Jun 04 Slovenia becomes 4th European country to recognize Palestinian state after parliamentary vote By Ali Zerdin, Associated Press Slovenia has recognized a Palestinian state after the country's parliament voted in support of the move, following in the recent steps of Spain, Ireland and Norway. Continue reading
Jun 03 4 more hostages found dead, Israel says By Julia Frankel, Associated Press The Israeli military on Monday confirmed the deaths, including three older men seen in a Hamas video begging for their release. Continue reading
Jun 03 ‘State of Palestine’ applies to join South Africa’s UN court case accusing Israel of genocide By Associated Press Palestinian officials have applied on behalf of the "State of Palestine" at the top U.N. court for permission to join South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Continue reading
Jun 03 Netanyahu says destruction of Hamas ‘part of the’ cease-fire proposal, according to media reports By Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced a backlash from ultranationalists in his coalition who have threatened to bring down his government if he agrees to a deal that would end the war in Gaza without eliminating Hamas. Continue reading
Jun 03 Netanyahu at a crossroads as U.S. calls for Gaza cease-fire By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The proposal offers the possibility of ending Israel's war against Hamas, returning scores of hostages held by the Islamic militant group, quieting the northern border with Lebanon and potentially advancing a historic agreement to normalize ties with Saudi Arabia. But… Continue reading
Jun 02 Annual parade in New York City for Israel focuses on solidarity, release of hostages in Gaza By Liset Cruz, Associated Press The annual parade in the past was dubbed “Celebrate Israel,” but organizers said the exuberant atmosphere would be toned down this year given the Israel-Hamas war and hostages still being held in captivity in Gaza. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 2:49 News Wrap: Netanyahu clashes with Biden over conditions for permanent cease-fire in Gaza In our news wrap Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called Biden’s proposal to end the war in Gaza a “nonstarter” until Israel’s conditions are met, a barrage of Russian missiles and drones targeted Ukraine’s power grid, South Africa’s ANC party… Continue watching
Jun 01 Israel says permanent Gaza cease-fire plan is a ‘nonstarter,’ undermining Biden By Sam Mednick, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Israel’s prime minister on Saturday called a permanent cease-fire in Gaza a “nonstarter” until long-standing conditions for the ending the war are met, appearing to undermine a proposal that U.S. President Joe Biden had announced as an Israeli one. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 4:37 Biden urges Hamas to accept Israel’s latest proposal to end war in Gaza By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn President Biden detailed a proposal that would release Israeli hostages in Gaza in exchange for a cease-fire. Biden called on Hamas to accept the deal and said it would lead to the end of the war in Gaza after 8… Continue watching
May 31 U.S. leaders invite Israel’s Netanyahu to deliver an address to Congress By Associated Press The visit would provide a show of wartime support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel's military assault on Gaza. Continue reading