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November 19, 2024
Encouraged by Trump’s election, Israeli settlers hope to annex West Bank

Jewish settlers in the West Bank are embracing the election of Donald Trump and his selection of Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel. The settlers say they hope to annex the West Bank and even build settlements in Gaza. Linda Gradstein reports from the Kedumim settlement in the West Bank for VOA.
November 07, 2024
Israelis welcome Trump’s election

Both Israelis and Palestinians welcomed Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election on Wednesday. The Israelis hope he will support them in their ongoing conflicts with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. Palestinians hope he will offer some new ideas for a Palestinian state. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem.
October 01, 2024
Iran attacks Israel amid ground incursion into Lebanon to attack Hezbollah

Iranian militants Tuesday fired dozens of missions at Israel and sent millions of Israelis into bomb shelters — developments that happened amid a ground incursion by Tel Aviv into Lebanon to attack Hezbollah militants who are backed by Iran. VOA’s Linda Gradstein has more from Jerusalem.
September 24, 2024
Israel- Hezbollah tensions increase

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to increase after an Israeli airstrike on Beirut killed Ibraim Aqil, a senior official of the Lebanese militant group, as well as dozens of others. For more on the tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, VOA’s Linda Gradstein has more.
September 18, 2024
Hezbollah threatens revenge for pager explosions that killed at least 12, wounded 1000s

Lebanese media report that at least three people were killed and dozens wounded in a second wave of explosions targeting the militant group Hezbollah. More electronic communications devices detonated Wednesday after exploding pagers killed at least 12 people and wounded almost 3,000 on Tuesday. Hezbollah has vowed revenge. Linda reports for VOA from Jerusalem.
September 02, 2024
Israel’s largest labor union announces strike until government signs Hamas cease-fire deal

Israel’s largest labor union over the weekend announced that its members would go on strike starting Monday until Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government signs a cease-fire deal with Hamas militants — developments that happened after six Israeli hostages were found shot in the head in a tunnel in southern Gaza. VOA’s Linda Gradstein has more from Jerusalem.
July 18, 2024
Israelis see much at stake in US elections

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
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.

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