May 30 Netanyahu could lose PM job as rivals attempt to join forces By Josef Federman, Associated Press The head of a small hard-line party says he will try to form a unity government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents. The announcement by Yamina party leader Naftali Bennett marks a major step toward ending the 12-year rule of… Continue reading
May 22 Watch 5:32 The fragile ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas seems to be holding By PBS NewsHour The cease-fire between Israeli forces and Hamas held for a second day. Meanwhile, Gazans returned to their homes to survey the damage as UN humanitarian relief officials said rebuilding health facilities was a high priority because of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue watching
May 21 Watch 4:53 Both Israel and Hamas claim victory after truce, bringing prospect of peace into question By John Yang, Harry Zahn The shooting has stopped, but the war of words goes on as Israel and Hamas offered sharply different appraisals Friday of who won and who lost their fourth conflict in just over a dozen years. John Yang reports on day… Continue watching
May 21 Watch 9:43 Brooks and Capehart on Israel-Hamas cease-fire, Jan. 6 commission New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including cease-fire in the Middle East and the Senate’s chances of establishing a commission to look into the Jan. Continue watching
May 20 Watch 10:06 A look at the US role and reaction to cease-fire in the Middle East By John Yang, Yamiche Alcindor, Harry Zahn A cease-fire is at hand in the war between Israel and Hamas. Word of the truce came Thursday from Israel, and Hamas quickly agreed. If it holds, it would end 11 days of fierce fighting that killed at least 230… Continue watching
May 20 Watch 7:29 A look at the humanitarian crisis wrought by Israel-Hamas war By John Yang, Layla Quran, Tommy Walters John Yang reports on life on the ground for Palestinians and Israelis caught in the crossfire of war, and how US pressure on the region’s leaders has affected civilians, and Middle Eastern immigrant communities in the US. Continue watching
May 19 Watch 4:15 Egypt indicates a truce agreement between Israeli and Hamas forces By John Yang, Patty Gorena Morales, Harry Zahn Israel and Hamas forces in Gaza may be edging closer to a cease-fire after 10 days of open war. Egyptian mediators say there's a truce agreement, in principle. A top Hamas official said he expects fighting to stop in a… Continue watching
May 19 Watch 7:41 Can Biden walk the line between support for both Israel and Palestine? By John Yang For decades, the U.S. has supported Israel, backing up its defense policy and supplying tens of billions of dollars in aid and weapons. Now, some within the Democratic party are questioning that support, and challenging President Biden's handling of the… Continue watching
May 19 Biden, in call with Israel's Netanyahu, urges 'significant de-escalation' By Associated Press Biden asked Netanyahu to move “toward the path to a cease-fire,” according to a White House description of their conversation. Continue reading
May 18 Watch 4:08 Palestinians strike to protest Israeli military action in Gaza, but no cease-fire in sight By John Yang, Patty Gorena Morales John Yang reports on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as calls for a ceasefire are ignored and destruction spreads as Palestinian rocket fire and Israeli artillery attacks continue on day nine with no let-up in sight. Continue watching