May 15 AP statement on Israeli attack on building housing AP office By Associated Press The world will know less about what is happening in Gaza because of what happened today. Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 12:34 Turkish foreign minister slams U.S. for having ‘no clear strategy’ on Syria By Ali Rogin Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu slammed the United States’ Syria strategy and Middle East peace plan, saying Wednesday that one was underdeveloped and the other might not exist. “It seems that there is no clear… Continue watching
May 13 Watch 4:05 Triumphant mood in Jerusalem ahead of U.S. embassy opening By PBS News Hour The U.S. embassy will open in Jerusalem on Monday, a move that has pleased the Israeli government but been condemned by some allies and Palestinians. Tensions have been on the rise as the six-week-long “Right of Return” march is expected… Continue watching
Mar 21 Israeli military confirms it hit Syrian nuclear site in 2007 By Aron Heller, Associated Press The Israeli military confirmed on Wednesday it carried out the 2007 airstrike in Syria that destroyed what was believed to be a nuclear reactor, lifting the veil of secrecy over one of its most daring and mysterious operations in recent… Continue reading
Jun 01 Trump declines to move U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, for now By Associated Press President Donald Trump has temporarily waived a law requiring the U.S. to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Continue reading
May 15 3 things to watch for when Trump visits the Middle East By Larisa Epatko President Donald Trump departs Friday for the Middle East in his first overseas trip as president. He visits Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican -- the bases of three major world religions -- aiming to unify the region against extremism… Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 3:48 News Wrap: ISIS attacks kill dozens in Baghdad; Israel tightens security By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Islamic State suicide attacks killed at least 31 in Baghdad in what Iraqi officials say were a response to the government’s military campaign to recapture Fallujah. Also, Israel dispatched hundreds of additional troops to the… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 7:28 News Wrap: Gunman kills two in Tel Aviv attack By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, a gunman killed two and wounded at least three others at a popular bar in Tel Aviv. A manhunt was launched for the unidentified shooter. Also, Bavaria's top security official says there's no longer any… Continue watching
Oct 18 Watch 3:35 Israel responds to deadly wave of knife attacks with new police powers By PBS News Hour Israeli officials announced new steps to curb a rash of deadly stabbings on its citizens, including enforcing roadblocks in Arab East Jerusalem. Eight Israelis have died in Palestinian stabbings and police have shot and killed 40 Palestinians in clashes. NewsHour… Continue watching
Oct 18 U.S. confirms airstrike in Syria killed Al-Qaida commander By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The U.S. military is confirming that an airstrike in Syria by the U.S.-led coalition has killed a top al-Qaida commander. Continue reading