Israeli government briefing on ceasefire deal
Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian holds a briefing as Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of their ceasefire soon.
Netanyahu asks Trump for more help in pardon push
We are learning more after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon as he stands trial on corruption and fraud charges. This comes weeks after President Donald Trump sent his own letter urging clemency. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall is speaking to retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer regarding the many lingering questions centered around Israel's pursuit of peace.
Israel aims to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia
We learned last week that if the United States wants to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, Israel wants that sale to be conditioned on Israel and Saudi Arabia normalizing relations. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Prof. Alon Burstein with the @Israel-Palestine Report, as questions continue to swirl surrounding whether or not normalized relations can be maintained between the two Middle Eastern nations.
United Nations approves Trump admin’s plan for Gaza
We are now learning that the Trump administration's blueprint to govern Gaza secured approval at the United Nations on Monday. This marks what is a critical step in providing international support for U.S. efforts to move the territory toward peace after two years of war. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache has the latest comments from Ambassador Mike Waltz, who called the resolution "historic and constructive".
Israeli government briefing amid Gaza ceasefire
Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian holds briefing in Tel Aviv.
Red Cross discusses ongoing hostage missions in Gaza
On Sunday, Israel announced that the bodies of three hostages had been returned from Gaza. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has previously been responsible for the transfer of the remaining living hostages and now works to recover any remaining bodies. Julien Lerisson is the ICRC’s Head of the Israel and Occupied Territories Delegation and speaks with LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall about ongoing recovery efforts.
Israel recovers remains of 3 hostages from Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds
Israel announced Sunday that the bodies of three hostages were returned from Gaza and will be examined by forensic experts, as a fragile ceasefire entered its second month.
Hamas hands over three more hostage bodies
The Israel military confirmed its forces in Gaza received coffins carrying the bodies of three hostages, conveyed through the Red Cross.
'Powerful strikes? coming to Gaza, says Netanyahu
We are gathering more information tonight as Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has ordered "immediate and powerful strikes" in the Gaza Strip. This comes after reports that Hamas attacked Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers in Rafah. LiveNOW?s Mike Pache is speaking to Benjamin Radd, a Political Scientist and Senior Fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, about what happens next for the peace agreement.
Rubio travels to Israel to meet with Netanyahu
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be traveling this week, making stops in Israel, Malaysia, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. The Secretary spoke to reporters before leaving the United States for the Middle East. According to the U.S. State Department, ?Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel from October 22-25 to support the successful implementation of President Trump?s Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza, which has garnered unprecedented international support.?
Israeli govt. briefing amid Gaza ceasefire
Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian holds a briefing.
Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire
The Israeli military announced the resumption of the ceasefire in Gaza and says aid deliveries will restart Monday. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara breaks down the latest in the Middle East with Jonathan Conricus, a senior fellow with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
IDF will continue to uphold ceasefire
The Israeli Defense Forces on Sunday said it had begun resuming enforcement of the Gaza ceasefire after it says it was "violated" by Hamas. "In accordance with the directive of the political echelon, and following a series of significant strikes in response to Hamas? violations, the IDF has begun the renewed enforcement of the ceasefire, in line with the terms of the agreement. The IDF will continue to uphold the ceasefire agreement and will respond firmly to any violation of it," shared the IDF on X.
Israel halts transfer of aid into Gaza
An Israeli security official says the transfer of humanitarian aid into Gaza is halted in response to attacks on its forces that killed two soldiers.
Israeli briefing amid ceasefire violation
The Israeli government held a briefing after striking in Southern Gaza early Sunday after the IDF announced Hamas blatantly violated ceasefire agreement.
Israel strikes Hamas, accusing it of attacking IDF in Gaza
Israel accused Hamas Sunday of shooting at Israeli soldiers in Gaza, and said it struck Hamas members in the area in return. Health officials said at least nine Palestinians were killed.
Israel accuses Hamas of attacking IDF in Gaza
The Israeli military conducted strikes against Hamas in Gaza after accusing them of repeatedly violating the ceasefire agreement on Sunday.
Killings continue in Gaza after ceasefire
We learned today that President Donald Trump issued a warning to Hamas. President Trump said that if internal bloodshed continues in Gaza, someone will have no option but to intervene and eliminate them. Hamas was recently captured on video publicly executing opponents. Here to explain what happens next for Trump as he looks to maintain his peace plan, is Dr. Alon Burstein from Tufts University.
Mamdani calls out Trump in first appearance on Fox: 'I know he may be watching'
"I will not be a mayor like Mayor Adams who will call you to figure out how to stay out of jail," Mamdani said.
Hamas releases only 8 bodies of Israeli hostages
We are now learning that Israel has identified two of the four deceased hostages whose coffins it received from Hamas on Monday. Hamas was supposed to hand over the remains of 28 deceased hostages by Monday. However, it was reported by The Times of Israel that the terror group said it would have trouble locating all the bodies. LiveNOW?s Josh Breslow is joined by Janatan Sayeh to discuss the latest updates from Gaza. Sayeh is a research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.