Hezbollah retaliates after Israel kills commander
An Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as tensions between the two sides rage on, a Hezbollah official told The Associated Press. A Hezbollah statement identified the killed commander as Mohammad Naameh Nasser, who went by the name “Abu Naameh,” his nom de guerre. The strike happened near the city of Tyre as global diplomatic efforts have intensified to prevent clashes between Hezbollah and the Israeli military from spiraling into an all-out war that could possibly lead to a direct confrontation between Israel and Iran. David Siegel joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest details of the Israel-Hamas war.
Hamas shares latest plan on potential cease-fire
Hamas has shared their cease-fire plan as Israeli attacks surge. Along with the cease-fire, there is a potential deal for the release of Israeli captives being held in Gaza. Israel is examining the offer and “will convey its reply” to the mediators, its spy agency Mossad said in a statement. At least 38,011 people have been killed and 87,445 wounded in Israel’s war on Gaza since October 7. Ken Gray joins Jeane Franseen on LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest on the Israel-Hamas war.
Israeli briefing amid Khan Younis evacuation
Israel has ordered Palestinians to evacuate Khan Younis. David Mencer, Spokesperson at The National Public Diplomacy Directorate, gives the daily briefing.
Hezbollah leader calls for Gaza cease-fire
Hezbollah’ deputy leader, Sheikh Naim Kassem, said in an interview with The Associated Press the only sure path to a cease-fire on the Lebanon-Israel border is a full cease-fire in Gaza. Kassem said Hezbollah’s role in the Israel-Hamas war has been a “support front” for Hamas, their ally. “If the war stops, this military support will no longer exist,” Kassem said. The deputy leader stated that if Israel scales back its military operations without a formal cease-fire agreement and full withdrawal from Gaza, the implications for the Lebanon-Israel border conflict are less clear. Ken Gray joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest.
Saudi Arabia and 9/11: New video revives questions about kingdom’s involvement
A video uncovered in a recent CBS report is reviving questions about the Saudi Arabian government’s alleged role in helping plan the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
New 9/11 video revives questions about Saudi role
9/11 Justice, which also includes survivors and first responders, are calling on Biden and Trump to address new footage allegedly showing a Saudi agent “casing” the U.S. Capitol as the terror attacks were being planned. The group addressed what they say is “explosive” revelations. 9/11 Justice is also urging Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to provide “justice and closure” to families of victims. “As a former FBI Special Agent who took part in the investigation of the 9-11 attacks (Flight 93), of which the majority of the terrorists were Saudi, I have so many questions here," William Evanina, who was head of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center during the Trump administration, posted on X this weekend. “Evidence is evidence. And it took a civil court case for the release?” LiveNOW from FOX will update as this progresses.
Israeli government briefing amid ongoing Gaza war
A news update and briefing from Mr. David Mencer, Spokesperson at The National Public Diplomacy Directorate. Stay tuned to LiveNOW from FOX for the latest on the Israel-Hamas war.
Overnight strike kills 9 in Khan Younis
An Israeli airstrike has killed at least nine people in Khan Younis, Palestinian health officials said Tuesday. This is just a day within Israel ordering parts of the city to evacuate due to a likely ground operation in the future. Evacuees have been told to seek refuge in a sprawling tent camp along the coast that is already overcrowded and has few basic services. Fleur Hassan-Nahoum joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest.
Israel orders Palestinians to flee Khan Younis
On Monday, the Israeli army ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from Khan Younis. This is a sign that troops are likely to launch a new ground assault into the Gaza Strip's second-largest city. The order suggests that Khan Younis will be the latest target of Israel's' raids into Gaza. Much of Khan Younis was destroyed in an assault earlier this year, but a large number of Palestinians had moved back to escape another Israeli offensive in Rafah. Ken Gray joins Jeane Franseen to discuss the latest.
US military heightens security due to threats
Security protection has been raised by the U.S. military at its bases throughout Europe, asking service members to keep a lower profile and be more vigilant due to threats it is seeing across the region. U.S. European Command said in a statement Sunday that a “variety of factors play into the safety of U.S. military community abroad.” The increase of threat level to Charlie, the second-highest of five levels for service members, comes from a combination of elections in the U.K. and France, the upcoming Olympic games and the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, according to two U.S. officials who spoke on the condition. They have not said they are aware of any specific threat. Ken Gray joins Jeane Franseen to discuss the latest.
Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 5 storm, tears through Caribbean islands
Hurricane Beryl has strengthened, becoming the first Category 5 storm of the season.
Netanyahu: Nearing end phase of eliminating Hamas
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent comments signaling that the IDF is nearing the “end of the stage of eliminating” Hamas.
Taylor Casey: Chicago police issue missing persons alert for woman who vanished in the Bahamas
Chicago police on Monday issued a missing persons alert for a local woman who disappeared in the Bahamas last month.
Tropical Storm Beryl forms in Atlantic Ocean, likely to become Hurricane Beryl: NHC
Tropical Storm Beryl has formed in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Windward Islands and is expected to strengthen into Hurricane Beryl over the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
1/6 of Hezbollah rockets strike within Lebanon
One of six rockets fired by the Hezbollah terror group struck within Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Friday, adding that the number of those rockets was approximately 1,000. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest developments out of the Middle East.
House passes ban on use of Gaza death toll
The US House of Representatives voted Thursday to pass an amendment barring the US State Department from citing the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry’s death toll statistics for the Israel-Hamas war. Alex Traiman at the Jewish News Syndicate joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest out of the Middle East.
China sending 2 new pandas to US for 1st time in over 20 years
China is sending a pair of giant pandas to the United States, the first in over two decades.
Over 1,000 new species added to ‘red list,’ threatened with extinction
Pressures from climate change, invasive species and human activity such as illicit trade are blamed for the increase.
Kenyans protest despite president's U-turn
Protests in Kenya continue Thursday against a proposed finance bill tax increase despite the president’s decision not to sign it after the plans sparked deadly chaos in the capital and part of the parliament building being burned from protestors. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday urged the young protesters to call off planned protests and give dialogue a chance. Protesters who said last week that they would march to the State House on Thursday say they still do not trust President William Ruto, who has said the tax hikes would be withdrawn and budget cuts would be made.
Ship attack in Red Sea likely by Houthi rebels
In the latest maritime assault, a ship has been attacked in the Red Sea likely by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, a private security firm said. The ship issued a radio call while off the coast of the rebel-held port city of Hodeida stating they had been hit. It is not clear if the ship was damaged or if anyone was hurt in the assault. Neither the U.S. or British militaries immediately reported the attack. Yemen’s Houthi rebels did not immediately claim the attack. The Houthis claim that their attacks target ships connected to Israel, the United States or Britain, but many of the attacked ships do not have a connection to the Israel-Hamas war.