Israel-Hamas war: Protesters march around the world to call for ceasefire
The Israel-Hamas war has led to the loss of thousands of lives in the Gaza Strip. Pro-Palestinians advocacy groups are pushing for a ceasefire, putting pressure on world leaders including President Joe Biden.
Biden OKs US air-drop aid into Gaza after Palestinians killed by Israeli troops
President Joe Biden said Friday that the U.S. will begin air-dropping humanitarian assistance into Gaza, a day after dozens of Palestinians were killed during a chaotic encounter with Israeli troops.
115 Palestinians killed after Israeli forces open fire at Gaza aid site
At least 100 people were killed and hundreds more were wounded when Palestinians rushing toward trucks loaded with humanitarian aid encountered fire in Gaza City early Thursday, according to local media reports.
Israel-Hamas cease-fire, hostage deal could happen by next Monday, Biden says
President Joe Biden said that he hopes a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, which would pause any more warfare and allow remaining hostages to be released, could happen as early as next Monday.
United Airlines to resume flights to Israel in March, following security consultations and safety analysis
United Airlines is set to resume flights to Israel in March, following a suspension due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
US again vetoes UN resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in Gaza
An Arab-backed United Nations resolution, demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, was vetoed by the United States on Tuesday.
US aid package: Senate passes $95.3B bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
The aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan now faces an uncertain future in the House. Here’s what’s in the legislation.
The Israeli military says it has rescued 2 hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip
The Israeli military said it rescued two hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip early Monday.
Chicago passes Gaza ceasefire resolution, sparking concerns of increased anti-Semitism
Just hours after a divided Chicago City Council passed a symbolic ceasefire resolution between Israel and Hamas, there was growing concern that the political action could lead to an upswing in anti-Semitism.
UCF student accused of threatening to kill 3 Jewish students during on-campus event
The student said he is "tired of seeing students on campus defending the killing of Palestinian people," according to an arrest affidavit.
Biden appointee resigns over president's handling of war in Gaza
A policy adviser at the Department of Education who campaigned for President Biden has resigned over the president's handling of the war in Gaza.
Top Hamas official Saleh Arouri killed in explosion in Beirut suburb
Arouri, one of the founders of Hamas’ military wing, had headed the group’s presence in the West Bank.
Israel says it will defend itself against genocide accusations filed by South Africa in world court
South Africa launched the case Friday at the U.N.’s top court, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.
Israel pulling thousands of troops from Gaza as combat focuses on main southern city
Israel's military said in a statement Monday that five brigades, or several thousand troops, were being taken out of Gaza in the coming weeks for training and rest.
US forces shoot down ballistic missiles, kill Houthi gunmen in Red Sea
U.S. forces opened fire in the Red Sea Sunday, shooting down two ballistic missiles and killing several armed crews.
South Africa files case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza
South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.
Pope Francis, in Christmas Day blessing, begs for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Christmas events canceled in Bethlehem due to Israel-Hamas war
The Israel-Hamas war has forced Christmas celebrations in the biblical birthplace of Jesus to be called off: "This year, without the Christmas tree and without lights, there’s just darkness."
War in Gaza: Palestinian death toll surpasses 20,000 as Israel continues invasion
Health officials in Hamas-run Gaza say the Palestinian death toll there has surpassed 20,000. That figure was released Friday.
Gad Haggai, US-Israeli man believed kidnapped by Hamas, declared dead
Gad Haggai, an Israeli American, had been thought to be among the more than 100 Israeli hostages still alive in Gaza.