Apr 13 As tensions with Israel rise, Iranian forces seize a container ship near Strait of Hormuz By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Commandos from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard rappelled from a helicopter onto an Israeli-affiliated container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and seized the vessel Saturday in the latest attack between the two countries. Continue reading
Apr 12 Watch 4:43 Israel awaits possible retaliatory attack from Iran and proxy forces By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrián Aranda, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Warning signs are flashing red throughout the Middle East and beyond as Israel and the U.S. await a possible Iranian response to the attack on its last week in Damascus, Syria. That Israeli airstrike killed one of Iran's senior military… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 5:12 How Muslims in Jerusalem observed Ramadan and Eid amid 6 months of war in Gaza By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Karl Bostic The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has ended, and with it comes Eid al-Fitr, the holiday of breaking the fast. But in Jerusalem and the West Bank, the mood is subdued as fellow Palestinians struggle in Gaza with hunger, even… Continue watching
Apr 10 Israel threatens to strike Iran directly if Iran retaliates over the attack in Syria By Jack Jeffery, Associated Press Wednesday's remarks come after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reiterated a promise to retaliate against Israel over the attack on its consulate in Damascus earlier this month. Continue reading
Apr 10 Hamas leader says 3 of his sons have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza By Tia Goldenberg, Jack Jeffery, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Hamas media said Hazem, Ameer, and Mohammed Haniyeh were killed with family members in the strike near the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City. Continue reading
Apr 10 Biden calls Netanyahu's approach to war in Gaza a mistake, deepening rift between the two allies By Tia Goldenberg, Wafaa Shurafa, Jack Jeffery, Associated Press Although the flow of trucks has increased since Biden spoke with Netanyahu last week, the U.S. president said Israel should open another access point in Gaza’s north. Continue reading
Apr 09 Turkey and Israel announce trade restrictions on each other as relations worsen By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Turkey is imposing export restrictions in retaliation for Israel barring its jets from participating in aid operations for Gaza. Israel in response plans to ban products from Turkey. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 5:14 Israeli forces withdraw from southern Gaza as cease-fire talks resume By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrián Aranda, Shams Odeh Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday he set a date for the invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza, where 1.4 million people have sought shelter. This comes as hostage and ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas again appear to… Continue watching
Apr 08 Palestinians returning to Khan Younis find their home city unrecognizable By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Displaced Palestinians have been making their way back to Gaza's second-largest city since the Israeli military announced Sunday it was withdrawing troops from the area. Continue reading
Apr 08 UN Human Rights Council calls for end of weapons sales, shipments to Israel By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The sweeping but non-binding measure at the Human Rights Council takes aim at an array of Israeli actions such as impeding access to water and blocking shipments of humanitarian aid into Palestinian areas. Continue reading