Netanyahu: Nearing end phase of eliminating Hamas
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National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent comments signaling that the IDF is nearing the ?end of the stage of eliminating? Hamas.

Tropical Storm Beryl forms in Atlantic Ocean, likely to become Hurricane Beryl: NHC

Tropical Storm Beryl has formed in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Windward Islands and is expected to strengthen into Hurricane Beryl over the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

1/6 of Hezbollah rockets strike within Lebanon
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One of six rockets fired by the Hezbollah terror group struck within Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Friday, adding that the number of those rockets was approximately 1,000. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest developments out of the Middle East.

House passes ban on use of Gaza death toll
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The US House of Representatives voted Thursday to pass an amendment barring the US State Department from citing the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry?s death toll statistics for the Israel-Hamas war. Alex Traiman at the Jewish News Syndicate joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest out of the Middle East.

Kenyans protest despite president's U-turn
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Protests in Kenya continue Thursday against a proposed finance bill tax increase despite the president?s decision not to sign it after the plans sparked deadly chaos in the capital and part of the parliament building being burned from protestors. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday urged the young protesters to call off planned protests and give dialogue a chance. Protesters who said last week that they would march to the State House on Thursday say they still do not trust President William Ruto, who has said the tax hikes would be withdrawn and budget cuts would be made.

Ship attack in Red Sea likely by Houthi rebels
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In the latest maritime assault, a ship has been attacked in the Red Sea likely by Yemen?s Houthi rebels, a private security firm said. The ship issued a radio call while off the coast of the rebel-held port city of Hodeida stating they had been hit. It is not clear if the ship was damaged or if anyone was hurt in the assault. Neither the U.S. or British militaries immediately reported the attack. Yemen?s Houthi rebels did not immediately claim the attack. The Houthis claim that their attacks target ships connected to Israel, the United States or Britain, but many of the attacked ships do not have a connection to the Israel-Hamas war.

Evan Gershkovich appears in Russian court
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National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to talk about Evan Gershkovich's court appearance in Russia as his espionage trial gets underway.

Israeli Defense Minister visits Washington DC
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National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.

Airplane suddenly drops 25,000 feet midflight, injuring 17 passengers

Korean Air said 17 passengers received medical attention after one of its Taiwan-bound flights dropped mid-air due to pressurization issues.

Assange arrives in Australia after plea deal
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Julian Assange returns home after pleading guilty to one charge of violating the Espionage Act and being sentenced to time served. Politicians across party lines welcomed Assange with what they said was his long-overdue release. There was a small crowd around the U.S. Consulate in Sydney celebrating the WikiLeaks founder. Assange?s father, John Shipton, told local media he was ?doing cartwheels? of joy, while his mother, Christine Assange, said the saga had ?taken a toll on me as a mother.?

$230M aid pier up and running
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The American military, just within shouting distance of Gaza's coast, is taking another stab at delivering aid to Palestinians by sea. After a few attempts, a $230 million pier is ready for use again. The project launched back in mid-May, but had to pause due to rough seas. Ken Gray joins Jeane Franseen to discuss the latest.

Julian Assange guilty plea, latest on Russia-Ukraine
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National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to tackle some top international headlines, including news on Julian Assange's guilty plea.

Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, pleads guilty after striking deal with US

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has pleaded guilty to a single felony charge, securing his freedom and concluding a drawn-out legal saga that raised divisive questions about press freedom and national security.

Deadly Kenya protest ahead of proposed tax increase
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Police opened fire on demonstrators trying to storm Kenya's legislature on Tuesday, with at least five protesters killed and sections of the parliament building set ablaze as lawmakers inside passed legislation to raise taxes. Protests and clashes also took place in several other cities and towns across the country. Parliament approved the finance bill, moving it through to a third reading by lawmakers. The next step is for the legislation to be sent to the president for signing. He can send it back to parliament if he has any objections.

Netanyahu clarifies stance on ceasefire proposal
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National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to examine Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's seemingly walked back stance regarding a Gaza ceasefire as the war with Hamas rages on.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to plead guilty to Espionage Act violation

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty to a felony charge in a deal with the U.S. Justice Department that will resolve a long-running legal saga over the publication of a trove of classified documents.