May 14 Watch 9:20 Carnage and celebration mark U.S. Embassy opening in Jerusalem By Jane Ferguson As the United States opened its new embassy in Jerusalem, Israeli security forces shot dead dozens of Palestinian protesters in Gaza, and reportedly wounded more than 2,000 others. Blanket denunciations are sweeping across the Arab and Muslim world, blasting both… Continue watching
May 14 Turkey recalls envoy to US over embassy move By Associated Press The Turkish Embassy in Washington says the Turkish ambassador to the United States is being called home over the Trump administration moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Continue reading
May 14 Dozens killed in Gaza as U.S. Embassy opens in Jerusalem By Fares Akram, Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Israeli fire killed at least 41 Palestinians during mass protests along the Gaza border on Monday, marking the deadliest day of violence there since a devastating 2014 cross-border war. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 25:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode May 13, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, May 13, the U.S. tries to get European allies to exit the Iran deal, and how a mentoring program in Indiana connects children of incarcerated parents with support. Also, what is the significance of the… Continue watching
May 13 Watch 4:05 Triumphant mood in Jerusalem ahead of U.S. embassy opening By PBS News Hour The U.S. embassy will open in Jerusalem on Monday, a move that has pleased the Israeli government but been condemned by some allies and Palestinians. Tensions have been on the rise as the six-week-long “Right of Return” march is expected… Continue watching
May 13 Israel prepares for opening of U.S. embassy in Jerusalem By Associated Press As Israel marks Jerusalem Day, it is also preparing for the opening and protests of the new location of the U.S. embassy there. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 24:58 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode May 12, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, May 12, Iraq holds its first national elections since the defeat of the Islamic State, and a unique prison program allows incarcerated mothers to raise newborns while in prison. Also, what’s behind Spotify’s new “hateful… Continue watching
May 12 Israel bombs Gaza tunnel, closes key crossing after attack By Fares Akram and Aron Heller, Associated Press A lengthy closing of the crossing would deliver further devastation to Gaza's already dire humanitarian crisis. Continue reading
May 11 Watch 2:46 News Wrap: Gaza clashes erupt in violence In the news wrap Friday, health officials said one Palestinian was killed in Gaza border clashes and more than 140 were wounded. Thousands of Palestinians protested, some hurling stones and ripping barbed wire from fences. Also, Israel and Iran traded… Continue watching
May 11 What moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem means for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks By Larisa Epatko The U.S. Embassy opens its doors for the first time in Jerusalem on Monday, nearly six months after President Donald Trump's controversial decision to move it. We asked experts what comes next. Continue reading