Aug 28 Watch 4:54 What we know about who Israel is targeting in West Bank raids By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn Israel launched a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank targeting what it says are Palestinian militants. For perspective on the developments, Amna Nawaz spoke with Daniel Byman, a professor at Georgetown University and author of "A High Price: The… Continue watching
Aug 28 Israel launches large-scale military operation in occupied West Bank, killing 10 Palestinian militants By Julia Frankel, Nasser Nasser, Associated Press The ongoing operation was among the largest in the West Bank in months, and a reminder that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict extends far beyond the war in Gaza that began with Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. Continue reading
Aug 27 Jewish settlers rampage in West Bank, killing 1, Palestinian officials say By Associated Press Palestinians and rights groups have long accused Israeli forces of turning a blind eye or openly supporting settler violence in the West Bank. Continue reading
Aug 26 As Israel’s economy struggles, leading economists say ending the war in Gaza would help By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Nearly 11 months into the war with Hamas, Israel’s economy is struggling as the country’s leaders grind ahead with an offensive in Gaza that shows no signs of ending and threatens to escalate into a wider conflict. Continue reading
Aug 23 90 percent of Gaza residents have been displaced by Israel’s evacuation orders, UN says By Associated Press The top United Nations humanitarian official for the Palestinian territory said in the statement Thursday that "the way forward is as clear as it is urgent: Protect civilians, release the hostages, facilitate humanitarian access, agree on a cease-fire.”… Continue reading
Aug 22 Pro-Palestinian Democrats say their request for a speaker at DNC rejected after weeks of negotiations By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Some elected Democratic officials have supported the movement's call for a speaker on the last day of the convention. This divide in the party stands out from a convention that has mostly united around Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 10:18 Hardliners violently expel Palestinians to expand Israeli settlements in West Bank By Leila Molana-Allen, Zeba Warsi, Teresa Cebrián Aranda While Gaza endures a devastating war, an increasingly brutal battle is being fought over land in another Palestinian territory: the West Bank. Israeli settlers are attacking Palestinians there more frequently and ferociously than ever before and forcing them to flee… Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 3:18 Gaza cease-fire negotiators make significant progress but sticking points remain By Nick Schifrin In the Middle East, mediators working toward a Gaza cease-fire wrapped up a second day of talks and by some indications, it ended on a hopeful note. Nick Schifrin reports. Continue watching
Aug 16 Mediators are preparing to implement Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal before final agreement, U.S. official says By Ravi Nessman, Associated Press The official said the proposal currently on the table basically bridges every gap between Israel and Hamas. Continue reading
Aug 16 Latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks conclude, will continue in Cairo next week By Ravi Nessman, Associated Press In a statement Friday, the United States, Egypt and Qatar said ceasefire talks were constructive and conducted in a positive atmosphere. Continue reading