Tensions are escalating in Lebanon, where Israel on Tuesday said it attacked Hezbollah targets. As Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem, people in both countries are bracing for a full-scale Israeli response to a Hezbollah rocket attack Sunday that killed 12 Druze children and teenagers.
Among all the communities bordering Gaza, Kibbutz Beeri was hit hardest in the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack, with 101 of its civilian residents murdered and 30 taken hostage. Now the community is starting to rebuild. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Kibbutz Beeri. Camera credit: Ricki Rosen.
There are fears the tensions could develop into a full-scale regional war
Israel’s West Bank settlement policy is coming under growing international criticism. The International Court of Justice ruled last week that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank is illegal, yet Israel continues expanding its settlements. Linda Gradstein reports. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
Rabbis say they should not report for duty
Israelis are closely watching the U.S. elections, seeing the results as crucial in deciding the outcome of the war in Gaza and its aftermath. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen
Palestinians say at least 90 civilians were killed in southern Gaza
Netanyahu vows Israel will get to all of Hamas' military leaders and that Mohammed Deif is responsible for deaths of many Israelis
Since the Israel-Hamas war started, Israel has arrested about 15,000 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Palestinians say detention conditions have worsened and many detainees are tortured. Israel says it abides by international law. Linda Gradstein reports from Ramallah. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
U.S. negotiator Amos Hochstein is back in the Middle East as Israel and Hezbollah seem to be on the brink of all-out war. A war would be devastating for both Israel and Lebanon, but a cease-fire seems tied to the fighting in Gaza. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. VOA footage by Ricki Rosen.
Many Israeli and Palestinian children are suffering from trauma because of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the ensuing months of war between the two sides. Therapists in both communities say the emotional scars could linger for years. Linda Gradstein reports. VOA footage by Ricki Rosen.
Amid the ongoing Gaza war, Norway, Ireland and Spain have formally recognized the state of Palestine this week. As expected, Palestinians welcomed the move, while Israel sharply condemned it. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem. VOA footage by Ricki Rosen.
Israel will send a delegation to Cairo amid ongoing operation in Rafah
Call from Israeli academic institutions comes as Jewish students in the US say the ongoing demonstrations are making them feel unsafe. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem. VOA footage by Ricki Rosen.
Blinken warns Israel not to enter Rafah
In a historic moment, Iran launches a direct attack on Israel with hundreds of missiles, resulting in minimal damage. In Nigeria, the fate of dozens of young girls kidnapped by Boko Haram remains a mystery ten years after hundreds were abducted. This week on the Inside Story: Mideast Tension.
International pressure is building on Israel to hold back in responding to Iran’s attacks, but many Israelis are calling on the government to retaliate forcefully. For VOA from Jerusalem, Linda Gradstein reports on the intensifying debate. Camera: Ricardo Marquina
We cover the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel in Gaza six months ago. The UN has warned of a potential famine in the Palestinian territories, and the White House is discussing US-Israel policy. This week on the Inside Story - Israel Hamas: Six Months of War.
Six months into the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Israel is at a crossroads. Israeli forces have not been able to eradicate Hamas or free the remaining hostages, and some analysts say the war could escalate further. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem.
The Iranian-backed Houthis have fired dozens of long-range missiles at Israel since the war in Gaza began, most of which have been shot down. Even so, there is concern the Houthi attacks could spark a regional confrontation. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem. VOA footage by Ricki Rosen.
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