Man tried to firebomb US Embassy office in Israel, prosecutors say

A US-German citizen originally from Colorado was arrested for reportedly trying to firebomb a US Embassy office in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Netanyahu condemns Israeli Embassy staff shooting
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington D.C. as a "horrific" antisemitic act, connecting it to the Oct. 7 attacks. The victims, a young couple reportedly soon to be engaged, were killed Wednesday evening after departing an event at the Capital Jewish Museum, according to police. LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is reporting on the Israeli Prime Minister?s latest comments.

Elias Rodriguez, accused of shooting 2 Israeli Embassy staffers, charged with murder

The man accused of shooting and killing two Israeli Embassy staffers is facing both local and federal murder charges, interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announced on Thursday.

Israel says it will eventually control all of Gaza
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this week that Israel will ultimately control the entirety of the Gaza Strip. According to Netanyahu, the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) ongoing offensive will eventually result in the seizure of the entire enclave. Israel has consistently maintained that its primary objectives in Gaza are the return of hostages and the elimination of Hamas. This announcement follows reports from a month prior suggesting that Israel already controlled approximately 70 percent of Gaza. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discussed these developments with Ben Cohen, a Senior Analyst at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.

Pressure mounting on Netanyahu amid Gaza offensive
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Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss Israel's offensive in Gaza as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to take over the enclave.

Edan Alexander's parents speak after son's release
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The parents of Edan Alexander delivered remarks from the Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv following their son's release by Hamas.

American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas

Hamas said they were releasing Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli soldier, as a gesture of good will towards the Trump administration.

Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander

Edan Alexander, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, has been held captive in Gaza since the October 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel.

Netanyahu 'uncertain' on condition of 3 Gaza hostages
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says 21 Gaza hostages are alive, but is 'uncertain' on the condition of three others. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the latest in the Middle East with Dr. Alon Burstein, Tufts University visiting assistant professor.

Israel approves plan to capture all of Gaza strip
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National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to break down the latest international headlines, including the Israel-Hamas war.

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in first trip of term
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Tufts University's Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the first foreign trip of President Donald Trump's second term and the latest developments in the Middle East.

Palestinians protest against Hamas and war
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Thousands of Palestinians took part in anti-war protests this week, with many chanting against Hamas in a rare display of public anger against the militant group. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discuss the latest in the Middle East with Alon Burstein, Tufts University visiting assistant professor.

Oscar-winning Palestinian director assaulted by Israeli settlers and detained, activist group says

Activists say Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning film “No Other Land” in the occupied West Bank, and he was then detained by the Israeli military.

More than 50 hostages remain in Gaza as Israel war rages on
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Tufts University's Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.

Gaza ceasefire broken as Israel strikes Hamas
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Tufts University's Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the Israeli attacks on Hamas.

Israel strikes Gaza as fighting resumes
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The FDD's Ben Cohen joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss Israel's latest strikes on Hamas in Gaza.

Israel strikes Gaza: What happened to the ceasefire?

Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Gaza, killing hundreds and signaling a possible return to full-scale war. The attack follows a breakdown in hostage negotiations, with Hamas accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire.