May 25 Blinken says U.S. will aid Gaza without helping Hamas By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed Tuesday to "rally international support" to aid Gaza following a devastating war there while keeping any assistance out of the hands of its militant Hamas rulers, as he began a regional tour to… Continue reading
May 24 Watch 7:15 Antisemitic attacks spread like ‘wildfire’ in the U.S. during Gaza conflict By William Brangham, Murrey Jacobson The cease-fire in Gaza is holding for now. But while the confrontation between Israel and Hamas was taking place, there were growing reports of antisemitic attacks and slurs in several American cities. William Brangham focuses on the disturbing questions this… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 5:32 The fragile ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas seems to be holding By PBS NewsHour The cease-fire between Israeli forces and Hamas held for a second day. Meanwhile, Gazans returned to their homes to survey the damage as UN humanitarian relief officials said rebuilding health facilities was a high priority because of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue watching
May 16 Watch 3:54 Is there any ceasefire on the horizon for Israel and Palestine? By PBS NewsHour Israeli airstrikes on Gaza leveled three buildings and killed dozens of people on Sunday, including children. Rocket fire from Gaza into Israel also continued with reports of up to 3,000 rockets fired since the start of the conflict. International allies,… Continue watching
May 16 Israel kills 42 in Gaza as Netanyahu warns war will go on By Fares Akram, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City flattened three buildings and killed at least 42 people Sunday, Palestinian medics said. Despite the heavy death toll and international efforts to broker a cease-fire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled the fourth war with… Continue reading
May 15 Watch 5:56 Israel-Palestine conflict intensifies as violence escalates By PBS NewsHour Israeli forces targeted Gaza again on Saturday, striking down a tower housing offices of Al Jazeera and the Associated Press as well as residences. Hamas militia continued to attack Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, damaging several homes and buildings. Israel… Continue watching
May 15 AP statement on Israeli attack on building housing AP office By Associated Press The world will know less about what is happening in Gaza because of what happened today. Continue reading
May 15 Israel strike in Gaza destroys building with AP, other media By Fares Akram, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press The strike on the high-rise came nearly an hour after the military ordered people to evacuate the 12-story building, which also housed Al-Jazeera, other offices and residential apartments. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 5:45 Why the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is far from over By John Yang, Amber Partida President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday about the spiraling violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Biden said he hoped the conflict would end "sooner than later." At least 53 Palestinians, including 14 children, have been killed… Continue watching
May 12 Dozens killed in Mideast conflict that recalls 2014 Gaza war By Fares Akram, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Dozens have died in the worst outbreak of violence since a 2014 war, with no resolution in sight. The fighting has taken on many hallmarks of that devastating 50-day conflict between Israel and Hamas. Continue reading