Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal
The FDD's Jonathan Schanzer joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to provide his thoughts on the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
The FDD's Jonathan Schanzer joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to provide his thoughts on the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
Netanyahu disputes word of hostage-release ceasefire deal between Israel, Hamas
Mediators say Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement following weeks of negotiations, pausing a destructive 15-month war in Gaza. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says details have yet to be finalized.
Mediators say Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement following weeks of negotiations, pausing a destructive 15-month war in Gaza. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says details have yet to be finalized.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire confirmed by US and Qatar
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, the United States and Qatar said Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?s office did not confirm the deal, saying the final details were still being sorted out. Israeli Government Spokesman David Mencer joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, the United States and Qatar said Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?s office did not confirm the deal, saying the final details were still being sorted out. Israeli Government Spokesman David Mencer joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal: What we know
Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, an official briefed on the deal told Reuters on Wednesday, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended the Middle East. The agreement follows months of on-off negotiations brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, with the backing of the United States, and came just ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, an official briefed on the deal told Reuters on Wednesday, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended the Middle East. The agreement follows months of on-off negotiations brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, with the backing of the United States, and came just ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire in Gaza
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release dozens of hostages after more than 15 months of war. Any deal is expected to pause the fighting and bring hopes for winding down the most deadly and destructive war Israel and Hamas have ever fought, a conflict that has destabilized the Middle East and sparked worldwide protests. One official said that it was expected that the ceasefire would be implemented in coming days. All three requested anonymity to discuss the contours of the deal before the official announcement by mediators in Doha. President Joe Biden was preparing to address the breakthrough agreement later Thursday, officials said.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release dozens of hostages after more than 15 months of war. Any deal is expected to pause the fighting and bring hopes for winding down the most deadly and destructive war Israel and Hamas have ever fought, a conflict that has destabilized the Middle East and sparked worldwide protests. One official said that it was expected that the ceasefire would be implemented in coming days. All three requested anonymity to discuss the contours of the deal before the official announcement by mediators in Doha. President Joe Biden was preparing to address the breakthrough agreement later Thursday, officials said.
Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages
Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. This three-phase plan would need to be submitted to the Israeli Cabinet for final approval.
Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. This three-phase plan would need to be submitted to the Israeli Cabinet for final approval.
Israeli military recovers body of hostage in Gaza tunnel
Israeli forces have recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in a Gaza tunnel as ceasefire talks with Hamas continue. The fate of his son, also a hostage, remains unclear.
Israeli forces have recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in a Gaza tunnel as ceasefire talks with Hamas continue. The fate of his son, also a hostage, remains unclear.
Israel strikes Yemen's capital
On Thursday, airstrikes were reported in the Yemeni capital of Sana'a. FOX News' Trey Yingst reports this may be the Israeli response or the US led coalition targeting Houthi positions. Benjamin Anthony with the Miryam Institute joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
On Thursday, airstrikes were reported in the Yemeni capital of Sana'a. FOX News' Trey Yingst reports this may be the Israeli response or the US led coalition targeting Houthi positions. Benjamin Anthony with the Miryam Institute joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Israel vows to launch retaliatory attack on Houthis
The head of Israel?s Air Force has vowed to launch tougher retaliatory attacks on the Houthi rebels in Yemen. This comes after the terror group continues to launch rocket attacks in Tel Aviv. Firing at Houthi leaders would seem to mark an escalation by Israel, which has so far targeted port infrastructure and military sites in a handful of sorties in response to repeated launches of drones and ballistic missiles from Yemen. Mark Chandler is the Director of Government Relations at Coastal Carolina University and he?s also a former Senior Defense Intelligence Official. He joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest.
The head of Israel?s Air Force has vowed to launch tougher retaliatory attacks on the Houthi rebels in Yemen. This comes after the terror group continues to launch rocket attacks in Tel Aviv. Firing at Houthi leaders would seem to mark an escalation by Israel, which has so far targeted port infrastructure and military sites in a handful of sorties in response to repeated launches of drones and ballistic missiles from Yemen. Mark Chandler is the Director of Government Relations at Coastal Carolina University and he?s also a former Senior Defense Intelligence Official. He joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest.
Pope Francis delivers Christmas message, calls for 'silence of arms'
In his annual Christmas message, Pope Francis urged the world to “silence the sound of arms" and find reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies."
In his annual Christmas message, Pope Francis urged the world to “silence the sound of arms" and find reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies."
Israel intercepts Houthi ballistic missile
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired another ballistic missile at Israel early Tuesday morning, triggering sirens across the center of the country as well as in southern Israel, for the third time in less than a week. The Israel Defense Forces said it managed to intercept the missile before it entered Israeli airspace. According to a military source, the projectile was shot down using the long-range Arrow air defense system, which is designed to take out ballistic missiles outside of the atmosphere. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky, the Executive Director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired another ballistic missile at Israel early Tuesday morning, triggering sirens across the center of the country as well as in southern Israel, for the third time in less than a week. The Israel Defense Forces said it managed to intercept the missile before it entered Israeli airspace. According to a military source, the projectile was shot down using the long-range Arrow air defense system, which is designed to take out ballistic missiles outside of the atmosphere. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky, the Executive Director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Houthi ballistic missile strikes playground
A Houthi missile launched from Yemen injured more than a dozen people in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area early Saturday, after sirens sounded across central Israel. At least 16 people were hurt, according to Israeli emergency services. The injuries were minor, such as cuts from glass shards. The Israel Defense Forces said attempts to intercept the projectile were unsuccessful, and that the missile hit a playground. Mark Chandler with Coastal Carolina University joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
A Houthi missile launched from Yemen injured more than a dozen people in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area early Saturday, after sirens sounded across central Israel. At least 16 people were hurt, according to Israeli emergency services. The injuries were minor, such as cuts from glass shards. The Israel Defense Forces said attempts to intercept the projectile were unsuccessful, and that the missile hit a playground. Mark Chandler with Coastal Carolina University joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen
A series of intense Israeli air attacks shook Yemen?s capital and a port city, killing at least nine people, according to reports by Houthi-controlled media. Israel?s military said it had attacked ?military targets? belonging to Houthi fighters ?in the western coastal strip and deep inside Yemen? on Thursday morning, after intercepting a missile fired by the group towards Israel. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky with Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
A series of intense Israeli air attacks shook Yemen?s capital and a port city, killing at least nine people, according to reports by Houthi-controlled media. Israel?s military said it had attacked ?military targets? belonging to Houthi fighters ?in the western coastal strip and deep inside Yemen? on Thursday morning, after intercepting a missile fired by the group towards Israel. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky with Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Israel orders evacuations in Gaza
The Israeli military on Wednesday ordered another evacuation in central Gaza ahead of an offensive in the area. "This is an advance warning ahead of an offensive,? Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee posted on X. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky, Executive Director of Scholarships for Peace in the Middle East, joined LiveNOW from FOX to break down the latest.
The Israeli military on Wednesday ordered another evacuation in central Gaza ahead of an offensive in the area. "This is an advance warning ahead of an offensive,? Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee posted on X. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky, Executive Director of Scholarships for Peace in the Middle East, joined LiveNOW from FOX to break down the latest.
Israel carries out hundreds of strikes on Syria
Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday, and the Israeli defense minister announced that his forces had destroyed Syria?s navy. Israel acknowledged pushing into a buffer zone inside Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad. But it remained unclear if Israeli soldiers had gone beyond that area, which was established more than 50 years ago. Israel denied that it was advancing on the Syrian capital of Damascus. Former adviser at the office of Netanyahu, Ruthie Blum, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday, and the Israeli defense minister announced that his forces had destroyed Syria?s navy. Israel acknowledged pushing into a buffer zone inside Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad. But it remained unclear if Israeli soldiers had gone beyond that area, which was established more than 50 years ago. Israel denied that it was advancing on the Syrian capital of Damascus. Former adviser at the office of Netanyahu, Ruthie Blum, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Qatar resuming role as mediator in truce talks
President-elect Donald Trump?s incoming Middle East envoy traveled to Qatar and Israel to kick-start efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal before he takes office on January 20, a source said, amid indications that Doha was resuming its role as a mediator in the talks. Steve Witkoff, the incoming envoy, met separately in late November with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the source said. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky, Executive Director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
President-elect Donald Trump?s incoming Middle East envoy traveled to Qatar and Israel to kick-start efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal before he takes office on January 20, a source said, amid indications that Doha was resuming its role as a mediator in the talks. Steve Witkoff, the incoming envoy, met separately in late November with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the source said. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky, Executive Director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Israeli DM: Lebanon to blame if cease-fire fails
Israel threatened on Tuesday to return to war in Lebanon if its truce with Hezbollah collapses, and said this time its attacks would go deeper and target the Lebanese state itself, after the deadliest day since the ceasefire was agreed last week. In its strongest threat since the truce was agreed to end 14 months of war with Hezbollah, Israel said it would hold Lebanon responsible for failing to disarm militants who violate the ceasefire. Alex Traiman, CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Israel threatened on Tuesday to return to war in Lebanon if its truce with Hezbollah collapses, and said this time its attacks would go deeper and target the Lebanese state itself, after the deadliest day since the ceasefire was agreed last week. In its strongest threat since the truce was agreed to end 14 months of war with Hezbollah, Israel said it would hold Lebanon responsible for failing to disarm militants who violate the ceasefire. Alex Traiman, CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon
Israel unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last week, killing at least 11 people on Monday after the Lebanese militant group fired a volley of projectiles as a warning over what it said were Israeli truce violations. Distinguished lecturer with the University of Nev Haven Ken Gray, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Israel unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last week, killing at least 11 people on Monday after the Lebanese militant group fired a volley of projectiles as a warning over what it said were Israeli truce violations. Distinguished lecturer with the University of Nev Haven Ken Gray, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Trump warns of "ALL HELL TO PAY" if Israeli hostages are not released
President-elect Donald Trump has called for the immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, warning of unprecedented consequences if they remain captive by his inauguration.
President-elect Donald Trump has called for the immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, warning of unprecedented consequences if they remain captive by his inauguration.
Israeli airstrike kills 5, including World Central Kitchen workers, amid Gaza conflict
An Israeli airstrike on a car in the Gaza Strip on Saturday killed five people including employees of World Central Kitchen.
An Israeli airstrike on a car in the Gaza Strip on Saturday killed five people including employees of World Central Kitchen.