Netanyahu responds after Israel and Hamas peace deal
We are hearing more after President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan. This deal includes a pause in fighting and the release of some hostages and prisoners. Learning more tonight with LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is political analyst Alon Burstein, who is a visiting Assistant Professor and an Israel Institute Fellow in the Department of Political Science at Tufts University.
Reactions to Israel and Hamas peace plan announcement
We are now learning that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of President Donald Trump’s peace plan to pause fighting and release the remaining hostages held in Gaza. National Security Analyst Hal Kempfer is joining LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall to discuss what comes next for the reported peace plan.
Israel remembers October 7 attack, 2 years later
Two years after Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed about 1,200 people and abducted 251, the war in Gaza has left over 67,000 Palestinians dead, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Gaza war: 2 years after Oct. 7, Americans’ views have changed, survey shows
It’s been two years since Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel, plunging the region into war.
Trump: Hamas could face 'complete obliteration'
President Trump warned Sunday Hamas could face 'complete obliteration' if the group refuses to cede power and control of Gaza, amid ongoing efforts to push for ceasefire. On Monday, Israeli and Hamas officials began ceasefire talks in Egypt to discuss Trump's ceasefire plan. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara discusses the latest in the Middle East with the FDD's Jonathan Schanzer.
Negotiators meet in Egypt to discuss Gaza hostages
Negotiators are expected to arrive in Egypt on Monday for talks centered on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and a comprehensive end to the war, according to recent reporting from The Guardian. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is joined by Hal Kempfer, a Retired Marine Intelligence Officer and National Security Analyst, as an end to the war appears to still be on the table.
Hamas says it agrees to release all hostages under Trump’s peace plan
Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.
Hamas reviews Trump’s proposal to end War in Gaza
We are now learning that Hamas is reviewing President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war. The plan was presented during Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint meeting this week. Netanyahu says if Hamas doesn’t accept the proposal, Israel will continue to increase pressure in the region. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Dr. Alon Burstein from Tufts University to discuss the future of the War in Gaza.
President Trump’s plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
President Trump’s plan to end the Israel-Gaza war was released by the White House Monday following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
Today: Trump and Netanyahu meet in DC
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to meet Monday to discuss ending the war in Gaza. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara previews the meeting with Edmund Fitton-Brown, a Senior Fellow at the the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Trump denounces recognition of Palestinian state
A major topic at the United Nations General Assembly this week has been Palestinian statehood. This comes after a number of major Western nations officially recognized Palestinian statehood, drawing ire from Israel. The War in Gaza approaches its two-year mark next month. Joining LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall with the latest updates from the region is Dr. Alon Burstein with Tufts University.
Major Western nations recognize Palestinian state
We learned at the start of this week that a number of major Western nations are officially recognizing Palestinian statehood. This comes as the U.N. General Assembly is underway in New York. We now know that France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal are among those making the move. Joining LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is the host of the Strat Podcast and Retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer.
Canada, UK, Australia formally recognize Palestinian statehood
The announcements of recognizing Palestinian statehood have angered Israel and the United States, who argue it emboldens extremists.
Nearly half of Americans say Israel has 'gone too far' in the Gaza conflict, poll finds
Nearly half of Americans now think Israel’s response in Gaza has gone too far, according to a new poll, highlighting shifting views as the war and humanitarian crisis continue.
Israeli troops press forward into Gaza City
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched an expanded offensive in Gaza City, as part of a continuation of Operation “Gideon’s Chariots." This comes as Israeli troops and tanks pushed deeper into Gaza City on Wednesday. The IDF says Air Force and artillery units have struck the city more than 150 times in the last few days. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is getting the latest update on conflict in the Middle East from Dr. Alon Burstein with Tufts University, who is an expert on Israeli politics.
Judge orders Mahmoud Khalil deported to Syria or Algeria
A judge ordered Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil deported, even as courts weigh claims his arrest and detention were Trump-era retaliation for protests.