World Dec 24 Palestinians mark Christmas in Bethlehem while navigating life during conflict By Karl Bostic, Thomas Dallal
Politics Dec 17 South African authorities raid a U.S. refugee processing center and Washington protests Tuesday's raid occurred at a center that processes applications by white South Africans who have been given priority for refugee status in the U.S. by the Trump administration. By Michelle Gumede, Gerald Imray, Associated Press
World Dec 13 Watch 6:05 Displaced Palestinians struggle with cold, malnutrition in Gaza months after ceasefire More than two months after the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, humanitarian conditions in Gaza remain dire. The United Nations estimates that 1.5 million people lack shelter. Ali Rogin speaks with UNICEF’s Jonathan Crickx about conditions on the ground… By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery
World Dec 12 Watch 11:21 Israeli settlers attack Palestinians with impunity, halting West Bank olive harvest Israel's cabinet voted to extend legal status to 19 previously illegal settlements late last night, formalizing more control of land in the West Bank. Attacks by Jewish settlers against Palestinian communities there have increased sharply since the Oct. 7, 2023… By Leila Molana-Allen, Thomas Dallal, Janine AlHadidi
World Dec 10 Aid deliveries into Gaza fail to meet ceasefire terms, analysis shows Under the October deal, Israel agreed to allow 600 trucks of aid into Gaza each day. However, only an average of 459 trucks a day have entered between Oct. 12 and December 7. By Julia Frankel, Associated Press
Dec 02 Watch 8:57 'From Hell to Heaven': American describes teen son's release from Israeli jail By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi, Karl Bostic The day before Thanksgiving was the real celebration for an American family living in the occupied West Bank. Mohammed Ibrahim was released after nearly 10 months in an Israeli prison. The 16-year-old was arrested in February for allegedly throwing stones… Continue watching
Nov 29 Palestinian death toll surpasses 70,000 since start of Israel-Hamas war, Gaza ministry says By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the Israel-Hamas war began, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Saturday, while a hospital said that Israeli fire killed two Palestinian children in the territory's south. Continue reading
Nov 27 Israeli soldiers appear to kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they surrender By Megan Janetsky, Bassem Mroue, Julia Frankel, Associated Press The Israeli military said it was investigating. The killings, captured in a pair of videos shown on two Arab TV stations, came as Israel pressed ahead with its latest offensive in the West Bank, where the army has stepped up… Continue reading
Nov 15 Watch 2:53 News Wrap: Federal agents begin making immigration arrests in North Carolina In our news wrap Saturday, federal agents are making immigration arrests in Charlotte, North Carolina, air travel is rebounding as the FAA eases restrictions on commercial flights at 40 U.S. airports, more than 22 million Southern California residents are under… Continue watching
Nov 15 Heavy winter rains batter Gaza, destroying makeshift shelters By Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Residents attempted to dig trenches to keep the water from flooding their tents, as rain dripped through tears in tarpaulins and makeshift shelters. The intermittent bursts soaked families' scant belongings. Strong winds can also topple tents and hamper attempts to… Continue reading