Mar 15 Watch 5:32 U.S. skeptical that Israel can protect Gaza civilians as Rafah assault looms By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrián Aranda Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday announced he had approved plans to assault Rafah, where more than half of all Gazans have fled. At the same time, Netanyahu and international mediators also acknowledged that negotiations for a cease-fire have… Continue watching
Mar 15 The 1st ship using a new sea route delivers aid to Gaza, Israeli military says By Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press The sea route is intended to bring more assistance to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the enclave five months into the war between Israel and Hamas. Continue reading
Mar 15 Biden backs Schumer after senator calls for new elections in Israel By Chris Megerian, Associated Press It's the latest sign that the U.S. relationship with its closest Middle East ally is careening toward fracture over the war in Gaza. Continue reading
Mar 15 Crew of tanker in Red Sea reported safe after suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The Houthis have attacked ships since November, saying they want to force Israel to end its offensive in Gaza. Continue reading
Mar 15 Proposed UN resolution backed by U.S. supports global efforts for immediate cease-fire in Gaza By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press It was the third U.S. veto of a Security Council resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza, and has put President Joe Biden's administration at odds with much of the world, including many allies. Continue reading
Mar 15 Ship carrying 200 tons of aid approaches coast of Gaza to help alleviate humanitarian crisis By Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Gaza's Health Ministry said on Friday that 149 people were killed over the past 24 hours, bringing to at least 31,490 the number of Palestinians killed in the war. Continue reading
Mar 15 Israel denies claim that military killed 20 near Gaza aid distribution center By Associated Press The Israeli military said in a statement that Palestinian gunmen were the ones to open fire and that none of its forces, who were securing a convoy of 31 aid trucks, fired toward the waiting crowd or the convoy. Some… Continue reading
Mar 14 U.S. sanctions 3 Israeli West Bank settlers and their outposts for violence against Palestinians By Fatima Hussein, Matthew Lee, Julia Frankel, Associated Press The announcement comes at a time of increasing friction between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose far-right government has reacted angrily to previous sanctions. Continue reading
Mar 14 Families of hostages held in Gaza despair as Ramadan cease-fire deadline passes By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's promise to achieve "total victory" in the war against Hamas now rings hollow for many hostages' relatives. Families who have spent months protesting and calling for a deal feel dejected and unheard by Israel's war… Continue reading
Mar 14 WATCH: Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, says Netanyahu is obstacle to two-state solution By Mary Clare Jalonick, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” in the Israeli bombardment of Gaza and a growing humanitarian crisis there. Continue reading