Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that a “tragic mishap” was made in an Israeli strike in the southern Gaza city of Rafah that set fire to a camp housing displaced Palestinians and, according to local officials, killed at least 45 people.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for two Israeli leaders and three Hamas leaders on charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and more. Among those who may be indicted is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC leveled charges against Hamas for its Oct.…

Some House Republicans have criticized the Biden administration’s response to the May 20 death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash during a return trip from the Iran-Azerbaijan border. Biden offered his condolences while also acknowledging that the Iranian leader had “blood on his hands.” Watch the video above as Straight…

Following Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7, 2023, nations around the world pledged aid and support for the people of Israel. But global support rapidly dwindled as Israeli bombs rained down on Gaza and the civilian death toll climbed higher and higher. Today, Israel stands accused of genocide, and its leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, may…

The Biden administration said it’s “actively engaging” with the Israeli army after a deadly airstrike on the Gaza city of Rafah on Sunday, May 26. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said at least 45 people were killed, including children, and roughly 250 were injured at a tent camp for displaced Palestinians. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

As former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial winds down, both sides are set to deliver their closing arguments to the jury. And, a still-active situation prompts evacuations in Papua New Guinea after a landslide buries more than 2,000 people. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Closing arguments to…

Video shows members of Israel’s Communications Ministry seizing a camera and broadcasting equipment that belonged to The Associated Press. Members also took down the AP’s live feed of the war in Gaza on Tuesday, May 21. Israeli officials claimed the AP was violating a new foreign broadcast law and putting Israeli soldiers at risk by…

President Joe Biden has sharply criticized a request from an International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor for an arrest warrant for several Israeli leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking from the Rose Garden, Biden said Israel is not committing genocide and dismissed the ICC’s comparison of Israeli defensive actions to Hamas’ atrocities. The U.S. president firmly…

Funeral services for Iran’s president following the deadly helicopter crash are underway. The prosecution rests its case in Trump’s trial as the defense begins to call its witnesses. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Iran begins funeral services for president killed in helicopter crash Thousands of supporters have…

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a video Sunday, May 19, showing 8-year-old Ela Elyakim and her 15-year-old sister, Dafna, being coerced by Hamas terrorists into recording a message. The girls were held captive for 51 days before their release on Nov. 26 during a temporary truce. Recovered by IDF troops during ground operations in…