Linda Gradstein

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June 18, 2024
Fears mount Israel, Hezbollah heading toward all-out war

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 for VOA from Jerusalem. VOA footage by Ricki Rosen.
May 07, 2024
Israeli academic institutions pledge support for Jewish US students

Israeli academic institutions have announced plans to welcome U.S.-based students, including those of Jewish descent, who say they want to leave universities due to protests on campuses across the North American nation as people speak against Israel’s military operation in Gaza. For VOA, reporter Linda Gradstein filed this report from Israel’s capital, Jerusalem.
May 04, 2024
Israel hears praise, criticism from US Secretary of State

The United States is promoting a plan for a hostage release and cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, leading eventually to the establishment of ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The plan comes amid tensions between the U.S. and Israel over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s insistence that he will invade Rafah. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem.
April 04, 2024
Netanyahu Vows to Close Al-Jazeera News Network in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will shut down the Qatar-based Al-Jazeera news network’s operations in Israel under a new law that allows the closure of foreign networks deemed a threat to national security. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem.
December 27, 2023
Palestinian Authority Says It Can Take Over in Gaza After War Ends

As heavy fighting continues in Gaza, Israelis, Palestinians and the international community are thinking about what will happen in Gaza after the war ends. The Palestinian Authority says it is prepared to take over Gaza. Israel says the PA cannot have any role. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem. Videographer: Ricki Rosen
December 23, 2023
Bethlehem Christmas Celebrations Canceled Because of War

The Christmas holiday season is usually a time of jubilant celebration in Bethlehem. But this year, the Palestinian West Bank city canceled all festivities because of the Israel-Hamas war. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Bethlehem. Camera: Ricki Rosen
December 14, 2023
Concerns Rise Over Worsening Humanitarian Situation in Gaza

Concerns grow that disease will spread
December 09, 2023
Palestinians, Israelis Prepare Legal Cases for War Crimes

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, both sides claim to be the victim of war crimes and are preparing to present legal cases to the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The court’s chief prosecutor heard from both Israelis and Palestinians during a visit to Israel and the West Bank. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
November 25, 2023
Hamas Releases More Hostages After Delay

Hamas released 13 Israeli hostages and 4 foreigners in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, through Qatar's mediation.
November 07, 2023
Israel-Hamas War Hits One Month

Political experts say the month-long war between Israel and Hamas is intensifying amid ongoing attacks on Gaza by the Middle Eastern nation, despite cease-fire calls by the international community. VOA’s Linda Gradstein has more on the war in this report from Jerusalem.
October 19, 2023
Biden Attempts to Broker for Gaza Aid Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

U.S. President Joe Biden was in Israel on Wednesday to show “ironclad” support for Israel amid ongoing hostilities with Hamas militants — a war that has left over 2.2 million people in Gaza in desperate need of aid. While addressing reporters on his trip, Biden said he succeeded in persuading Israel to allow aid to enter Gaza from Egypt,. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says the Middle East nation will not allow the transfer of aid from its territory to Gaza until Israeli hostages are freed. For more, reporter Linda Gradstein filed this report from Jerusalem.
October 18, 2023
Red Cross Pressures Hamas for Access to Hostages

The International Committee of the Red Cross is pressuring Hamas to give it access to at least 199 Israeli and foreign nationals taken hostage by the militant group more than a week ago following its attack in Israel. From Tel Aviv, Israel, Linda Gradstein reports on how hundreds of Israeli civilians have set up a war room in a desperate effort to find the hostages.
October 12, 2023
Israel Intensifies Attacks on Gaza

The death toll in the Israel-Hamas conflict continues to soar to more than 2,300 on both sides as bombs pummel Gaza and the bodies of Israeli victims are found dead in their homes. With battles continuing to escalate, VOA’s Vincent Makori spoke to VOA reporter Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem.
October 11, 2023
Israeli Military Plans Ground Offensive

Israel said Wednesday its military struck 200 targets in the Gaza Strip overnight, as Israeli troops massed near the Gaza border ahead of a potential ground offensive. Palestinian authorities said at least 900 people have been killed and 4,600 injured in Gaza. The death toll on the Israeli side from a Hamas attack that began Saturday rose to 1,200 people, mostly civilians, with another 2,700 wounded. VOA Reporter Linda Gradstein joins VOA’s Vincent Makori live from Jerusalem for an update on the ongoing conflict.
October 10, 2023
Israel- Hamas War Enters Fourth Day

Israel said Tuesday its military struck hundreds of targets in the Gaza Strip overnight, hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country’s forces were “just beginning” to fight back against Hamas militants. The targets of the latest airstrikes included the Rimal neighborhood in Gaza City, home to many Hamas ministries and government buildings. For a the latest development in the conflict, VOA’s Linord Moudou spoke to VOA reporter Linda Gradstein.
October 09, 2023
Counter Attacks Between Israel, Hamas Leave Families of Missing Desperate

The death toll from the Hamas incursion into Israel continues to rise both in Israel and Palestine on the third day of counter fighting between the two countries. VOA's Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem.
October 09, 2023
VOA Reporter Updates on Israeli Reaction to Hamas Attack

In an interview conducted earlier Monday, Africa 54 host Hayde Adams spoke with reporter Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem about the reaction to the surprise attack by Hamas, Saturday. Gradstein said many are shocked and angry by the attacks that killed several young people at a party.

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Linda Gradstein

Produced by Linda Gradstein

Fears mount Israel, Hezbollah heading toward all-out war

Israeli academic institutions pledge support for Jewish US students

Israel hears praise, criticism from US Secretary of State

Netanyahu Vows to Close Al-Jazeera News Network in Israel

Palestinian Authority Says It Can Take Over in Gaza After War Ends

Bethlehem Christmas Celebrations Canceled Because of War

Concerns Rise Over Worsening Humanitarian Situation in Gaza

Palestinians, Israelis Prepare Legal Cases for War Crimes

Hamas Releases More Hostages After Delay

Israel-Hamas War Hits One Month

Biden Attempts to Broker for Gaza Aid Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

Red Cross Pressures Hamas for Access to Hostages

Israel Intensifies Attacks on Gaza

Israeli Military Plans Ground Offensive

Israel- Hamas War Enters Fourth Day

Counter Attacks Between Israel, Hamas Leave Families of Missing Desperate

VOA Reporter Updates on Israeli Reaction to Hamas Attack