Aron Heller

A Star of David-adorned El Al plane has departed from Israel’s international airport, carrying a high-ranking American and Israeli delegation to Abu Dhabi in the first-ever direct commercial passenger flight to the United Arab Emirates. AP correspondent Aron Heller reports from Ben-Gurion Airport. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/first-direct-israel-uae-flight-lands-in-abu-dhabi-amid-deal/”] [url href=”http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/Israel-UAE-Flight-Debrief/69b75ad78f254060b84edc3bda9c9428″ content=”Watch the Video” target=external]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future remained up in the air as preliminary results from Israel’s election indicated he would fall short of securing the parliamentary majority needed to form a new government. AP correspondent Aron Heller reports from Jerusalem. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/netanyahus-future-still-uncertain-after-israeli-election/”] [url href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv-n-zzGS8M&feature=youtu.be” content=”Watch the Video” target=external]

The AP’s Aron Heller discusses his story on Newsday, the breakfast news program of the BBC World Service. Segment begins at 18:45. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/experts-say-med-sea-altered-by-suez-canals-invasive-species/”] [url href=”https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w172wpkp177v913″ content=”Listen to Report” target=external]

Israel’s two main political parties are deadlocked after an unprecedented repeat election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing an uphill battle to keep his job. AP correspondent Aron Heller reports from Jerusalem. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/israels-2-main-political-parties-deadlocked-after-election/”] [url href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxE5x_ekN0s” content=”Watch the Video” target=external]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival has conceded defeat clearing the way for Netanyahu to enter a historic 5th term at leader of Israel. AP Correspondent Aron Heller explains from central Israel. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/netanyahu-appears-headed-toward-re-election-in-israeli-vote/”] [url href=”https://youtu.be/w75Cv45KxmE/” content=”Watch the Video” target=external]

Amid deadly clashes along the Israeli-Palestinian border, the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem opens. AP Correspondent Aron Heller explains from Jerusalem. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/us-embassy-jubilantly-opens-in-jerusalem-as-gaza-rages/”] [url href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4GsaP2vyK0&feature=youtu.be/” content=”Watch the Video” target=external]

Israel and Iran have traded airstrikes in Syria as the conflict between the two countries escalates. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for CTV from Tel Aviv to explain the situation and how it relates to the U.S.’s recent withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/israel-iran-engage-in-most-serious-confrontation-in-syria/”] [url href=”https://www.facebook.com/CTVNewsChannel/videos/1780834935311163/UzpfSTg3NDQ3NTE1OToxMDE2MDY0ODIxMTgyMDE2MA/” content=”Watch the Video” target=external]

International reaction to President Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal continued Wednesday. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for CTV from Tel Aviv. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/israel-iran-engage-in-most-serious-confrontation-in-syria/”] [url href=”https://www.facebook.com/CTVNewsChannel/videos/1779884642072859/UzpfSTg3NDQ3NTE1OToxMDE2MDY0NjY0MjQ1NTE2MA/” content=”Watch the Video” target=external]

Protests continue on the heels of the announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump that Jerusalem will be recognized as the capital of Israel.  The AP’s Aron Heller reports for CTV from Jerusalem. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/in-latest-trump-fallout-israeli-strikes-kill-2-hamas-men-after-gaza-rocket-attack/”] [url href=”https://t.co/q8kBoMBNSE” content=”Watch the Video” target=external]

Palestinians protest for a second straight day in response to Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.  The AP’s Aron Heller reports for CTV from Jerusalem. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/in-latest-trump-fallout-israeli-strikes-kill-2-hamas-men-after-gaza-rocket-attack/”] [url href=”https://www.facebook.com/CTVNewsChannel/videos/vb.231176056943733/1625141787547146/?type=2&theater” content=”Watch the Video” target=external]

President Donald Trump makes a historic announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. AP Correspondent Aron Heller describes the mood in Jerusalem. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/newly-crowned-by-us-as-israels-capital-jerusalem-is-unique/”] [url href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5TM_fAINvU&feature=youtu.be” content=”Watch the Video” target=external]

Thousands of Palestinians have clashed with Israeli forces amid friction over Israel-imposed metal detectors at a Jerusalem holy site. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for Australian ABC from Jerusalem. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/attacking-israelis-seen-as-way-out-for-troubled-palestinians/”] [url href=”http://www.abc.net.au/news/programs/the-world/2017-09-27/palestinian-gunman-kills-three-israelis-in-the/8991018″ content=”Watch the Video” target=external]

Three Palestinians are dead after some of the worst street clashes with Israeli troops in years.  The AP’s Aron Heller reports for CTV from Jerusalem. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/israeli-troops-placed-on-high-alert-after-deadly-stabbings/”] [url href=”https://t.co/oPEdODFQ2w” content=”Watch the Video” target=external]

Thousands of Palestinians have clashed with Israeli forces amid friction over Israel-imposed metal detectors at a Jerusalem holy site. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for Australian ABC from Jerusalem. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/israeli-troops-placed-on-high-alert-after-deadly-stabbings/”] [url href=”http://www.abc.net.au/news/programs/the-world/2017-07-21/palestinians-clash-with-israeli-forces-over-metal/8733778″ content=”Watch the Video” target=external]

An attack near Jerusalem’s holiest site in which three attackers fired on police, killing two officers, has sparked tensions. The AP’s Aron Heller reports for Australian ABC from Jerusalem. [url href=”https://www.aronheller.com/articles/israel-reopens-jerusalem-holy-site-after-deadly-assault//”] [url href=”http://www.abc.net.au/news/programs/the-world/2017-07-14/israeli-police-officers-killed-in-jerusalem-attack/8711212″ content=”Watch the Video” target=external]