Nov 17 Watch 6:47 Why American evangelical Christians have deep ties to supporting Israel By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Kaisha Young Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has long held a strong pro-Israel stance, one that’s deeply rooted in his evangelical Christian faith. Now, as Trump’s pick to serve as ambassador to Israel, he could be integral in shaping U.S. diplomacy in… Continue watching
Nov 17 Rare Israeli strike on central Beirut kills Hezbollah's chief spokesman, official says By Fadi Tawil, Bassem Mroue, Natalie Melzer, Associated Press The latest in targeted killings of senior Hezbollah officials came as Lebanese officials considered a United States-led cease-fire proposal. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 3:13 News Wrap: Israel targets eastern and southern Lebanon with more deadly airstrikes In our news wrap Saturday, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 16 people in Lebanon and Gaza, a patient in California is being treated for a new form of mpox first seen in eastern Congo, prosecutors allege Sean “Diddy” Combs is… Continue watching
Nov 16 Israeli troops reach deepest point in Lebanon since October invasion, Lebanese media say By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press The clashes and further Israeli bombardment came as Lebanese and Hezbollah officials study a draft proposal presented by the U.S. earlier this week on ending the war. Continue reading
Nov 14 Israeli airstrikes near Damascus kill 15, Syrian state media reports By Albert Aji, Associated Press Syria’s state news agency says Israel has carried out two airstrikes on a western neighborhood of Damascus and one of the capital’s suburbs. Continue reading
Nov 13 Settlers in Israel's West Bank hope Trump's return will pave the way for major settlement expansion By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Not only did settlement building surge during Trump’s first term, but his administration took unprecedented steps to support Israel’s territorial claims, including recognizing Jerusalem as its capital and moving the U.S. Embassy there. Continue reading
Nov 13 Court papers show U.S. government worker charged with leaking classified documents on Israel's plans to strike Iran By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The man, identified as Asif William Rahman, was arrested by the FBI this week in Cambodia and was to due to make his first court appearance in Guam. It's not immediately clear which federal agency employed him. Continue reading
Nov 13 Trump picks Mike Huckabee for ambassador to Israel. Here are 4 things to know By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has long rejected a Palestinian state in territory previously seized by Israel and has repeatedly signaled his staunch support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 6:34 'Change might bring something good,' family of Gaza hostages says amid political shakeups By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi President Biden met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in the Oval Office and reaffirmed his administration’s 'ironclad’ commitment to Israel. The Israeli government says Hamas is still holding 101 hostages in Gaza and Herzog said the war would continue until the… Continue watching
Nov 12 Israeli airstrikes kill 31 across Gaza and 6 near Beirut By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Palestinian medical officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 31 people in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, including 11 at a makeshift cafeteria in an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone. Continue reading