Jul 04 Watch 7:56 Arab-Israeli orchestra celebrates 20 years of harmony By David Tereshchuk, Laura Fong The Divan Orchestra founded by an Israeli and a Palestinian as a humanist project for friendship and dialogue is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Today, its young members are both Israeli and Arab. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent David Tereshchuk… Continue watching
Jun 30 Watch 6:29 What's at stake with Israel's plan to annex parts of the West Bank By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran U.S. and Israeli officials met in Jerusalem Tuesday to discuss what could be one of the most dramatic changes to the Middle East map in decades. Israel says that as of Wednesday, it might unilaterally declare significant parts of the… Continue watching
Jun 09 Dozens protest in Jerusalem against police violence By Associated Press Several dozen people have staged a protest against police violence in Jerusalem following the deadly shooting of a Palestinian man last month. Police said Tuesday they arrested six people for blocking the city's light rail line during the demonstration. Continue reading
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