Jun 09 Palestinians announce counterproposal to Trump plan By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press The Palestinians say they proposed a demilitarized Palestinian state in the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem with one-to-one land exchanges with Israel as a counteroffer to President Donald Trump's Mideast plan. Continue reading
May 25 Israel's Netanyahu vows to push ahead with West Bank annexation By Josef Federman, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday pledged to move ahead with the explosive plan despite a growing chorus of condemnations by key allies. Continue reading
May 24 Israel's Netanyahu attacks justice system as trial begins By Aron Heller, Associated Press Netanyahu faces charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in a series of corruption cases stemming from ties to wealthy friends. Continue reading
May 20 Watch 6:08 News Wrap: Record floodwaters in central Michigan are still rising In our news wrap Wednesday, nearly 10,000 people in central Michigan have been ordered out of their homes after flooding breached two dams. A river and connected lakes have topped record levels, and they’re still rising. Also, U.S. marshals in… Continue watching
May 20 Israeli court orders Netanyahu to appear at trial's opening By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press After a three-year investigation, Netanyahu was indicted in November on charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes. Continue reading
May 18 Watch 4:51 News Wrap: FBI says Pensacola gunman tied to al-Qaida In our news wrap Monday, federal officials say a Saudi gunman who opened fire at a U.S. naval base in Pensacola, Florida, in December had ties to al-Qaida. The shooter killed three sailors before being killed himself. Also, Attorney General… Continue watching
May 14 Watch 4:08 News Wrap: Burr steps down as head of Senate Intel Committee over trading inquiry In our news wrap Thursday, Sen. Richard Burr stepped down as chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee over allegations of insider trading linked to the pandemic. The North Carolina Republican sold large amounts of stock just before the market crashed. Continue watching
May 13 Watch 2:54 News Wrap: Federal judge delays decision on dropping Flynn case In our news wrap Wednesday, a federal judge has delayed a decision on dismissing criminal charges against Michael Flynn, a former national security adviser under President Trump. The Department of Justice wants to drop the case, but the judge is… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 5:49 News Wrap: New intelligence reveals pandemic's damage in North Korea In our news wrap Wednesday, there are reports the coronavirus pandemic is causing upheaval in North Korea. South Korean lawmakers were briefed on new intelligence indicating food costs soared in North Korea after China closed its border to stop the… Continue watching
May 06 Netanyahu may form government while under indictment, Israeli Supreme Court rules By Josef Federman, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may form a new government while under indictment. Continue reading