World Aug 13 Watch 8:55 National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien on ‘very courageous’ deal between Israel and UAE As announced Thursday by the Trump administration, Israel and the United Arab Emirates will begin normalized relations, opening embassies and signing agreements on trade and technology. National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the “remarkable accomplishment," what…
World Jan 27 Watch 5:09 News Wrap: Supreme Court allows Trump’s green card policy to take effect In our news wrap Monday, the Trump administration can deny permanent residence to immigrants who receive public benefits. The Supreme Court voted 5 to 4 to let the new green card policy take effect while lawsuits against it continue. Also,…
World Apr 04 Watch 9:56 What growing Jewish settlements in the West Bank mean for Mideast peace efforts More than a half million Israelis live in Jewish settlements in the West Bank -- land they see as a biblical birthright, but that international law contends is occupied territory, and that Palestinians hope will comprise a future state. Special… By PBS News Hour
Arts Apr 03 Watch 12:04 New play depicts drama of Mideast peacemaking at ‘Camp David’ By Anne Azzi Davenport
Apr 03 Israel cancels prisoner release following Palestinian UN bid By Sam Lane Israel's chief peace negotiator said Thursday officials will not release a fourth batch of Palestinian prisoners after their continued push for United Nations recognition. Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch Kerry cancels Middle East visit as U.S.-led peace negotiations hit new hurdle By PBS News Hour Secretary of State John Kerry had been scheduled to resume Middle East diplomatic efforts with a visit to the region. It had been widely reported that the U.S. is considering the release of a convicted spy as part of the… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch Should potential Pollard release be entwined in Mideast peace efforts? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 26 Jimmy Carter: Putin must ‘be stopped’ from taking further military action By Larisa Epatko Former President Jimmy Carter said Wednesday that Russian annexation of the Crimea region in southern Ukraine was “inevitable.” But if Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to take further military action, he must “be stopped.”… Continue reading
Jan 14 Israeli Defense Minister offers harsh words for Kerry’s peace plan By Andy Swab Israel’s Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon vocally criticized U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s recent peace initiative between Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Continue reading