Aug 04 Watch Israel, Hezbollah Claim Victories After Weeks of Fighting After more than three weeks of fighting, both Israel and Hezbollah continue to claim victory for differing reasons. Middle East policy experts discuss how the two sides are evaluating their progress. Continue watching
Aug 02 Watch Talks for International Force in Lebanon Stall in U.N. Tapped to lead a multinational force in Lebanon, France postponed negotations Wednesday until a cease-fire agreement is reached. The deputy U.N. secretary-general discusses the current status of diplomatic efforts. Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch U.S. Secretary of State Rice Hopes for U.N. Resolution by Week’s End Pressure mounted Tuesday after the European Union called for an immediate end to fighting in Lebanon while the Israeli cabinet voted to expand its ground offensive. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discusses U.S. efforts to end the conflict. Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch President Bush, Secretary Rice Outline Plans for Cease-fire Cutting short a 48-hour moratorium on air raids, Israel resumed bombing of Lebanon Monday as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice expressed hope that a comprehensive settlement can still be reached. Analysts look into the U.S. role in bringing peace to… Continue watching
Jul 31 U.N. Sets Deadline for Iran to Stop Uranium Enrichment By Admin, PBS News Hour The U.N. Security Council passed a resolution Monday giving Iran until Aug. 31 to end its nuclear program or face the threat of economic and political sanctions. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch President Bush, Prime Minister Blair Seek Resolution to Enforce Mideast Peace President Bush and Prime Minister Blair announced an agreement to send a multinational stabilization force to Lebanon. After excerpts from a news conference, analysts Giovanni Castellaneta and Robin Niblett assess Europe's role in brokering a diplomatic solution. Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch Analysts Discuss Diplomacy in Mideast, Bolton Hearings Columnists David Brooks and E.J. Dionne discuss the continuing crisis in the Middle East, the role of international leaders in seeking a diplomatic solution and the confirmation hearings of U.N. Ambassador John Bolton. Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch Senators Divided on Keeping Bolton as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton, who was appointed on a temporary basis as the United States Ambassador to the U.N. had his confirmation hearing today. The Senate remains divided on confirming his post to serve as U.N Ambassador for the rest of President… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch Humanitarian Aid Efforts in Lebanon Continue on Slow Path International agencies are providing relief aid to the estimated 700,000 Lebanese civilians displaced by the recent crisis. Israel opened four humanitarian corridors into Lebanon on Tuesday for relief agencies to provide food and medicine to those in need. Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch As Conflict Continues, Israel Weighs Military and Diplomatic Options U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice continued her diplomatic trip to the Middle East Tuesday, speaking to Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Experts discuss the military and peace-keeping options facing Israel and the national debate over the current conflict. Continue watching