Mar 21 Watch Israel’s Poetry Reflects Story of a Nation Poets played a major role voicing the hardships and joys during Israel's founding. Today, the poetry scene is more fractured, much like the land itself. Three prominent Israeli poets reflect on the situation. A follow-up piece will feature Palestinian poets. Continue watching
Mar 07 Watch King Abdullah Calls for U.S. Help with Mideast Peace Plan Jordan's King Abdullah told Congress Wednesday that the United States must take the lead in cementing peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Abdullah talks to Jim Lehrer about the need for a two-state solution. Continue watching
Dec 15 Watch Attack on Hamas Politician Sparks Fighting in Gaza Clashes erupted Friday between rival Palestinian factions after Hamas accused Fatah of trying to assassinate Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority government. Two experts on the Middle East analyze Palestinian tensions. Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch President Bush Calls Iraq Study Group Proposals ‘Very Interesting’ President Bush said the Baker-Hamilton report provided "very interesting proposals" that the administration would consider seriously and act on "in a timely fashion." White House counselor Dan Bartlett elaborates on the administration's response. Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch Baker, Hamilton Discuss ‘New Way Forward’ Proposal for Iraq The Iraq Study Group released recommendations Wednesday calling for greater diplomatic efforts, as well as a "change in the primary mission" of U.S. troops that will allow "responsible" troop withdrawal. Co-chairmen James Baker and Lee Hamilton discuss the report. Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch Essayist Reflects on the Act of Taking a Life NewsHour Essayist Richard Rodriguez talks about suicide and the public and private faces of this act. Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch Former President Jimmy Carter Examines Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Jimmy Carter discusses his latest book, "Palestine, Peace Not Apartheid" about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch Experts Discuss Increased Violence, Future of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert met with President Bush Monday and reiterated that he is open to negotiations with the Palestinian government if it recognizes Israel and renounces violence. Experts discuss the conflict and its future. Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch Kidnapped Journalists Released in Gaza, Violence Continues After 13 days in captivity, two Fox News journalists were dropped off in front of a Gaza City hotel this weekend, despite an earlier demand for the release of Muslim prisoners in the U.S. A reporter discusses the release and… Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch Brzezinski, Kissinger Debate U.S. Role in Mideast Crisis Zbigniew Brzezinski, former national security adviser to President Carter, and Henry Kissinger, former secretary of state and national security adviser for presidents Nixon and Ford, discuss the crisis in the Middle East and what America's role should be. Continue watching