Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in first trip of term
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
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
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
Tufts University's Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the Israeli attacks on Hamas.
Israel strikes Gaza as fighting resumes
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.
Israel kills high-ranking Hamas leader after terror group refuses to release hostages
The airstrikes mark a return to the Israeli military campaign against Hamas following the Jan. 19 start of a ceasefire.
Hamas: Israeli airstrikes put hostages at risk as ceasefire breaks down
Israel launched its most intense airstrikes on Gaza since the January ceasefire, killing at least 44 people. Hamas warns the attacks threaten ongoing hostage negotiations as regional tensions escalate.
US strikes Yemen's Houthi rebels
The U.S. attacked Yemen’s Houthi-held areas, with President Trump promising “overwhelming lethal force” until the rebels stop attacking ships and disrupting maritime commerce.
Hamas issues ultimatum for release of last living American-Israeli hostage
Edan Alexander is the last living American hostage in captivity in the Gaza Strip
Phase 2 of Gaza ceasefire still in limbo
U.S. and Israel officials have reached out to government officials of Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland to discuss potentially moving Palestinians uprooted from the Gaza Strip to their territories, according to The Associated Press. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the latest in the Middle East with Tufts University Professor, Dr. Alon Burstein.
Trump Tower protests: 150 Mahmoud Khalil supporters storm Midtown building; 90+ arrested
Police say over 150 people stormed both inside and around Trump Tower in Midtown, with 98 arrested in a show of solidarity for detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.
Columbia student’s ICE arrest 1st ‘of many to come,’ Trump says
President Trump has a warning that his administration will continue cracking down on protests against the war in Gaza.
Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza
Israel cut off the electricity supply to Gaza, officials said Sunday, affecting a desalination plant producing drinking water for part of the arid territory. Hamas called it part of Israel’s “starvation policy.” Israel last week suspended supplies of goods to the territory of more than 2 million Palestinians, an echo of the siege it imposed in the earliest days of the war. Israel is pressing the militant group to accept an extension of the first phase of their ceasefire. That phase ended last weekend. Israel wants Hamas to release half of the remaining hostages in return for a promise to negotiate a lasting truce.
Hamas dismisses Trump's 'last warning' or 'hell to pay' threat: What to know
A day after President Trump told Hamas to release all Israeli hostages, "or it’s over for you,” Hamas has brushed off Trump’s demands.
U.S. holding direct talks with Hamas, WH confirms
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the U.S. is holding direct talks with Hamas in an effort to free more Israeli hostages, confirming an Axios report. In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump issued a "last warning" to Hamas to release the remaining hostages. Meantime, Trump met with freed hostages in the Oval Office this week. Phase one of the Gaza ceasefire expired last week. The FDD's Joe Truzman joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
'Last warning': Trump again threatens Hamas with 'hell to pay'
The president issued the warning to Hamas in a social media post on Wednesday. Here’s what he said.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire in limbo as aid blocked
The FDD's Ben Cohen joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to examine the current state of ceasefire talks related to the Israel-Hamas war.
White House backs Israel blocking aid to Gaza
JINSA's Jonathan Ruhe joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss Israel's decision to halt aid into Gaza as the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas ended on Saturday.