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Ethan Dodd Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's top aide pronounced the peace conference this past weekend a success. It was derided just as quickly as ineffectual by the Kremlin. More than 90 nations attended the conference in the Swiss Alps. Nick Schifrin sat down… Continue watching
Jun 17 Netanyahu has dissolved Israel’s War Cabinet amid growing frustrations with war in Gaza By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The War Cabinet was dissolved following the departure from the government of Benny Gantz, an opposition lawmaker who had joined the coalition in the early days of the war. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 5:43 National security adviser Sullivan: Ukraine’s territorial integrity ‘has to be respected’ By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Andrew Corkery, Harry Zahn Israel’s military said Sunday it will limit fighting in a small area of southern Gaza to allow the passage of aid, a move condemned by far-right members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. Meanwhile, world leaders gathered in Switzerland for a Ukraine… Continue watching
Jun 15 Southern Gaza blast kills 8 Israeli soldiers, deadliest attack on Israel’s military in months By Jack Jeffery, Associated Press An explosion in southern Gaza killed eight Israeli soldiers, the military said Saturday, making it the deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months. Continue reading
Jun 13 Biden: No Gaza cease-fire deal soon By Associated Press Earlier Thursday, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan pushed back against assertions that Israel isn’t fully committed to the cease-fire proposal with Hamas. Continue reading
Jun 13 Cease-fire proposal leaves Israelis and Palestinians hopeful but cautious By Tia Goldenberg, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press The deal is the latest serious attempt to wind down the war, and while it still faces significant hurdles, negotiations meant to bring it to fruition are ongoing. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 2:48 Israel and Hamas appear far from cease-fire agreement By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Israel and Hamas appear to be far from a cease-fire deal despite Hamas’ formal response to an Israeli-backed proposal. The U.S. said that Hamas had requested changes to the three-stage proposal and questioned whether Hamas was negotiating in good faith. Continue watching