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Israel Hamas war

Israel declared war on Hamas on Oct. 8, 2023, the first time since the Yom Kippur War. The Palestinian Islamic Hamas movement’s surprise attack on Oct. 7, a Jewish holiday, launched rockets from the Gaza Strip and sent fighters across the border. Hamas said allies like Iran and Lebanese Hezbollah “will join the battle if Gaza is subjected to a war of annihilation.”

Hamas releases 2 Israeli hostages as US urges pause in ground war for captive negotiations

Hamas releases 2 Israeli hostages as US urges pause in ground war for captive negotiations

Israel is widely expected to launch a ground offensive in Gaza following Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 rampage. Meanwhile, hospitals in Gaza are struggling without power.

October 23, 2023 4:23pm EDT
Audience walks out on Dave Chappelle after he criticizes Israel during show in Boston: Report

Audience walks out on Dave Chappelle after he criticizes Israel during show in Boston: Report

Members of the audience at a Dave Chappelle show on Thursday reportedly walked out after he criticized Israel's bombing of Gaza and said students supporting Palestinians shouldn't be losing jobs over it.

October 22, 2023 4:47pm EDT
Israel-Hamas war fuels flood of misinformation on social media: Here are the facts

Israel-Hamas war fuels flood of misinformation on social media: Here are the facts

Here's a closer look at the misinformation spreading online about the war between Israel and Hamas.

October 21, 2023 12:49pm EDT
Gaza border crossing opens to deliver trickle of desperately needed aid

Gaza border crossing opens to deliver trickle of desperately needed aid

Just 20 trucks were allowed in to besieged Gaza, an amount aid workers said was insufficient to address the unprecedented humanitarian crisis.

October 21, 2023 9:35am EDT
Ex-Homeland Security Deputy believes U.S. plays crucial role in advising Israel forward

Ex-Homeland Security Deputy believes U.S. plays crucial role in advising Israel forward

As Israel and Hamas remain embroiled in conflict overseas, a former Homeland Security Deputy believes America plays a crucial role in advising Israel forward. 

October 20, 2023 6:38pm EDT
New video shows moment Chicago-area mother, daughter held hostage by Hamas were released

New video shows moment Chicago-area mother, daughter held hostage by Hamas were released

Two American nationals from Evanston who were held captive by Hamas have been freed by the terror group, and on Friday night, their family joyously spoke out.

October 20, 2023 4:49pm EDT
2 American hostages released from Gaza, Fox News is told

2 American hostages released from Gaza, Fox News is told

As of Friday morning, 11 Americans were unaccounted since beginning of Israel-Hamas war.

October 20, 2023 2:27pm EDT
Biden uses oval office speech to declare backing of Israel, Ukraine in time of war

Biden uses oval office speech to declare backing of Israel, Ukraine in time of war

President Joe Biden will deliver only the second Oval Office address of his term on Thursday night to make the case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war.

October 19, 2023 8:24pm EDT
US Navy warship intercepts three missiles, several drones in Red Sea

US Navy warship intercepts three missiles, several drones in Red Sea

The missiles and drones were fired from Yemen and were heading north, U.S. officials said.

October 19, 2023 4:17pm EDT
California Gov. Newsom announces he's going to Israel

California Gov. Newsom announces he's going to Israel

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's going to Israel, drawing praise from major Jewish community groups following the Hamas attack on that country two weeks ago. 

October 19, 2023 4:07pm EDT
Gaza waits for humanitarian aid, as Israel tells troops to ‘be ready’ for ground invasion

Gaza waits for humanitarian aid, as Israel tells troops to ‘be ready’ for ground invasion

Israel’s defense minister told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip, though he didn’t say when the invasion will start.

October 19, 2023 2:52pm EDT
State Department issues 'worldwide caution' advisory amid Israel-Hamas war

State Department issues 'worldwide caution' advisory amid Israel-Hamas war

The last time the department issued such a warning was in August 2022, following a counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan.

October 19, 2023 1:53pm EDT
Hamas likely used some North Korean weapons in attack on Israel, evidence shows

Hamas likely used some North Korean weapons in attack on Israel, evidence shows

Hamas has published images of their fighters with rocket launchers that have a distinctive red stripe across their warheads, likely from North Korea.

October 19, 2023 9:28am EDT
Protesters in Chicago condemn hospital attack in Gaza

Protesters in Chicago condemn hospital attack in Gaza

Support for Palestine demonstrations took place throughout the city Wednesday, but in downtown Chicago, thousands swarmed the streets.

October 18, 2023 11:05pm EDT
Hundreds arrested after Pro-Palestinian demonstrators flood Cannon Rotunda, Capitol complex

Hundreds arrested after Pro-Palestinian demonstrators flood Cannon Rotunda, Capitol complex

Hundreds were arrested Wednesday after pro-Palestinian protests broke out on Capitol Hill, with demonstrators flooding into the Cannon House Office Building and large crowds gathering with flags and signs around the Capitol complex.

October 18, 2023 6:24pm EDT
Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with warning against being 'consumed' by rage

Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with warning against being 'consumed' by rage

Shortly after Biden's remarks, Israel confirmed food, water and medicine would begin to flow into Gaza from Egypt.

October 18, 2023 6:18pm EDT
Biden to deliver prime-time foreign policy address on Israel, Ukraine wars on Thursday

Biden to deliver prime-time foreign policy address on Israel, Ukraine wars on Thursday

The Oval Office address is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Thursday.

October 18, 2023 5:28pm EDT
Blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital; Hamas and Israel trade blame, as President Biden heads to Mideast

Blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital; Hamas and Israel trade blame, as President Biden heads to Mideast

Hamas blamed an Israeli airstrike for the incident, while the Israeli military said the hospital was hit by a rocket fired by Islamic Jihad, a smaller Palestinian militant group allied to Hamas. The health ministry said at least 500 people were killed.

October 17, 2023 5:40pm EDT
Virginia attorney general launches effort to send surplus police body armor, tactical gear to Israel

Virginia attorney general launches effort to send surplus police body armor, tactical gear to Israel

Virginia AG Jason Miyares said any surplus police gear collected will be sent to IDF on the front lines in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

October 17, 2023 4:08pm EDT
Mother of Israeli woman in a Hamas hostage video pleads for her release

Mother of Israeli woman in a Hamas hostage video pleads for her release

Mia Schem's mother is calling for the release of her daughter, who is said to be held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. A video was released appearing to show Mia's condition, with her arm wrapped in bandages.

October 17, 2023 9:46am EDT
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