The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi

Freedom for two American women captured during Hamas’ terrorist attacks. Plus, the push by the International Committee of the Red Cross to send humanitarian aid into Gaza. Also, an Israeli radio journalist remembers what it was like to save the lives of 30 people attending the Nova Music Festival, all while reporting the tragedy on air. Natalie Sanandaji, Uri Shacham, Martin Schüepp, Rami Shani, and Dr. Shir Diner join.

President Biden addressed the nation about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, as he called for military aid to both countries. Former Trump attorney Sidney Powell pleads guilty in the Georgia election interference case and could testify against Donald Trump. Plus, the Israel-Hamas War has set off clashes on college campuses, with major companies condemning the Hamas attacks and some firms retracting job offers to students criticizing Israel’s military action. Ellison Barber, Dr. Michael Oren, Martin Fletcher, Peter Baker, Joyce Vance, Rep. Charlie Dent, Tim Miller, and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld join.

President Biden spent the day in Israel showing support for the country and expressing outrage over the hospital blast that killed hundreds in Gaza. Additionally, Biden insisted there was no higher priority than to bring hostages home. We speak to someone whose family member is currently held hostage by the Hamas. Then, we take a closer look at some of the children and families from one kibbutz that came under attack from Hamas. Ellison Barber, Clint Watts, Michael McFaul, Rep. Jared Moskowitz, Udi Goren, and Brendan Buck join.

Hours ahead of President Biden’s trip to Israel, a deadly blast killed hundreds of people at a hospital in Gaza. Meanwhile, according to the FBI, the Israel-Hamas war could inspire violence against Jews and Muslims. Plus, misinformation has flooded social media about the Israel-Hamas War. We discuss what social media companies are doing to stop it. Ellison Barber, Amna Nawaz, Jeremy Bash, David Jolly, Matthew Dowd, Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Jake Ward, and Achiya Schatz join.

President Biden is heading to Israel on Wednesday to show US support after the Hamas attacks. More than a week after those attacks, families still have no answers about relatives believed to be held hostage in Gaza. Dr. Adva Gutman talks about her missing sister. After a five-month hiatus, Saturday Night Live returns with some poignant thoughts about the Israel-Hamas war. Ellison Barber, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Yaakov Katz, Susan Glasser, Lt. Colonel Jonathan Conricus, Dr. Adva Gutman, Glenn Kirschner join.

As the Israel-Hamas war continues, Gaza braces for an Israeli military ground offensive that could happen at any moment. Meanwhile, Israelis are struggling with whether to rally behind or punish Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government for failing to prevent the Hamas attack. Plus, the 11th Hour checks back in with Dori Roberts, whose five family members were abducted by Hamas terrorists. Josh Lederman, Col. Jack Jacobs, Kevin Baron, Jeremy Bash, Martin Fletcher, and David Rhode join.

Israel continues its air strikes after the Hamas terror attacks and prepares for a potential ground offensive. Meanwhile the UN and other international groups warn about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. And the UN says 12 of its aid workers were killed in Israel’s airstrikes. Plus, new details emerge about the Hamas terror attack while some business leaders are condemning certain Ivy League schools for not speaking out against antisemitism. Ali Velshi, Jeremy Bash, Gen. Barry McCaffrey. Yaakov Katz, Peter Baker, Ted Deutch join.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins forces with the former Defense Minister Benny Gantz to form a coalition government as Israel mounts a counterattack against Hamas in Gaza. Plus, the U.S. House has yet to name a new Speaker. Louisiana republican Steve Scalise defeated Ohio’s Jim Jordan for the party’s nomination but hasn’t locked up the 217 votes needed to win the gavel. Ali Velshi, Dori Roberts, Janine Zacharia, Max Rose, and Jonathan Greenblatt join.

On day four of the Israel-Hamas war, President Biden calls the Hamas attacks “pure evil” as the first delivery of advanced US ammunition arrives in Israel and airstrikes on Gaza continue. Meanwhile, Amir Tibon describes how his family barricaded themselves in a secure room as the terror attacks began. Plus, the president, several lawmakers and other Americans have voiced support for Israel in the wake of the Hamas attack. But some people are blaming Israel for the violence, leading to fierce backlash. Betzalel Taljah, Jeremy Bash, Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus, Yair Rosenberg, Abbey Onn, Rep. Ritchie Torres join.

The latest as the war in Israel continues, Hamas holds over 100 Israelis hostage and threatens to kill them if Israel kills civilians in Gaza. Sasha Ariev, the sister of 19-year-old Israeli captive speaks out on the ongoing war. Plus, we share the experience of first responders who have been on the front lines to save others in Israel. Ali Velshi, Jeremy Bash, Barak Ravid, Martin Fletcher, Alexandra “Sasha” Ariev, Jonathan Greenblatt, Ted Deutch, Uri Shacham join.