World Oct 07 Oct. 7 survivor channels trauma into movement for new generation of Israeli leaders By Nick Schifrin, Karl Bostic
World Oct 07 Watch 8:25 Israeli and Palestinian fathers partner to bridge divides 3 years after Oct. 7 Three years after Oct. 7, two fathers are reaching across the gulf that divides Israelis and Palestinians. Jonathan Dekel-Chen is the father of Sagui Dekel-Chen, who was shot, kidnapped and held hostage for nearly 500 days. Jaser Abu Moussa is… By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev
Arts Oct 06 Watch 8:34 Brett McGurk chronicles negotiations to free Oct. 7 hostages in 'Brink' Brett McGurk served under four presidential administrations, ultimately working as President Biden’s lead on foreign policy in the Middle East. During that time, Hamas attacked Israel, killing over a thousand people and taking hundreds hostage. Amna Nawaz sat down with… By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
Arts Sep 21 Watch 6:56 American Israeli held hostage by Hamas performs songs of survival and hope Recently, the small Israeli town of Nir Oz, devastated by the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks, held a unique concert. The singer was not a professional musician, but an American Israeli man who was kidnapped by Hamas and held in Gaza… By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Karl Bostic
World Sep 09 Watch 6:59 Netanyahu faces pressure after report alleges he brushed off warnings ahead of Oct. 7 New reporting in Israel reveals that Prime Minister Netanyahu was warned that Hamas was planning a major attack, but he did not order any kind of action to prevent the Oct. 7 attack that killed over 1000. Netanyahu denied the… By Ali Rogin, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi
Dec 23 Ex-aide says Netanyahu sought to evade responsibility for Oct. 7 attack By Julia Frankel, Associated Press A former close aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that immediately following the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, he was ordered to figure out how the premier could evade responsibility for the security breach. Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 6:30 How Israeli communities scarred by Oct. 7 celebrated Hanukkah By Karl Bostic, Dan Sagalyn For millions of Jews around the world, Hanukkah ended Monday evening at nightfall. A holiday centered on dedication and perseverance, the Festival of Lights is particularly special in Israel, and especially for survivors of Oct. 7, their families and the… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch 8:58 Israel marks 2 years since Hamas attacks as peace talks offer glimmer of hope By Geoff Bennett, Sonia Kopelev Two years after Hamas launched its deadly Oct. 7 attacks, Israelis took to the streets to mourn the loss of loved ones while also demanding the return of hostages still held. Among those kidnapped were the wife and children of… Continue watching
Feb 27 Israel's army admits failures on Oct. 7 and says it underestimated Hamas' capabilities By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel's military has determined that Hamas was able to carry out the Oct. 7 attack because the much more powerful Israeli army misjudged the militant group’s intentions and underestimated its capabilities. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 5:37 Bodies of youngest kidnapped Israelis returned by Hamas as ceasefire holds By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi Near Tel Aviv, three buses exploded in a parking lot in a suspected attack that further rattled Israel after the return of the remains of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. A U.N. official called the taunting display during the… Continue watching