Tag: MIDDLE EAST
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.
Israel intensifies war in Gaza, it says to pressure hostage releases
There is a renewed push by mediators from the U.S. and Qatar to revive stalled ceasefire talks as Israel has intensified its war in Gaza. Debora Patta reports.
U.S., Iran nuclear talks show signs of progress
Nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran showed signs of progress on Saturday. Both sides reported a productive second round with more discussions expected next week. Chris Livesay has the latest.
Trump meets with king of Jordan amid growing tensions
The country of Jordan is about 300 miles from the Gaza Strip, but Tuesday in the Oval Office, Jordan's leader King Abdullah was right in the middle of the Gaza Strip's future. President Trump reiterated that the U.S. will take over the territory, the Pale...
American-Israeli freed in Hamas’ latest hostage release
As the ceasefire continues to hold, Hamas released three more hostages on Saturday, including American-Israeli Keith Siegel, who was held for 15 months. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv.
First Israeli hostages set to be released after ceasefire deal reached
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to take effect this weekend, with the first hostages expected to be released as soon as Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv.
Israel ramps up strikes across Middle East
The war in Gaza shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Israel turned up the pressure in one of the deadliest weeks of fighting, with nearly 150 people killed. Holly Williams has the latest developments.
Concern over Syria’s future despite collapse of Assad regime
Most Western nations, including the U.S., have designated Hayat Tahrir al-Sham as a terrorist organization. But with the group now having ousted former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the question world leaders have now is should they recognize the grou...