Israel warns of Gaza's destruction without ceasefire

Israel’s Defense Minister warned Friday that Gaza’s largest city could be destroyed unless Hamas yields to his country’s terms, according to the Associated Press. This comes as the world’s leading authority on food crises said the city is gripped by famine. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall and national security analyst Hal Kempfer discuss.

World's food crisis org. declares famine in Gaza

Gaza City and the surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine and will likely spread, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification System. The organization reported that 514,000 people, close to a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza, are experiencing famine, with the number expected to rise. Tufts University professor Alex de Waal joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest out of the Middle East.

Red Cross discusses work inside Gaza

Steve Dorsey with the Red Cross joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to highlight the non-profit's efforts in Gaza as the region deals with a humanitarian crisis amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Trump says he's begun plans for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting

President Donald Trump posted on social media Monday, saying he had a "very good meeting" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House. University of Maryland professor Josh Shifrinson joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss.

Trump holds meeting with Zelenskyy, European leaders

European and NATO leaders have joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks with President Donald Trump at the White House. During the meeting, Zelenskyy continued to stress the importance of both U.S. and European involvement in the ongoing peace negotiations.

Air Canada halts restart after union defies order

Air Canada said it has now suspended plans to restart operations on Sunday. An ongoing strike has already been impacting about 130,000 global travelers daily. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about this breaking news from John Gradek, a Faculty Lecturer, Supply Networks and Aviation, at McGill University.

Trump calls on Zelenskyy to 'make a deal'

In an exclusive interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, President Donald Trump on Friday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "make a deal" after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.