Rubio: Syria strike 'likely a misunderstanding'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that he believed Israel's strike on Damascus, the capital of Syria, was "likely a misunderstanding." This statement comes amidst concerns over unrest that began this week. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is getting all the latest on this story from Hussain Abdul-Hussain, a Research Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).
Israel: Iran could recover uranium after U.S. strikes
An Israeli official says Israel believes some of Iran's enriched uranium was buried by U.S. strikes and not destroyed. LiveNOW's Josh Breslow discusses the latest tensions in the Middle East with Asaf Romirowsky, Executive Director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East.
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Netanyahu: 'Well-deserved'
The two leaders' talks come as President Donald Trump is calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza war.
FULL: Trump meets with Netanyahu at WH
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House to discuss ongoing issues in the Middle East. President Trump told reporters this past weekend that one of the matters he expected to discuss with Netanyahu "is probably a permanent deal with Iran."
Trump and Netanyahu to meet at White House
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting at the White House to discuss ongoing issues in the Middle East. President Trump told reporters this past weekend that one of the matters he expected to discuss with Netanyahu "is probably a permanent deal with Iran." LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Behnam Ben Taleblu, who is a senior fellow at FDD where he focuses on Iranian security and political issues.
Israel agrees to ceasefire in Gaza, Trump warns Hamas
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Israel had agreed to terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. The President warned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions could worsen. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Retired Marine Intelligence Officer (Lt Col) Hal Kempfer as the news develops.
Trump predicts Gaza ceasefire coming within a week
In the Oval Office, following a meeting to mark a U.S.-brokered peace deal in Africa, President Trump spoke with reporters about global peace efforts, including those in Gaza. Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery is speaking with LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall.
Iran’s UN Ambassador speaks at security meeting
Early Saturday, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) announced a new series of airstrikes. These strikes targeted missile storage facilities located in central Iran. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is continuing to break down the conflict with Dr. Alon Burstein.
Trump to decide on Israel-Iran intervention
President Donald Trump is expected to decide within the next two weeks whether the U.S. will intervene in the conflict between Israel and Iran. This news comes directly from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is speaking with retired Marine Corp Intelligence Officer and National Security Analyst Hal Kempfer as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise.
