White House backs Israel blocking aid to Gaza
JINSA's Jonathan Ruhe joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss Israel's decision to halt aid into Gaza as the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas ended on Saturday.
JINSA's Jonathan Ruhe joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss Israel's decision to halt aid into Gaza as the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas ended on Saturday.
Israel-Hamas: No extension yet for Gaza ceasefire
Israel's government says it supports a proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire's first phase through Ramadan and Passover, however Hamas has rejected Israel's proposal. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the latest in the Middle East with Dr. Alon Burstein, Tufts University Visiting Assistant Professor and Israel Institute Fellow.
Israel's government says it supports a proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire's first phase through Ramadan and Passover, however Hamas has rejected Israel's proposal. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the latest in the Middle East with Dr. Alon Burstein, Tufts University Visiting Assistant Professor and Israel Institute Fellow.
Hamas rejects Israel's ceasefire proposal
On Saturday, Hamas said it rejected Israel's ceasefire extension proposal for the first phase. This came on the day the first stage of the ceasefire was set to expire. The latest round of talks on the second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has made no progress so far, and it was unclear whether the talks would resume on Saturday, a senior Hamas official said. Mark Chandler with Coastal Carolina University joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest developments.
On Saturday, Hamas said it rejected Israel's ceasefire extension proposal for the first phase. This came on the day the first stage of the ceasefire was set to expire. The latest round of talks on the second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has made no progress so far, and it was unclear whether the talks would resume on Saturday, a senior Hamas official said. Mark Chandler with Coastal Carolina University joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest developments.
Israel underestimated Hamas leading to Oct. 7 attack
On Thursday, an internal Israel army investigation into Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack was released acknowledging the military's "complete failure" to prevent the deadly assault. The investigation said for years Israel had underestimated the group's capabilities. ?October 7 was a complete failure, the IDF [military] failed in fulfilling its mission to protect Israeli civilians,? a senior Israeli military official said as he briefed reporters about the inquiry?s findings. John Strawson with the University of East London joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow.
On Thursday, an internal Israel army investigation into Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack was released acknowledging the military's "complete failure" to prevent the deadly assault. The investigation said for years Israel had underestimated the group's capabilities. ?October 7 was a complete failure, the IDF [military] failed in fulfilling its mission to protect Israeli civilians,? a senior Israeli military official said as he briefed reporters about the inquiry?s findings. John Strawson with the University of East London joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow.
Trump posts AI video of Gaza as luxury resort
Tufts University Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss President Trump's social media post of an AI video depicting Gaza as a luxury resort. Meantime in Israel, Hamas handed over the bodies of four hostages to the Red Cross early Thursday in exchange for Israel?s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. This comes just days before the first phase of the ceasefire was set to end.
Tufts University Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss President Trump's social media post of an AI video depicting Gaza as a luxury resort. Meantime in Israel, Hamas handed over the bodies of four hostages to the Red Cross early Thursday in exchange for Israel?s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. This comes just days before the first phase of the ceasefire was set to end.
Hamas hands over bodies of 4 Israeli hostages
Hamas has handed over four dead hostages to the Red Cross early Thursday in exchange for Israel's release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest in the Middle East with the FDD's Joe Truzman.
Hamas has handed over four dead hostages to the Red Cross early Thursday in exchange for Israel's release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest in the Middle East with the FDD's Joe Truzman.
Trump shares apparent AI video offering ‘what's next’ for Gaza
President Trump shared an AI video of “what’s next" for Gaza that included a sunny beachside resort town alongside images of bearded bellydancers and a golden Trump balloon and statue.
President Trump shared an AI video of “what’s next" for Gaza that included a sunny beachside resort town alongside images of bearded bellydancers and a golden Trump balloon and statue.
Hamas agrees to return bodies of 4 hostages
Hamas has agreed to release the bodies of four Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds a Palestinian prisoners. This comes with just days to go before the first phase of the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel is set to expire. Israel delayed the release of about 600 Palestinian prisoners since Saturday protesting what it regarded as the cruel treatment of hostages during their release by Hamas.
Hamas has agreed to release the bodies of four Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds a Palestinian prisoners. This comes with just days to go before the first phase of the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel is set to expire. Israel delayed the release of about 600 Palestinian prisoners since Saturday protesting what it regarded as the cruel treatment of hostages during their release by Hamas.
Israel confirms body returned by Hamas is Shiri Bibas
The Israeli Defense Forces have confirmed that a body handed over by Hamas on Friday is Shiri Bibas. "Today, she returned home in a casket, after terrorists inhumanly murdered her and her sons Kfir and Ariel, said the IDF on "X."
The Israeli Defense Forces have confirmed that a body handed over by Hamas on Friday is Shiri Bibas. "Today, she returned home in a casket, after terrorists inhumanly murdered her and her sons Kfir and Ariel, said the IDF on "X."
Israel says child hostages identified but other released body not their mother
Hamas returned four Israeli hostages' bodies, including two children, but failed to return their mother, Shiri Bibas, according to the Israeli Defense Forces.
Hamas returned four Israeli hostages' bodies, including two children, but failed to return their mother, Shiri Bibas, according to the Israeli Defense Forces.
Hamas to release 6 living hostages
A top Hamas official says the militant group will free six living Israeli hostages on Saturday after the return of four bodies on Thursday. The releases are apparently in trade for Israel?s allowing mobile homes and construction equipment into the devastated Gaza Strip.
A top Hamas official says the militant group will free six living Israeli hostages on Saturday after the return of four bodies on Thursday. The releases are apparently in trade for Israel?s allowing mobile homes and construction equipment into the devastated Gaza Strip.
4 dead hostages, including mother and 2 young sons, will be returned from Gaza
The handover is part of the ceasefire agreement.
The handover is part of the ceasefire agreement.
Hamas to release bodies of four hostages this week
National security analyst Hal Kempfer and Rabbi Rick Jacobs join LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to react to the news that Hamas is expected to release the bodies of four Israeli hostages this week.
National security analyst Hal Kempfer and Rabbi Rick Jacobs join LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to react to the news that Hamas is expected to release the bodies of four Israeli hostages this week.
Rubio visits Middle East amid Gaza ceasefire
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the Middle East.
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the Middle East.
Israel and Hamas complete latest hostage exchange
On Saturday, Hamas freed three Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza, including an American Israeli dual citizen. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the latest in the Middle East with Tufts University Professor, Dr. Alon Burstein.
On Saturday, Hamas freed three Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza, including an American Israeli dual citizen. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the latest in the Middle East with Tufts University Professor, Dr. Alon Burstein.
Former hostage describes time in Hamas captivity: "Starved and tortured"
A North Carolina native who spent 484 days in captivity after being taken by Hamas said he was kicked, spat on and held with no water, light or air to breathe.
A North Carolina native who spent 484 days in captivity after being taken by Hamas said he was kicked, spat on and held with no water, light or air to breathe.
Hamas says it will release hostages as planned
On Thursday, Hamas said it was committed to honoring the ceasefire deal, and says it will release three Israeli hostages on Saturday as originally planned.
On Thursday, Hamas said it was committed to honoring the ceasefire deal, and says it will release three Israeli hostages on Saturday as originally planned.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal back on track
Hamas announced on Thursday it will release three Israeli hostages on Saturday as scheduled. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest in the Middle East with the FDD's Ben Cohen.
Hamas announced on Thursday it will release three Israeli hostages on Saturday as scheduled. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest in the Middle East with the FDD's Ben Cohen.
Hamas to release hostages as planned
On Thursday, Hamas said it would release the next group of Israeli hostages as planned. This continues to push towards resolving a major dispute that threatened the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. Hamas said Egyptian and Qatari mediators confirmed they will works to "remove all hurdles," and it would implement the truce deal. The statement stated three more Israeli hostages would be freed Saturday. There was no immediate comment from Israel on Hamas? announcement.
On Thursday, Hamas said it would release the next group of Israeli hostages as planned. This continues to push towards resolving a major dispute that threatened the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. Hamas said Egyptian and Qatari mediators confirmed they will works to "remove all hurdles," and it would implement the truce deal. The statement stated three more Israeli hostages would be freed Saturday. There was no immediate comment from Israel on Hamas? announcement.
Trump pushes Gaza plan in talks with King Abdullah
President Donald Trump pushed his plan to take Gaza and relocate Palestinians in his meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II Tuesday.
President Donald Trump pushed his plan to take Gaza and relocate Palestinians in his meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II Tuesday.