Mar 17 Netanyahu sparks uproar in push to fire Israel’s domestic security chief By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s has fired or forced out a string of top officials since the deadly Hamas attack on Israel in 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza. Continue reading
Mar 17 What to know about Yemen’s Houthi rebels as the U.S. steps up attacks on Iran-backed group By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press This weekend's strikes killed at least 53 people, including children, and wounded others. The campaign is likely to continue, part of a wider pressure campaign by Trump now targeting the Houthis' main benefactor, Iran, as well. Continue reading
Mar 15 Hamas lays out terms for hostage release while health officials say Israeli strikes killed 9 in Gaza By Samy Magdy, Associated Press Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting the truce back on track. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes killed nine people… Continue reading
Mar 14 Hamas agrees to release a U.S.-Israeli hostage and bodies of 4 other dual nationals By Julia Frankel, Associated Press The militant group did not immediately on Friday specify when the release of soldier Edan Alexander and the four bodies would occur, and other countries party to the agreement did not immediately confirm the Hamas statement. Continue reading
Mar 12 WATCH: Lawyers for pro-Palestinian activist threatened with deportation hold news briefing By Jake Offenhartz, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press One of Khalil’s lawyers, Ramzi Kassem, told the judge that Khalil was “identified, targeted and detained” because of his advocacy for Palestinian rights and his protected speech. He said Khalil has no criminal convictions, but “for some reason, is being… Continue reading
Mar 09 Israel cuts off its electricity supply to Gaza as ceasefire talks with Hamas remain in limbo By Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Sunday’s announcement comes a week after Israel cut off all supplies of goods to the territory to over 2 million people. It has sought to press Hamas to accept an extension of the first phase of their ceasefire, while Hamas has pressed to start… Continue reading
Mar 06 Brushing off Trump’s threat, Hamas says it will only free hostages for a lasting truce By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The militant group accused President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to back out of the ceasefire agreement they reached in January. Continue reading
Mar 05 Supplies dwindle, prices soar in Gaza as Israel’s aid freeze continues By Julia Frankel, Samy Magdy, Associated Press After more than 16 months of war, Gaza’s population is entirely dependent on trucked-in food and other aid. Most are displaced from their homes, and many need shelter. Fuel is needed to keep hospitals, water pumps, bakeries and telecommunications operating. Continue reading
Mar 05 Trump issues ‘last warning’ after White House confirms talks between U.S. and Hamas officials By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message after the White House confirmed that he had recently dispatched an envoy for… Continue reading
Mar 04 With ceasefire’s fate uncertain, Arab leaders gather to endorse counterproposal to Trump’s Gaza plan By Samy Magdy, Mohammad Jahjouh, Associated Press Tuesday's summit is expected to include the leaders of regional heavyweights Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, whose support is crucial for any postwar plan. Continue reading