Tag: MIDDLE EAST
Dozens killed in latest Israeli strikes in Gaza, even as ceasefire may be inching closer
The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said Israeli strikes on Friday and Saturday killed dozens of Palestinians and wounded hundreds more. Debora Patta has the latest.
Iranians in California speak out about U.S. strikes, conflict with Israel
Nearly half a million Iranian-Americans live in Southern California, specifically the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, also known as
Strikes may have only set Iran’s nuclear program back by months as Trump tries to prop up ceasefire
President Trump arrived at a NATO summit Tuesday with the ceasefire between Israel and Iran already being tested. Ed O'Keefe has more on that and the initial assessments of the U.S. strikes against Iran's nuclear programs.
Iran escalation raises concerns about potential security threats against U.S.
The escalation of fighting in the Middle East is raising concerns about the potential security threats against the U.S., both at home and abroad. Sam Vinograd joins to discuss.
U.S. troops in Middle East brace for Iran’s response
Iran has signaled it will retaliate against U.S. forces in the Middle East following the bombing of its nuclear facilities. Holly Williams has more on what that could mean.
Edan Alexander lands in U.S. for first time since being held by Hamas for 19 months
Edan Alexander, the Israeli-American who was taken hostage during Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and held for nearly 600 days, has arrived back in the United States.
What to expect as Trump weighs whether to enter Israel-Iran conflict
The Pentagon has ordered at least two air carrier striker groups to the Middle East, with more firepower on the way, as President Trump weighs whether the U.S. should get involved in Iran. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Trump weighs joining Israel in strikes on Fordo, prominent Iranian nuclear target
Israeli attacks have targeted nuclear sites across Iran, including the important uranium enrichment plant at Fordo, a secretive site built inside a mountain. But only the United States is capable of destroying the site as it would take massive, ordnance-p...
Israel suffering casualties from Iranian strikes, while war continues in Gaza
For nearly six nights, sirens have blared across Israel warning of retaliatory Iranian strikes. While Israel is able to inflict far greater pain on Iran, it has not been immune to destruction and death. Debora Patta reports.
What to know about Israel’s targeting of Iran’s nuclear facilities
As Israel and Iran trade air strikes for a fifth straight day, President Trump huddled with his national security team for about an hour at the White House to focus on containing Iran's nuclear ambitions. Holly Williams reports on whether Israel's militar...
Plane crashes in Kazakhstan, killing at least 12
At least 12 people were killed in a plane crash in the central Asian country of Kazakhstan. The aircraft, which had 93 passengers and five crew members onboard, slammed into a two-story building shortly after takeoff. The flight was traveling from Almaty,...
At least 90 people in Gaza dead amid Israeli attacks, Hamas-run health ministry says
Warning: Some images may be distressing to watch. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said 90 people died on Saturday, shot or killed in Israeli airstrikes. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Proposed Gaza ceasefire deal thrown into doubt
Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, called the response from the militant group Hamas to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal
Israeli ambassador to the U.S. on killing of 2 embassy staffers
Yechiel Leiter, Israeli ambassador to the U.S., shares his thoughts on Wednesday night's murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C.
Israel launches new, extensive ground operation in Gaza
Israel says its forces have launched new, extensive ground operations in Gaza with thousands of reservists called up for support. Debora Patta is in Tel Aviv with the latest.
