Apr 15 Watch 4:25 Allies urge restraint as Israel vows to respond to Iran’s unprecedented drone attack By Nick Schifrin, Jonah Anderson Tensions remain high in the Middle East as we wait to see if Israel responds to Iran's barrage of drones over the weekend. President Biden said while the U.S. commitment to Israel is unwavering, the administration would not support a… Continue watching
Apr 15 Israel orders eviction of Palestinian family from east Jerusalem property, reigniting a legal battle By Jack Jeffery, Associated Press The Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood has been the focus of a long-running battle between government-backed Israeli settlers and veteran Palestinian residents. It's part of a broader trend of settlers encroaching on Palestinian neighborhoods in east Jerusalem. Continue reading
Apr 15 Multiple authors turn down PEN America recognition, citing its stance on war in Gaza By Hillel Italie, Associated Press PEN’s response to Israel’s invasion of Gaza has been widely criticized by writers who believe the organization has failed to fully condemn the war that has left tens of thousands of Palestinians dead, including hundreds of writers, academics and journalists. Continue reading
Apr 15 Israeli military again tells displaced Palestinians not to return to northern Gaza By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press People appeared to be heeding the new warning on Monday, a day after five Palestinians were killed as throngs of displaced people tried to reach their homes in the war-torn area. Continue reading
Apr 14 UN chief urges ‘maximum restraint’ from Israel at emergency meeting after Iran’s attack By Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The push to encourage Israel to show restraint mirrored ongoing American efforts to curtail Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, which is now in its seventh month, and to do more to protect civilian lives in the territory. Continue reading
Apr 14 A timeline of recent events that led to Iran’s assault on Israel By Associated Press Iran's dramatic aerial attack on Israel follows years of enmity between the countries and marks the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel. Here is a look at the key events leading up it. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 11:04 Israel weighs its response to Iran’s attack as world leaders rush to contain conflict By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Kaisha Young, Satvi Sunkara World leaders are scrambling to keep conflict in the Middle East from spiraling out of control a day after Iran carried out its first-ever direct assault on Israel with drones and missiles. Nick Schifrin reports on the attack and John… Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch 1:55 News Wrap: Palestinians displaced by war move toward northern Gaza In our news wrap Sunday, hostage release and cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled, hundreds of displaced Palestinian families moved north along Gaza’s coast, House Republicans renewed an effort to pass military aid for Israel, Sydney police gave… Continue watching
Apr 14 G7 nations condemn Iran’s unprecedented attack as Israel hails ‘success’ in blocking it By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press President Joe Biden convened a meeting of the Group of Seven advanced democracies “to coordinate a united diplomatic response.” The participants unanimously condemned the attack and said they “stand ready to take further measures now and in response to further… Continue reading
Apr 14 Live updates: Israel says it intercepted 99 percent of Iran’s drones and missiles By Associated Press Israel praised the success of its defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles while tensions ran high over a possible Israeli counter-strike. Continue reading