World Apr 21 Israeli leaders criticize expected U.S. sanctions against ultra-Orthodox military unit By Josef Federman, Associated Press
World Feb 04 Far-right Israeli minister’s criticism of Biden and support for Trump draws local backlash Criticism of President Biden by a far-right minister in Israel's government who said Trump would allow more freedom to fight Hamas sparked outrage there on Sunday, highlighting the sensitivity of relations as Washington provides key support for the offensive against the… By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
World Jun 05 WATCH: Blinken says Israeli settlement expansion is obstacle to ‘horizon of hope’ Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the expansion of Israeli settlements and ongoing demolitions of Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank are taking Israel further away from peace with the Palestinians. Yet, he said Monday that the U.S.-Israel relationship… By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
World Dec 04 Blinken vows U.S. support for Israel despite unease over new government Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday the U.S. will not shrink from its unwavering support for Israel despite stark differences with Prime Minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu and concerns the Biden administration may have about potential members of his incoming right-wing… By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
World Jul 10 Watch 6:41 Biden to balance human rights and Middle East realities during visit to the region President Biden this week is making his first trip to the Middle East as president with stops in Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia. But It will take delicate diplomacy for an administration that’s promised to make human rights… By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
May 27 Watch 4:31 News Wrap: San Jose shooter targeted specific coworkers, had confessed to hating workplace In our news wrap Thursday, officials say the San Jose, California railyard gunman appeared to target specific victims at his job and had formerly spoken of hating his workplace. Senate Republicans presented a $928 billion counter-offer on rebuilding infrastructure —… Continue watching
Nov 19 Pompeo is 1st top U.S. diplomat to visit an Israeli settlement By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday became the first top U.S. diplomat to visit an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank as the State Department announced that products from the settlements can be labeled "Made in Israel" in… Continue reading
Sep 15 WATCH: Trump presides over Arab-Israel recognition deals By Matthew Lee, Deb Reichmann, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The agreements won’t end active wars, but supporters believe they could pave the way for a broader Arab-Israeli rapprochement after decades of enmity and only two previous peace deals. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 4:56 This Jewish-Palestinian couple offers a comedic cure for Middle East conflict By Hari Sreenivasan Jess Salomon and Eman El-husseini, a Jewish-Palestinian lesbian married couple who perform standup comedy together, have gained new audiences at a moment when the political debate in Washington over U.S. support for Israel has heated up. Hari Sreenivasan reports on… Continue watching
Dec 28 Watch 8:07 What does Kerry’s speech mean for U.S.-Israel relations? By PBS News Hour With Secretary of State John Kerry’s tough, parting words on Israel and the recent UN Security Council resolution vote, former State Department officials James Jeffrey and Ilan Goldberg join Hari Sreenivasan to examine the state of relations between the two… Continue watching