Jul 31 Watch Are Israel and Hamas violating international laws of war? By PBS News Hour The UN human rights commissioner accused both Israel and Hamas of committing war crimes in their ongoing conflict. Judy Woodruff gets debate on the lawfulness of their tactics from retired Lt. Col. Gary Solis of the George Washington University and… Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch UN human rights chief accuses Israel, Hamas of war crimes By PBS News Hour Mosques were once again a target for Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, while another strike reduced homes to a debris-filled crater. Meanwhile, warning sirens blared in Israel, where the military said that Hamas had fired more than 60 rockets. The UN… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch News Wrap: Palestinian death toll rises after strikes on Gaza market, UN school By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the shelling of a United Nations school in Gaza drew widespread condemnation, including from the White House. Israeli defense spokesman Peter Lerner said his country’s forces acted only in response to a mortar shell launched… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch Netanyahu: Israel should prepare for 'prolonged campaign' in Gaza By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch UN school compound in Gaza hit by deadly strike By PBS News Hour Emergency workers rushed victims to the hospital after a series of explosions blasted a UN school compound in northern Gaza. The Palestinian Red Crescent and Hamas blamed Israeli tank fire, while Israel said Hamas rocket fire might be responsible. Meanwhile,… Continue watching
Jul 24 Syria welcomes new UN envoy as violence continues in the country By Ayan Sheikh Syria’s foreign ministry welcomed a newly appointed U.N. peace envoy but demanded he show “objectivity and integrity” while pursuing his mission in the troubled country. Continue reading
Jul 24 Israeli strike on UN facility kills at least 15 people By Anna Christiansen Israeli forces shelled a U.N.-run school compound in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 15 people and injuring at least 150 more, Gaza health officials said. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch Kerry resumes attempts to broker Mideast cease-fire, both sides mourn losses By PBS News Hour Secretary of State John Kerry met with with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in hopes of working toward an end to hostilities. Hundreds of Palestinians fled strikes in a southern… Continue watching
Jul 23 Kerry cites progress in Gaza cease-fire talks By Associated Press JERUSALEM -- Offering the first glimmer of hope for a Gaza cease-fire, the United States on Wednesday said negotiations to broker a truce between Israel and Hamas militants are making some progress even if an end to more than two… Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch News Wrap: UN reports sharp rise of Iraq civilian deaths By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the United Nations reported that between January and June, nearly 5,600 civilians were killed in Iraq. Sunni extremists have stepped up their fight against the Iraqi government since the beginning of the year. Also, the… Continue watching