William Gretsky

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International Desk Editor at ABC News

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Enough food 'to feed entire population' sitting outside Gaza as malnutrition death toll reaches at least 20: WFP - ABC News

Mar 7, 2024 | abcnews.go.com | Riley Hoffman |William Gretsky
North Korea tests long-range ballistic missile capable of reaching US, Japanese prime minister says

Dec 17, 2023 | aol.com | William Gretsky |Joohee Cho

North Korea tests long-range ballistic missile capable of reaching US, Japanese prime minister saysWILL GRETSKY, JOOHEE CHO and KEVIN SHALVEYDecember 18, 2023 at 3:22 AMNorth Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile, testing a warhead that may be capable of striking anywhere in the continental United States, Japanese officials said.
North Korea launches possible ballistic missile: Japan's Defense Ministry

Dec 17, 2023 | newsbreak.com | William Gretsky

North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile, according to Japan's Ministry of Defense. The Japanese have warned vessels to alert Japan's Coast Guard if they spot a fallen object, but not approach it. Vessels in the area have been asked to pay attention to future information. This is a developing story. Check back for updates
North Korea launches possible ballistic missile: Japan's Defense Ministry

Dec 17, 2023 | abcnews.go.com | William Gretsky

This photo provided by the North Korean government shows what it says is an intercontinental ballistic missile in a launching drill at the Sunan international airport in Pyongyang, North Korea on March 16, 2023. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP, File)
North Korea launches possible ballistic missile: Japan's Defense Ministry

Dec 17, 2023 | ca.news.yahoo.com | William Gretsky

Associated PressUkrainian drone video provides a grim look at casualties as Russian troops advance toward AvdiivkaAs Russian forces press forward with an attempt to capture the town of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, The Associated Press obtained aerial footage that gives an indication of their staggering losses. A Ukrainian military drone unit near Stepove, a village just north of Avdiivka, where some of the most intense battles have taken place, shot the video this month.
‘Catastrophic damage’ likely as Hurricane Otis makes landfall in Mexico as Category 5 storm, NOAA says

Oct 25, 2023 | southernillinoisnow.com | Max Golembo |Melissa Griffin |Nadine El-Bawab |William Gretsky

(NEW YORK) — Hurricane Otis is now the strongest hurricane on record to hit Mexico’s Pacific Coast, making landfall as a Category 5 with winds up to 165 mph. On Wednesday, Hurricane Otis strengthened to a Category 5 storm as it made landfall in Mexico, where it was expected to bring “catastrophic damage,” the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The hurricane, which had been a tropical storm as of Tuesday morning, rapidly intensified within 24 hours.
Two American hostages held since Hamas attack on Israel released: IDF

Oct 20, 2023 | kgfw.com | Bill Hutchinson |William Gretsky |Patricio Chile

(WASHINGTON) — The long nightmare in captivity for two of the hostages taken by Hamas during its deadly surprise attack on Israel has ended, Israeli authorities said. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed to ABC News that two American women were released by Hamas to the Red Cross and are now back in Israel. The women were identified as Judith Raanan, 59, and her daughter, Natalie Raanan, 17, the IDF said. Their conditions were not immediately clear. The Raanans are from Illinois.
2 American hostages held since Hamas attack on Israel released: IDF

Oct 20, 2023 | yahoo.com | Bill Hutchinson |William Gretsky |Patricio Chile |Ivan Pereira

The long nightmare in captivity for two of the hostages taken by Hamas during its deadly surprise attack on Israel has ended, Israeli authorities said. Judith Raanan, 59, and her daughter, Natalie Raanan, 17, were released by Hamas to the Red Cross and are now back in Israel, Israel Defense Forces said. Their conditions were not immediately clear. The Raanans are from Illinois.
Two American hostages held since Hamas attack on Israel released: IDF

Oct 19, 2023 | willmarradio.com | Bill Hutchinson |William Gretsky |Patricio Chile

(WASHINGTON) -- The long nightmare in captivity for two of the hostages taken by Hamas during its deadly surprise attack on Israel has ended, Israeli authorities said. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed to ABC News that two American women were released by Hamas and are back in Israel. The women were identified as Judith Raanan, 59, and her daughter, Natalie Raanan, 17, the IDF said. Their conditions were not immediately clear. The Raanans are from Illinois.
Netanyahu: Israel will set up emergency government

Oct 8, 2023 | kq2.com | William Gretsky

In the wake of Hamas' attack on Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said, "I call on the opposition leaders to immediately establish a national emergency government without preconditions.""The people are united, and now the leadership needs to unite," he said, translated from Hebrew. Netanyahu said Israeli's strikes on Hamas "have only begun.""We have eliminated many hundreds of terrorists and we will not stop there," he said.