Apr 19 Watch 9:24 Why Israeli and Iranian officials downplayed apparent retaliatory strike in central Iran By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako There is an uneasy calm across the Middle East after both Israeli and Iranian officials had muted responses to Israel's apparent retaliatory strike in central Iran. The region had been on edge since an unprecedented Iranian attack and Israeli vows… Continue watching
Apr 19 WATCH: Ukraine and Israel aid clears procedural hurdle, House pushes toward weekend votes By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press It was a victory for the strategy Johnson set in motion this week after he agonized for two months over the legislation. Continue reading
Apr 19 U.S. sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who attacked Palestinians By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The announcement from the U.S. Treasury Department comes as the West Bank has seen some of its worst violence perpetrated by extremist settlers against Palestinians since the war in nearby Gaza began. Continue reading
Apr 19 Apparent Israeli attack drones near Iranian base and nuclear site activates air defenses By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The strike came just days after Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on Israel. Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 7:06 U.S. hits Iran with new sanctions while urging Israel against military response By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Teresa Cebrián Aranda On Thursday, President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s top national security aides talked about Israel's potential response to the Iranian drone attack. U.S. officials think Israel shouldn't respond militarily and are trying to increase economic and diplomatic pressure on… Continue watching
Apr 18 Israelis struggle to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive in Gaza By Sam Mednick, Associated Press For many Jews, no matter how observant, Passover is a time to unite with family to eat and drink around what's known as a Seder table, remembering how the Jews persevered through harsh times. But this year, when Passover begins… Continue reading
Apr 18 U.S. and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to weekend attack on Israel amid escalating tensions By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press In the actions Thursday, Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted 16 people and two entities in Iran that produce engines that power the drones used in the April 13 attack on Israel. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 8:47 How will Israel respond to Iran's drone attack? Middle East experts offer views By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn For decades, Israel and Iran have fought one another in the shadows and through proxies. That all changed this past weekend with Iran's direct attack on Israel. Israeli officials said they will retaliate but world leaders are urging restraint. Nick… Continue watching
Apr 17 Netanyahu dismisses calls for restraint, saying Israel will decide how and when to respond to Iran's attack By Julia Frankel, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel has vowed to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack without saying when or how. Continue reading
Apr 17 UN appeals for $2.8 billion in aid to help millions of Palestinians at risk of famine By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Andrea De Domenico, the head of the U.N. humanitarian office for Gaza and the West Bank, told reporters Tuesday that "massive operations" are required to restore those services and meet minimum standards – and this can't be done during military… Continue reading