News literacy: How to learn about complex topics
Normally during the week, Dr. Alon Burstein and LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall will cover the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas War or the politics surrounding the battlefield. However, today they are talking about news literacy. A recently published article from the Guardian says data from the Israeli military itself suggests an 83% civilian death rate in the Gaza War. Dr. Burstein is a visiting Assistant Professor at Tufts University and joins Austin to give some tips and tricks for consuming the news when it relates to complex geopolitical topics.
Normally during the week, Dr. Alon Burstein and LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall will cover the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas War or the politics surrounding the battlefield. However, today they are talking about news literacy. A recently published article from the Guardian says data from the Israeli military itself suggests an 83% civilian death rate in the Gaza War. Dr. Burstein is a visiting Assistant Professor at Tufts University and joins Austin to give some tips and tricks for consuming the news when it relates to complex geopolitical topics.
Israel calls up reservists amid latest offensive
Israel began mobilizing thousands of reservists on Tuesday as part of its plan to expand its offensive in Gaza City. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara breaks down the latest developments in the Middle East with Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Israel began mobilizing thousands of reservists on Tuesday as part of its plan to expand its offensive in Gaza City. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara breaks down the latest developments in the Middle East with Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
IDF recovers body of slain hostage Ilan Weiss
The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed Friday that they've recovered the body of hostage Ilan Weiss.
The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed Friday that they've recovered the body of hostage Ilan Weiss.
Pres. Trump hosts meeting on Gaza post-war plans
President Donald Trump held a meeting at the White House Wednesday to discuss post-war plans for the Gaza Strip. LiveNOW's Josh Breslow discusses the latest in the Middle East with Seth Frantzman, author and adjunct fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
President Donald Trump held a meeting at the White House Wednesday to discuss post-war plans for the Gaza Strip. LiveNOW's Josh Breslow discusses the latest in the Middle East with Seth Frantzman, author and adjunct fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills at least 20
Reports indicate that an Israeli strike hit a hospital in the Gaza Strip on Monday. The facility was reportedly hit as journalists and rescue workers arrived, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and numerous injuries. Local health workers provided this information. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is learning more about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?s reaction with Rabbi Rick Jacobs, who is President of the Union for Reform Judaism.
Reports indicate that an Israeli strike hit a hospital in the Gaza Strip on Monday. The facility was reportedly hit as journalists and rescue workers arrived, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and numerous injuries. Local health workers provided this information. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is learning more about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?s reaction with Rabbi Rick Jacobs, who is President of the Union for Reform Judaism.
Israel plans new phase of war in Gaza
The Israel military confirmed Wednesday they are preparing to launch an expanded military operation in the Gaza City as ceasefire talks continue. They are calling the new operation “Gideon’s Chariots” and shared on the platform "X" that 60,000 reserve orders were issued Wednesday as well as extending the service of 20,000 reservists. LiveNOW's Jeané Franseen discusses the latest in the Middle East with Ken Gray, a Middle East expert with the University of New Haven.
The Israel military confirmed Wednesday they are preparing to launch an expanded military operation in the Gaza City as ceasefire talks continue. They are calling the new operation “Gideon’s Chariots” and shared on the platform "X" that 60,000 reserve orders were issued Wednesday as well as extending the service of 20,000 reservists. LiveNOW's Jeané Franseen discusses the latest in the Middle East with Ken Gray, a Middle East expert with the University of New Haven.
Hamas accepts latest Gaza ceasefire deal proposal
Hamas accepted the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages with Israel, according to reports. The proposal came from Egypt and Qatar mediators and is similar to one presented by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff earlier this summer. FDD's Ben Cohen joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the proposal and what could happen next.
Hamas accepted the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages with Israel, according to reports. The proposal came from Egypt and Qatar mediators and is similar to one presented by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff earlier this summer. FDD's Ben Cohen joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the proposal and what could happen next.
Gal Gadot joins hostage families in Israel amid nationwide movement to end Gaza war
The Hollywood actress showed solidarity with families demanding Israel to prioritize hostage negotiations amid an expanded military campaign in Gaza.
The Hollywood actress showed solidarity with families demanding Israel to prioritize hostage negotiations amid an expanded military campaign in Gaza.
Is Netanyahu avoiding discussing a 'day after plan?'
POLITICO Magazine published a report Saturday titled ?The 'Day After' Plan for Gaza that Netanyahu Doesn?t Want to Talk About." Despite what Netanyahu says, POLITICO reports the West Bank business elite is ready and willing to govern and rebuild. They also say, logically, any peace plan depends on the Palestinian authority. Hal Kempfer, national security analyst, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to dive into the report and what a "day after" plan could look like.
POLITICO Magazine published a report Saturday titled ?The 'Day After' Plan for Gaza that Netanyahu Doesn?t Want to Talk About." Despite what Netanyahu says, POLITICO reports the West Bank business elite is ready and willing to govern and rebuild. They also say, logically, any peace plan depends on the Palestinian authority. Hal Kempfer, national security analyst, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to dive into the report and what a "day after" plan could look like.
Netanyahu defends plan to take control of Gaza Strip
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed his plans for Israel to take full control of the Gaza Strip. He told Fox News? Bill Hemmer, "We want to liberate ourselves and liberate the people of Gaza from the awful terror of Hamas." Netanyahu went on to say "In order to assure our security, remove Hamas there, enable the population to be free of Gaza and to pass it to civilian governance." LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is speaking with Joe Truzman, a senior research analyst and editor at FDD's Long War Journal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed his plans for Israel to take full control of the Gaza Strip. He told Fox News? Bill Hemmer, "We want to liberate ourselves and liberate the people of Gaza from the awful terror of Hamas." Netanyahu went on to say "In order to assure our security, remove Hamas there, enable the population to be free of Gaza and to pass it to civilian governance." LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is speaking with Joe Truzman, a senior research analyst and editor at FDD's Long War Journal.
Netanyahu meets with US lawmakers amid crisis in Gaza
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson had dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. This visit saw the most senior visit from a U.S. official to what is still internationally considered the occupied West Bank. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is getting the latest reactions to what is happening in the Middle East with Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson had dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. This visit saw the most senior visit from a U.S. official to what is still internationally considered the occupied West Bank. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is getting the latest reactions to what is happening in the Middle East with Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism.
Netanyahu considers push to fully ?occupy? Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a new strategy for the war in the Gaza Strip. This was reported by his office on Tuesday with some indication he favors a complete military takeover of the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is getting the latest from Retired Marine Intelligence Officer (Lt Col) Hal Kempfer.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a new strategy for the war in the Gaza Strip. This was reported by his office on Tuesday with some indication he favors a complete military takeover of the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is getting the latest from Retired Marine Intelligence Officer (Lt Col) Hal Kempfer.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Gaza crisis a 'genocide' amid Democrats’ call for relief
Republicans are backing Trump's handling of the situation and supporting Israel, but outspoken GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the crisis a “genocide” this week amid Democrats’ call for help.
Republicans are backing Trump's handling of the situation and supporting Israel, but outspoken GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the crisis a “genocide” this week amid Democrats’ call for help.
Video shows Hamas stealing Gaza aid
President Donald Trump said he doesn't 'particularly' agree with Israel's assessment that there is no starvation in Gaza during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) posted video showing some aid being stolen by Hamas terrorists. Eylon Levy, the former Israeli Government spokesman joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to talk about it all.
President Donald Trump said he doesn't 'particularly' agree with Israel's assessment that there is no starvation in Gaza during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) posted video showing some aid being stolen by Hamas terrorists. Eylon Levy, the former Israeli Government spokesman joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to talk about it all.
President Trump vows more aid to Gaza
President Trump vowed to 'do more aid' for Gaza during his meeting with the Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. "We gave $60 million two weeks ago ? and nobody even acknowledged it ... When I do that, a lot of people aren't happy about that because they say, 'Well why are we doing it and nobody else?' But I think we had a humanitarian reason for doing it," said Trump. Benjamin Anthony at the MirYam Institute joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest developments out of the Middle East.
President Trump vowed to 'do more aid' for Gaza during his meeting with the Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. "We gave $60 million two weeks ago ? and nobody even acknowledged it ... When I do that, a lot of people aren't happy about that because they say, 'Well why are we doing it and nobody else?' But I think we had a humanitarian reason for doing it," said Trump. Benjamin Anthony at the MirYam Institute joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest developments out of the Middle East.
Israel expands attacks in central Gaza
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that Israel's offensive in central Gaza has hindered its operations. The WHO accuses the IDF of attacking a staff residence in Deir al-Balah on Monday, mistreating those in the area, and detaining a staff member. The IDF says it detained several people suspected of involvement in terrorism. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall is speaking about this with Dr. Alon Burstein, a visiting Assistant Professor at Tufts University and an Israel Institute Fellow.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that Israel's offensive in central Gaza has hindered its operations. The WHO accuses the IDF of attacking a staff residence in Deir al-Balah on Monday, mistreating those in the area, and detaining a staff member. The IDF says it detained several people suspected of involvement in terrorism. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall is speaking about this with Dr. Alon Burstein, a visiting Assistant Professor at Tufts University and an Israel Institute Fellow.
US to withdraw from UNESCO again, citing anti-Israel bias
The U.S. will leave UNESCO by 2026, citing anti-Israel bias and misalignment with national interests.
The U.S. will leave UNESCO by 2026, citing anti-Israel bias and misalignment with national interests.
RPT: Trump's team frets about Netanyahu after Syria
According to an exclusive report by Axios's Barak Ravid and Marc Caputo, "Benjamin Netanyahu is out of control," was the growing sentiment in the West Wing after Israeli strikes in Syria. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall is speaking with Hal Kempfer, retired Marine Intelligence Officer and National Security Analyst, as we learn more about President Trump?s reaction.
According to an exclusive report by Axios's Barak Ravid and Marc Caputo, "Benjamin Netanyahu is out of control," was the growing sentiment in the West Wing after Israeli strikes in Syria. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall is speaking with Hal Kempfer, retired Marine Intelligence Officer and National Security Analyst, as we learn more about President Trump?s reaction.
Pres. Trump: 10 Gaza hostages to be released 'shortly'
President Trump at the the White House on Friday said ten more hostages will be released from Gaza "very shortly". Hal Kempfer, National Security Analyst, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the matter further.
President Trump at the the White House on Friday said ten more hostages will be released from Gaza "very shortly". Hal Kempfer, National Security Analyst, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the matter further.
RPT: U.S. strikes destroyed 1of 3 Iranian nuclear sites
A new U.S assessment has found that U.S strikes in June mostly destroyed one of three targeted Iranian nuclear sites, but the other two were not as badly damaged, NBC news reported on Thursday, citing current and former U.S officials. National Security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest development.
A new U.S assessment has found that U.S strikes in June mostly destroyed one of three targeted Iranian nuclear sites, but the other two were not as badly damaged, NBC news reported on Thursday, citing current and former U.S officials. National Security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest development.