Oct 08 Watch 5:51 'Our 9/11': Israeli ambassador to the U.S. discusses reaction to Hamas attack By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young Saturday’s unprecedented attack by Hamas militants had a devastating effect on Israel, Israeli citizens and their leaders. John Yang speaks with Michael Herzog, Israeli ambassador to the United States, for his perspective on what happened and Israel’s response. Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch 5:47 What the escalating Palestinian-Israeli crisis means for Middle East relations By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young For more analysis on the war in Israel and the regional ramifications of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the Middle East, John Yang speaks with Shibley Telhami, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Center for Middle East Policy and the… Continue watching
Oct 08 Israel approves 'significant' steps to retaliate against Hamas as casualties continue to rise By Tia Goldenberg, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press The Israeli government formally declared war Sunday and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack from the Gaza Strip, portending greater fighting ahead as the toll from the conflict passed 1,000… Continue reading
Oct 08 What's happening on the 2nd day of major conflict between Israel and Hamas militants By Associated Press Israel formally declared war on Sunday as its soldiers battle Hamas fighters in the streets of southern Israel and launch airstrikes on Gaza, the day after an unprecedented surprise attack by Hamas fighters. Continue reading
Oct 07 Watch 6:08 War grips Israel, Gaza after surprise Hamas attack and Israeli retaliation By Nurit Ben, Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Azhar Merchant In an unprecedented surprise attack, the militant Hamas rulers of Gaza sent dozens of fighters into Israel by land, sea and air. Hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians are reported dead between the attack and Israel’s retaliatory airstrikes on Gaza cities. Continue watching
Oct 07 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks after condemning 'appalling' Hamas incursion in Israel By Seung Min Kim, Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Saturday decried the “appalling assault" by Hamas militants and his administration pledged to ensure Israel has “what it needs to defend itself” after the surprise attack that drew worldwide condemnation and anger from Israel's allies. Continue reading
Oct 07 What to know as conflict erupts between Hamas and Israel after deadly attack, retaliation By Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel was “at war” Saturday after the militant Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented, multifront attack on Israel. Continue reading
Oct 07 Netanyahu declares war on Hamas after surprise attack kills hundreds of Israelis By Josef Federman, Issam Adwan, Associated Press Hamas militants fired thousands of rockets and sent dozens of fighters into Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip in an unprecedented surprise attack Saturday, killing dozens and stunning the country. A stunned Israel said it is now at war with Hamas… Continue reading
Jul 04 Palestinian wounds 8 in Tel Aviv stabbings as Israel continues with West Bank attack By Majdi Mohammed, Associated Press A Palestinian man drove his car into a crowded bus stop in Tel Aviv and then began stabbing people, wounding eight. Continue reading
May 10 Palestinian militants fire rockets from Gaza as ongoing Israel airstrikes kill 19 By Fares Akram, Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Israeli authorities say Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip have launched dozens of rockets into Israel. Continue reading