Oct 17 LISTEN: White House expresses hope that Sinwar’s death will catalyze cease-fire talks, return of hostages By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press U.S. officials expressed measured optimism that the killing of a militant characterized by national security adviser Jake Sullivan as a “massive obstacle to peace" might breathe new life into cease-fire talks that have failed to produce a breakthrough despite periodic… Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Harris says death of Hamas leader offers chance ‘to finally end the war in Gaza’ By Associated Press “It is time for the day after to begin,” Vice President Kamala Harris said. Continue reading
Oct 17 Biden: Sinwar’s death opens opportunity for better future for both Israelis and Palestinians By Associated Press President Joe Biden says the death of Hamas' leader Yahya Sinwar is a “good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world,” comparing it to the feeling in the U.S. after the killing of al-Qaida leader Osama… Continue reading
Oct 17 Netanyahu: Israel has ‘settled its account’ with Sinwar, but ‘war has not yet ended’ By Associated Press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was an “important moment in the war” to bring home the hostages being held in Gaza. Continue reading
Oct 17 Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israeli official confirms By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Jack Jeffrey, Associated Press Troops appeared to have run across him in a battle, only to discover afterwards that a body in the rubble was the man Israel has hunted for more than a year. Continue reading
Oct 17 Hunger experts say risk of famine in Gaza remains high By Samy Magdy, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press The findings come after the United States warned Israel that it might cut off military aid if its ally does not do more to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Continue reading
Oct 17 Who is Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar? By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press His death, which has not yet been confirmed, would be a significant moment in Israel's yearlong offensive against the militant group and could complicate efforts to release dozens of hostages held in Gaza. Continue reading
Oct 17 Zelenskyy warns that 10,000 North Korean soldiers could join Russian forces fighting in Ukraine By Lorne Cook, Mike Corder, Raf Casert, Associated Press The Ukrainian leader’s comments raised the stakes for his Western allies as he met with European Union leaders and then NATO defense ministers to discuss his “ victory plan ” to end the country’s devastating war with Russia. Continue reading
Oct 17 Israeli military is investigating whether top Hamas leader Sinwar was killed in Gaza By Jack Jeffery, Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Authorities were conducting DNA tests on a body to determine if it is Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, an Israeli security official said. Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 3:22 Israel resumes bombardment on Beirut’s suburbs By Leila Molana-Allen Israel resumed punishing airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and across central and southern Lebanon. More than 130 strikes targeted what Israel says were Hezbollah operatives and locations. Israel's military also said more than 90 Hezbollah rockets were fired into northern… Continue watching