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CNN blunder:

Released Syrian prisoner - notorious Assad regime torturer

CNN admits prisoner it helped free from Syrian prison was actually notorious lieutenant for Assad regime, not civilian as he claimed.

Released Syrian prisoner - notorious Assad regime torturer

Senior source to CNN:

Iranian response to Israeli strikes to come before US election

US network told Iran's retaliation for Israel's recent strikes in retaliation for Iran's massive missile attack will be 'definitive and painful,' will likely come before Tuesday's presidential election.

Iranian response to Israeli strikes to come before US election

Gallant on response to Iran:

'Everything is on the table'

Defense Minister tells CNN that Israel is working in coordination with the United States as it prepares for potential strike on Iran, but will ultimately make its own decisions on how to respond.

'Everything is on the table'

I have no idea where I'm going:

CNN reporter joins attack flight to Yemen

IDF permits senior CNN reporter Nic Robertson to join refueling mission en route to Houthi attack in Yemen, 'As I climb the plane’s rickety steps, I have no idea where I am going or what this IDF flight will reveal about military operations.'

CNN reporter joins attack flight to Yemen

Bennett:

'Nasrallah's death shows Israel and the Jews never forget'

Former PM tells CNN elimination of Hezbollah's leadership a "watershed event and a huge opportunity" that would be wasted if Israel does not finish the job and eliminate the Hezbollah threat permanently.

'Nasrallah's death shows Israel and the Jews never forget'

President Herzog:

Returning hostages, ending attacks on north should be UN priority

President Isaac Herzog interviewed on CNN’s One World news program. says return of the hostages and ending Hezbollah attacks 'be the most important priority of all the world leaders who are meeting right now at The UN General Assembly.'

Returning hostages, ending attacks on north should be UN priority

Bennett to Lebanese people: Stand up against Hezbollah!

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett had a message for the people of Lebanon during a recent interview.

Bennett to Lebanese people: Stand up against Hezbollah!

US officials:

'Hezbollah has been set back 20 years'

US government officials tell CNN the greatest fear is that Iran will intervene to help Hezbollah, sparking a regional war.

'Hezbollah has been set back 20 years'

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CNN reporter's connection to parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin

CNN commentator Anderson Cooper recounts how in the early days of the war he provided the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin with the video that proved he was taken hostage and the connection he developed with them.

CNN reporter's connection to parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Harris on CNN:

'I will not change Biden's policy on arming Israel'

US Vice President says she will not change President Joe Biden’s policy on supplying weapons to Israel: I'm unwavering in my commitment to Israel’s defense. We have to get a deal done. This war must end.

'I will not change Biden's policy on arming Israel'

Following criticism:

Harris and Walz to give interview to CNN

US Vice President and her running mate will participate in their first joint interview with CNN, following criticism from Republicans that Harris hasn't given interviews since she rode to the top of the Democratic ticket.

Harris and Walz to give interview to CNN

Lindsey Graham:

'Israel should warn Iran: We’re going to blow up your refineries'

Sen. Lindsey Graham recommends that Israel threaten to "blow up" Iran's oil refineries if the remaining hostages taken by Hamas during its October 7 terrorist attack are not released soon.

'Israel should warn Iran: We’re going to blow up your refineries'

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Top Hamas official abruptly ends CNN interview

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan angrily ends interview with CNN’s Jim Sciutto after being pressed on whether Hamas accepts any responsibility for the loss of civilian life in Gaza.

Top Hamas official abruptly ends CNN interview

Report:

Majority of Hamas battalions still intact, some have rebuilt

Report claims the IDF has not sufficiently struck the battalions in the central Gaza Strip due to a fear of harming hostages being held by them.

Majority of Hamas battalions still intact, some have rebuilt

US officials:

'Next Iranian attack could be larger than the previous one'

US officials tell CNN that the US is expecting that an Iranian attack in retaliation for elimination of Haniyeh could be coordinated with Iranian proxies from multiple directions.

'Next Iranian attack could be larger than the previous one'

ADL CEO:

'Haniyeh was a combatant and terrorist who reaped what he sowed'

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt lambasted mainstream media for painting the Hamas leader as 'moderate' and 'pragmatic.'

'Haniyeh was a combatant and terrorist who reaped what he sowed'

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CNN anchor suggests there's a 'risk' in Jewish VP nominee

CNN comes under fire after anchor John King says there are “risks” in putting forward Jewish Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee.

CNN anchor suggests there's a 'risk' in Jewish VP nominee

After coin flip:

Trump will get final word in debate against Biden

Biden and Trump will debate each other next Thursday in Atlanta. The debate will be hosted by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.

Trump will get final word in debate against Biden

Yair Golan:

'I will sit with anyone except for the messianic elements'

Labor Party leader Yair Golan in interview on CNN: I'm an Israeli patriot.I'm willing to protect the Zionist project, the Zionist dream.

'I will sit with anyone except for the messianic elements'

Hamas official claims:

'No one has an idea how many hostages are still alive'

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan tells CNN the latest ceasefire proposal did not meet the group’s demands for an end to the war.

'No one has an idea how many hostages are still alive'

Report:

Biden administration pushing allies to threaten Hamas

CNN report: Biden administration pushing allies in the Middle East to make specific threats to Hamas, as part of campaign to push the group toward accepting latest ceasefire and hostage proposal.

Biden administration pushing allies to threaten Hamas

Netanyahu to CNN:

'Israel has no intention of resettling the Gaza Strip'

Prime Minister Netanyahu in interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper: The ICC's arrest warrants are beyond outrageous.

'Israel has no intention of resettling the Gaza Strip'

'Childish and infantile'

Bennett asked about Ben Gvir on CNN

Former Prime Minister asked about Ben Gvir's post in which he wrote "Hamas ❤️ Biden", and replies: "I’m not going to defend every stupid thing that any minister says."

Bennett asked about Ben Gvir on CNN

Biden in message to Israel:

'I will stop sending bombs over major invasion of Rafah'

US President says he will halt shipments of American weapons to Israel if Netanyahu orders a major invasion of Rafah: Civilians have been killed in Gaza as a consequence of those bombs.

'I will stop sending bombs over major invasion of Rafah'

CNN:

"Netanyahu needs no urging to invade Rafah'

Journalist Amit Segal explains how the most politically sound move for Netanyahu is to ensure victory over Hamas.

"Netanyahu needs no urging to invade Rafah'

Poll:

Trump continues to hold advantage over Biden

CNN poll finds Trump’s support among registered voters holds steady at 49%, while Biden’s stands at 43%.

Trump continues to hold advantage over Biden

Bennett:

'Iran has been at war with Israel since October 7th'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett explains why the attack in Damascus will not lead to escalation - and what else the future holds for the region.

'Iran has been at war with Israel since October 7th'

Released hostage tells CNN:

I learned my sister-in-law was abducted from Gaza TV

Yarden Roman-Gat, whose sister-in-law Carmel Gat is still hostage in Gaza, speaks with CNN about her own experiences and the family's worry for Carmel.

I learned my sister-in-law was abducted from Gaza TV

Is CNN now part of Pallywood?

While civilian casualties in Gaza are low, reports from Hamas lack veraccity. I couldn't shake off suspicions about the authenticity of an impeccably presented CNN report of a civilian killed there. Op-ed.

Is CNN now part of Pallywood?

CNN interviews 'godmother of settler movement'

CNN speaks to Nachala General Director Daniella Weiss about campaign to bring Jews back to Gaza in article accusing settler movement of seeking ethnic cleansing.

CNN interviews 'godmother of settler movement'

Bennett To CNN:

'US lost 2400 at Pearl Harbor and killed 3 million'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett defends the ongoing war in Gaza during an interview with Erin Burnett.

'US lost 2400 at Pearl Harbor and killed 3 million'

CNN:

Most Americans want Trump verdict before elections

A new poll shows that the majority of Americans want to hear the verdict in former President Donald Trump's trials before electing their next President.

Most Americans want Trump verdict before elections

Report:

Austin's deputy didn't know of his hospitalization

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks assumed Austin's duties without knowing he had been hospitalized, according to CNN.

Austin's deputy didn't know of his hospitalization

CNN: Swords of Iron the most important topic of 2024

Israel's war against Hamas has been named the number one topic to track over the course of the next year.

CNN: Swords of Iron the most important topic of 2024

CNN presenter burst into tears when reading mother's plea

John Vause, CNN presenter, burst into tears when reading plea to President Biden, from Liora Argamani, mother of Noa, kidnapped to Gaza.

CNN presenter burst into tears when reading mother's plea

CNN:

Israel is flooding tunnels where there are no hostages

In order to succeed, water must be pumped with pressure high enough to destroy the cement walls and the thick metal doors.

Israel is flooding tunnels where there are no hostages

Biden admin not planning to limit military aid to Israel

'We’re not going to do a damn thing other than protect Israel,' US Pres. Biden says.

Biden admin not planning to limit military aid to Israel

Blinken:

'Israel is taking important steps to better protect civilians'

Secretary of State praises Israel's efforts to make sure there are safe areas for civilians during its offensive in southern Gaza.

'Israel is taking important steps to better protect civilians'

US officials:

'Current phase of Gaza ground operation could end by January'

Senior administration officials tell CNN they expect the current phase of Israel's ground operation in Gaza to last several weeks.

'Current phase of Gaza ground operation could end by January'

Father of freed hostage:

'I asked Emily how long she was in Gaza: She said a year'

Thomas Hand, father of 9-year-old Emily, describes how traumatic her 50 days as a hostage of Hamas were to CNN.

'I asked Emily how long she was in Gaza: She said a year'

CNN: Over 40 hostages held by others, not Hamas

According to foreign sources, dozens of hostages are being held by Islamic Jihad or individual Gazans not affiliated with terror groups.

CNN: Over 40 hostages held by others, not Hamas

US officials:

Intercepted conversations show Hamas operating in Shifa Hospital

US officials tell CNN the US collected "solid" intelligence that Hamas was using Shifa Hospital as a command node.

Intercepted conversations show Hamas operating in Shifa Hospital

New footage shows early moments of Hamas' October 7 attack

CNN publishes footage from bodycam worn by one of the Hamas terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre.

New footage shows early moments of Hamas' October 7 attack

CNN:

Hamas asked Iran for scholarships for its terrorists

Document found on Hamas computer in southern Israel shows Iran's efforts to train Hamas to make their own weapons, Israeli officials say.

Hamas asked Iran for scholarships for its terrorists

Netanyahu to CNN:

'Taking responsibility? Did you ask Bush this after 9/11?'

“I will answer difficult questions, but after the war. Did people ask Franklin Roosevelt that question after Pearl Harbor?”

'Taking responsibility? Did you ask Bush this after 9/11?'

CNN host defends Israel:

'What exactly did Hamas think Israel would do?'

CNN: Jake Tapper notes claims Israel kills Gaza civilians, asks: 'Did Hamas not anticipate that Israel would retaliate for Oct. 7 massacre?'

'What exactly did Hamas think Israel would do?'

Bennett to CNN:

'Why don’t you ask “why is Hamas still holding babies hostage?"

Former Israeli PM says deaths in Gaza are Hamas' fault, asks why interviewers do not focus on the hundreds of Hamas hostages.

'Why don’t you ask “why is Hamas still holding babies hostage?"

CNN video shows Palestinian corpse sitting up

A clip showing the casualties of Israeli bombardments in Gaza captured what appears to be a corpse raising its head multiple times.

CNN video shows Palestinian corpse sitting up

Israeli news anchor to CNN:

'World moved quickly from showing empathy to blaming Israel'

Yonit Levi explains that Israelis feel they shouldn't be allowed such a short window of support when fighting Hamas.

'World moved quickly from showing empathy to blaming Israel'

Bennett to CNN:

'Sec. General's 'vacuum' comments prove again UN is a sham'

Former PM of Israel says Antonio Guterres' remarks blaming Israel for Hamas massacre 'tantamount to understanding Nazis or Al Qaeda.'

'Sec. General's 'vacuum' comments prove again UN is a sham'

On CNN: Ayelet Shaked presents photos from massacre

Former Justice Min. tells CNN: 'Hamas murdered our babies, this is a fight about humanity and we won't let evil win.'

On CNN: Ayelet Shaked presents photos from massacre

Senior Israeli official:

'There will be no ceasefire in Gaza'

Senior Israeli official tells CNN there will be “no ceasefire” in Gaza amid efforts to free hostages.

'There will be no ceasefire in Gaza'

CNN reporter: Evidence that hospital blast not Israel's fault

CNN reporter presents evidence proving misfired rocket, not Israeli airstrike, caused Gaza hospital explosion.

CNN reporter: Evidence that hospital blast not Israel's fault

No, there aren’t two 'narratives' to the Gaza hospital blast

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett denounces CNN's report over the Gaza hospital explosion.

No, there aren’t two 'narratives' to the Gaza hospital blast

CNN:

Hamas trained near the borders of Israel for almost two years

According to a special report, Hamas trained for its attack in plain sight and less than a mile from Israel's heavily fortified border.

Hamas trained near the borders of Israel for almost two years

CNN:

Anderson Cooper chokes up after speaking with hostages' relative

CNN's Anderson Cooper chokes up after interview with Israeli woman pleading for her relatives' freedom from Hamas captivity.

Anderson Cooper chokes up after speaking with hostages' relative

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White House spokesperson in tears when asked about Hamas attack

US National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby tears up during CNN interview as interviewer brings up Hamas attack on Israel.

White House spokesperson in tears when asked about Hamas attack

Lapid to CNN:

'Not since Holocaust have so many Jews been killed in 1 day'

Opposition leader speaks to CNN about Hamas massacre of 800 people in sneak attack on Israel.

'Not since Holocaust have so many Jews been killed in 1 day'

Bennett to CNN:

'We need to go out and and hit back very severely'

Former Israel Prime Minister, Naftali Bennet, speaks with CNN following the massive terror attack on Israel. "We are all one today"

'We need to go out and and hit back very severely'

Netanyahu to CNN:

'It's the mainstream decisions that ultimately win out'

CNN host asks PM Netanyahu if he'd 'blow up' his coalition for a deal with Saudi Arabia. PM answers: 'I don't think it'll require that.'

'It's the mainstream decisions that ultimately win out'