Politics Jul 16 Vote on U.S. aid to Israel exposes sharp divide in Congress By Lisa Desjardins, Dan Sagalyn, Bridget Craig
World Jul 15 Israeli strikes kill at least a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers The Israeli military claimed some officers were Hamas militants but provided no evidence. By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Associated Press
Nation Jul 13 Support for Israel not a high priority for younger Jewish Americans, new poll finds A new poll suggests that a generational divide on Israel’s actions since the Oct. 7 attack that triggered the war in Gaza extends beyond politics to religious identity. By Giovanna Dell'Orto, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press
Politics Jul 11 Rep. Ro Khanna says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West Bank A representative for Khanna, a California Democrat who is an outspoken progressive, said the confrontation occurred Wednesday in the middle of a three-day tour of the West Bank. By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Politics Jul 09 Watch 9:26 Rahm Emanuel on criticizing Netanyahu, calling for new approach to U.S.-Israel ties Rahm Emanuel delivered a pointed message in Tel Aviv about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. It comes as American public opinion, and the Democratic Party itself, are increasingly divided over support for Israel. Emanuel criticized Netanyahu’s government, called for… By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams
Jul 07 Rahm Emanuel to denounce Netanyahu during Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel By Steven Sloan, Steve Peoples, Associated Press According to remarks obtained by The Associated Press, Emanuel on Wednesday will criticize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for leading Israel to a "dead end" and say unconditional U.S. support has been a mistake. Continue reading
Jul 06 Hamas says it has dissolved its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press It was unclear if the move, announced by a lower-level official, would lead to any meaningful change on the ground. Continue reading
Jul 02 Gaza's future remains uncertain as Palestinians and Israelis mark 1,000 days of war By Cara Anna, Associated Press It’s the 1,000th day since a Hamas-led attack on Israel sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. Continue reading
Jun 29 Israeli strike hits a tent in central Gaza, killing 3, including a child By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Despite a ceasefire in October, Israeli forces have carried out near-daily strikes in Gaza, killing over 1,045 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Continue reading
Jun 27 Lebanon's deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm. That might be difficult By Bassem Mroue, Shlomo Mor, Associated Press Lebanon and Israel signed the deal in Washington on Friday without Hezbollah. The agreement links Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon to the Iran-backed militant group’s disarmament, something Hezbollah rejects. Continue reading