Jul 24 Watch 4:31 Netanyahu defends Israel's Gaza war in address to Congress boycotted by many Democrats By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the war in Gaza in a joint address to Congress, despite protests and partisan politics that led dozens of Democrats to boycott the speech. Netanyahu disparaged protesters outside the U.S. Capitol and blamed Hamas… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 9:08 Mideast analysts weigh in on Netanyahu's address and if it could affect support for Israel By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Prime Minister Netanyahu called on the U.S. to stand with Israel in a speech to Congress that many Democrats boycotted. To delve into what was said, Nick Schifrin spoke with Tom Malinowski, a former Democratic member of the House and… Continue watching
Jul 24 Fact-checking Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's claims in his address to Congress By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Netanyahu on Wednesday defended his country's conduct in the devastating Gaza war and ridiculed protesters during a scathing address to Congress, but he also cited an unverified intelligence report and ignored much of the criticism in a war that has killed… Continue reading
Jul 24 Thousands of protestors outside the Capitol denounce Israel's war in Gaza as Netanyahu visits By Ashraf Khalil, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Throngs of demonstrators rallied near the Capitol before starting their march ahead of Netanyahu's joint address to Congress, but police blocked them from getting close to the building. Police said they used pepper spray after some protesters became “violent” and… Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses joint meeting of Congress By Ellen Knickmeyer, Farnoush Amiri, Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted his appearance and thousands of protesters amassed around the Capitol Wednesday to condemn the war in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis it created. Continue reading
Jul 23 What to know about Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to the U.S. By Ellen Knickmeyer, Ashraf Khalil, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press At stake in the visit are hopes for progress in U.S.-led efforts to mediate an end to the nine-month Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading
Jul 23 Israeli government quietly sends more than $20 million to unauthorized West Bank settler outposts By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The Ministry of Settlements and National Mission, which is headed by a far-right settler leader, has confirmed it budgeted over $20 million last year for security equipment for unauthorized Jewish farms and outposts. Continue reading
Jul 22 Israeli military orders evacuation of humanitarian zone in Gaza By Wafaa Shurafa, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Gaza's Health Ministry says new Israeli airstrikes have sent the death toll in the war to over 39,000 Palestinians. Continue reading
Jul 21 How Biden's withdrawal affects foreign policy challenges as the world watches the U.S. election By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press The scope of foreign policy challenges facing the next U.S. president makes clear how consequential what happens in Washington is for the rest of the planet. Here's a look at some of them. Continue reading
Jul 21 Biden and Netanyahu will still meet during Israeli prime minister's U.S. visit, source says By Tia Goldenberg, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington on Monday, leaving behind a brutal war to make a politically precarious speech before Congress at a time of great uncertainty following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. Continue reading