Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken at a news conference saying “It is time for all of us to decide if we are willing to fight for a future of hope and promise or surrender to tyranny and terror.” Read the transcript here.

The man identified as a person of interest in a mass killing in Maine is a firearms instructor trained by the military and was recently committed to a mental health facility, according to a state police bulletin. Read the transcript here.

Two elderly Israeli hostages released by Hamas as the U.S. attempts to buy more time before Israel launches a ground invasion into Gaza. Read the transcript here.

New details about the two American hostages, 17-year-old Natalie Raanon and her 59-year-old mother Judith, who were held hostage by Hamas for nearly two weeks. Read the transcript here.

Since the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has become increasingly dependent on China. The relationship, of deep concern to the US, was on full display at this year’s Belt & Road Forum in Beijing. Read the transcript here.

President Joe Biden reaffirmed his support for Israel during his visit to the country, making him the first U.S. president to do so in a time of conflict. Read the transcript here.