Mar 10 Netanyahu is ‘hurting Israel’ by not preventing more civilian deaths in Gaza, Biden says By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Saturday that he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “hurting Israel more than helping Israel” in how he is approaching its war against Hamas in Gaza. Continue reading
Mar 10 What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month? By Mariam Fam, Associated Press This year, Ramadan comes as the Israel-Hamas war has left much of Gaza in ruins and created a worsening humanitarian catastrophe. Some Muslims have been brainstorming how to remain mindful of the Palestinians' plight during the holy month. Continue reading
Mar 09 Watch 3:04 News Wrap: Gazans scramble for food airdropped from U.S. and Jordan In our news wrap Saturday, Gaza is on the brink of famine on the eve of Ramadan, Biden signed six spending bills that avert a partial government shutdown for two weeks, a helicopter crash killed three U.S. personnel on a… Continue watching
Mar 09 As Israel-Hamas war rages on the eve of Ramadan, Jerusalem’s Old City holds little festivity By Jack Jeffery, Associated Press On the eve of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Jerusalem’s Old City bears few of its usual hallmarks of festivity, with preparations subdued because of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Continue reading
Mar 09 What to know about the floating pier the U.S. military is building to help deliver aid to Gaza By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press The U.S. military is setting up a massive floating pier that will allow ships to sail up to Gaza and offload urgently needed humanitarian aid. Here's a look at what’s known about the operation. Continue reading
Mar 08 Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden is expressing growing frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He was captured on a hot mic saying that he and the Israeli leader will need to have a "come to Jesus meeting."… Continue reading
Mar 08 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing after Biden announces plan to deliver aid to Gaza by sea By Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press A top EU official, Ursula von der Leyen, told reporters in Cyprus on Friday that the vessel, belonging to Spain's Open Arms aid group, will make a pilot voyage to test the corridor in the coming days. Continue reading
Mar 07 WATCH: Biden directs U.S. military to build temporary pier in Gaza for humanitarian aid By Samy Magdy, Abby Sewell, Ellen Knickmeyer, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press While reiterating his support for Israel, President Joe Biden used the announcement and the bright spotlight of his State of the Union speech to renew months of U.S. calls to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to change how he conducts… Continue reading
Mar 07 AP report: Biden will announce plan for a temporary Gaza port to increase flow of aid By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden will announce a plan in his State of the Union address Thursday, according to administration officials. Continue reading
Mar 07 Hamas says cease-fire delegation has left Cairo, talks to resume next week By Samy Magdy, Abby Sewell, Associated Press Egyptian officials say the negotiations reached an impasse over Hamas' demand for a phased process culminating in an end to the war. Continue reading