Jun 02 Watch As Flotilla Inquiry Calls Grow Louder, Legality of Gaza Blockade Examined Israeli authorities are defending the raids of vessels bound for Gaza, as the international community presses for an independent investigation of the flotilla deaths. Judy Woodruff examines the legality of Israel's attack in international waters with two law experts. Continue watching
May 31 Watch Israeli Ambassador: Soldiers Had ‘No Choice But to Defend Themselves’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a planned trip to the White House as Israel faced international condemnation in the wake of the Gaza flotilla raid. Gwen Ifill talks with Michael Oren, the Israeli ambassador to the United States, for… Continue watching
May 31 Watch Under Fire for Gaza Raid, Israel Blames Flotilla Organizers for Provocation A deadly predawn Israeli raid on ships off Gaza has sparked international outrage, following the deaths of international activists who say they were trying to transport humanitarian supplies. Julian Manyon of Independent Television News gives an update on the raid. Continue watching
Oct 29 U.S. Embassy in Damascus Could Close as Tension Rises By PBS NewsHour The U.S. Embassy in Syria may close to the public for security reasons after a deadly raid near the country's border with Iraq caused public outcry against the United States. Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch Reports: President Bush Secretly OK’d Raids in Pakistan’s Border Region The New York Times reported Thursday that President Bush authorized U.S. forces to conduct raids against Taliban and al-Qaida strongholds inside Pakistan's border region without the approval of Islamabad. Regional and security experts assess the reports. Continue watching
Apr 25 Zimbabwe Opposition Headquarters Raided By PBS NewsHour Armed Zimbabwe riot police raided the headquarters of the opposition party embroiled in an election standoff with President Robert Mugabe Friday, forcing hundreds of people into the streets, news agencies report. Continue reading
Dec 25 Watch Iraqi President Decries U.S. Detention of Iranians Iraqi President Jalal Talabani complained Monday that the U.S. is holding Iranians seized in a raid last week. A reporter updates the situation. Continue watching
Mar 22 Iraqi Forces Ward Off Insurgent Raid on Police Station By PBS NewsHour Insurgents attacked a police station near Baghdad killing three police officers and one commander after a two-hour gunbattle with Iraqi and U.S. forces that resulted in the capture of at least 50 insurgents. Continue reading
Mar 14 Palestinians Surrender After Israeli Prison Raid By PBS NewsHour Six Palestinian militants holed up inside a Palestinian prison surrendered to Israeli forces Tuesday, almost 10 hours after soldiers raided the compound to seize militants convicted of killing an Israeli Cabinet minister. Continue reading