Jul 15 In West Bank, Biden embraces ‘two states for two peoples’ By Aamer Madhani, Joseph Krauss, Chris Megerian, Associated Press The U.S. president's comments came during a joint appearance in Bethlehem with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, where he announced $201 million for a United Nations agency that supports Palestinians refugees. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 6:35 Biden embarks on his first visit to Israel since taking office By Nick Schifrin President Biden arrived in Israel Wednesday, the beginning of a four-day Middle East trip that will also take him to Saudi Arabia. Much of his focus today was in Israel’s military, and regional cooperation against Iran. Biden also began his… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 5:33 News Wrap: Akron declares state of emergency after police killing of unarmed Black man In our news wrap Monday, Akron, Ohio, declared a state of emergency amid protests over the police killing of Jayland Walker, an unarmed Black man. Also, U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner appealed directly to President Biden for her release from… Continue watching
Jun 20 Watch 5:08 News Wrap: COVID vaccinations begin for children under age 5 In our news wrap Monday, children under the age of 5 began receiving COVID vaccines, President Biden considers a pause on the federal gas tax, militants killed at least 132 villagers in Mali, Israel is headed for a new election,… Continue watching
Jun 09 Biden administration moves to bolster Palestinian ties By Laurie Kellman, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Washington is reversing a Trump administration policy on U.S.-Palestinian relations, a move that comes before a possible visit by President Joe Biden to Israel. Continue reading
May 29 Israelis parade through Palestinian area of Jerusalem, risking a new wave of violence By Josef Federman, Associated Press The crowds, who were overwhelmingly young Orthodox Jewish men, were celebrating Jerusalem Day -- an Israeli holiday that marks the capture of the Old City in the 1967 Mideast war. Palestinians see the event, which passes through the heart of… Continue reading
May 24 Israeli soldier likely killed Al Jazeera reporter, conclusive answers elusive By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Who killed Shireen Abu Akleh? A reconstruction by The Associated Press lends support to assertions that the veteran Palestinian-American reporter was killed by Israeli fire. Continue reading
May 15 Independent investigation suggests Israeli gunfire led to Al Jazeera journalist’s death By Josef Federman, Associated Press The outcome of independent investigations could help shape international opinion over who is responsible for Abu Akleh's death, particularly if an official Israeli military probe drags on. Israel and the Palestinians are locked in a war of narratives that already… Continue reading
May 14 Israel to investigate police conduct after pallbearers are beaten at journalist’s funeral By Josef Federman, Associated Press Late Friday, the Palestinian public prosecutor said preliminary findings show Abu Akleh was killed by deliberate fire from Israeli troops. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 4:46 News Wrap: Russia extends U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner’s detention In our news wrap Friday, U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will spend another month in pre-trial detention in Russia, South Korea offers medical supplies to North Korea for an apparent COVID outbreak, Israeli police charged and beat mourners before an… Continue watching