Mar 18 ‘Famine is imminent’ in northern Gaza with 70 percent of people experiencing catastrophic hunger, UN says By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The European Union’s top diplomat said the impending famine was “entirely man-made” as “starvation is used as a weapon of war.”… Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 3:02 News Wrap: Netanyahu says Schumer’s call for new Israeli election is ‘inappropriate’ In our news wrap Sunday, Netanyahu dismissed U.S. criticism of his leadership and handling of Israel’s war with Hamas, polls closed in Russia’s presidential election and early returns show Putin with 88 percent of the vote, a man has been… Continue watching
Mar 17 Netanyahu lashes back at U.S. criticism after Schumer said he ‘lost his way’ with Gaza By Tia Goldenberg, Ravi Nessman, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu railed Sunday against growing criticism from top ally the United States against his leadership amid the devastating war with Hamas, describing calls for a new election as “wholly inappropriate.”… Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 3:15 News Wrap: Israel conducts airstrikes in central Gaza as aid airdrops continue In our news wrap Saturday, more aid was airdropped across northern Gaza while Israel moves toward sending ground forces into Rafah in the south, a shooting suspect barricaded himself in a house in New Jersey, the FAA is investigating another… Continue watching
Mar 16 Cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas expected to resume Sunday in Qatar By Samy Magdy, Associated Press Stalled talks aimed at securing a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas are expected to resume in earnest in Qatar as soon as Sunday, according to Egyptian officials. Continue reading
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