politics at play here as well. bret: morgan, in other news obviously is isis in syria. what we ve seen over the past year and a half in taking that map that isis had the caliphate control in syria and iraq down to one place, and now our man on the ground and risking a lot, benjamin hall and his crew, to be in eastern syria to show viewers that they think it s done. his reports were amazing today and we are certainly grateful for him. when you look at what this administration, what are men and women and allies have done on the ground to defeat the physical caliphate, the physical state that isis had maintained, this is an extraordinary success that i think we have to really commit this administration for pursuing. however, we have to watch a lot. the institute for the study of war showing that isis has moved back to their historical stronghold in iraq, they are the precursor it was al qaeda in
they have asked for u.s. support setting up a tribunal to prosecute them. this final corner of the caliphate within the far eastern desert of syria, its where isis first captured territory and it is where they finally lost. a clearing operation underway in the town an announcement is expected soon. conflicting reports today about the state of the offensive against isis. president trump saying yesterday that the caliphate was soon to follow, but today the pentagon pushing back saying that remnants remain. local media, however, adamant that the town had been fully liberated. bret? bret: benjamin hall in eastern syria. thank you. president from doubling down on his support for israel today, announcing a controversial new policy as secretary of state mike pompeo took a swipe at democrats over anti-semitism. corresponding gillian turner from the state department with the administration s tough message to congress and the world. on day two of secretary
goal on the heights being recognized by the u.s. for the first time in 52 years fully recognizing israel s sovereignty over the golan heights. you see the area right next to syria but not everybody signing on, tulsi gabbard, congress woman who is running for president on the democratic side, another example of trump and netanyahu putting their own political interest ahead of the interest of our respective countries, increase tensions and likelihood of war. shortsighted but let s bring in our panel and start there. national security and tom bevan, real clear politics president. big deal. this is a landmark shift towards israel. the truth is israel has been controlling the golan heights for quite some time. they ve been attacked several times in there. when you look at the topography and the inherent military threat that israel faces not only from
jesse: speaking of dobermans, we have a special treat tomorrow. greg: what are we eating? dana: never miss an episode of the five. special report is up next. bret lek bret: president trump makes his boldest move yet to strengthen ties in israel and scores of civilian deat. he s the first of the democratic contenders. this hour, 2020 2020 presidentl candidate john delaney joins us live with his pitch for the nomination. this is the special report. good evening, i am bret baier. we are following to go big for them positive stories this hour. first, president trump promised victory over isis and on the ground in syria, some they are saying it s official.
senior pentagon officials remain cautious over reports that isis has been defeated in syria. while the fighting is winding down there, the president announcing a huge shift in u.s. policy towards israel with a tweet. the surprise move coming just ahead of a u.s. visit by prime minister benjamin netanyahu who is facing a corruption scandal. corresponding benjamin hall with an exclusive report from inside the war-torn country. speak of the pentagon pushing back against reports that the final defense against isis is over, although local media say the town is not fully liberated. the pentagon claim there are still remnants possibly hiding in caves. troops are now bringing down the black flags of isis. they no longer fly over the tow town. for the first time we ve been here in syria five days covering this offensive, the bombs