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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.”

Arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials issued by International Criminal Court

Arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials issued by International Criminal Court

Arrest warrants were issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, and Hamas officials.

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US bombers arrive in Middle East as concerns of Iranian attack on Israel mount

US bombers arrive in Middle East as concerns of Iranian attack on Israel mount

B-52 strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base's 5th Bomb Wing have arrived in the Middle East.

November 3, 2024 3:58pm EST
Israel launches retaliation attack against Iran

Israel launches retaliation attack against Iran

Israel has launched a retaliation attack into Iran, the latest in a trade of attacks as tensions heighten between the two countries.

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Leaked top-secret documents reveal Israel's plans to attack Iran

Leaked top-secret documents reveal Israel's plans to attack Iran

Highly classified U.S. intelligence documents that appeared online Friday show Israel's plans to attack Iran.

October 20, 2024 10:26am EDT
Hamas terror leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israeli official says

Hamas terror leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israeli official says

Yahya Sinwar became Hamas' new leader following the death of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July.

October 17, 2024 9:34pm EDT
What happened on Oct. 7? Timeline of Hamas attack, one year later

What happened on Oct. 7? Timeline of Hamas attack, one year later

Last year Hamas launched a surprise attack prompting Israel to declare war and intensify military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah; here’s a timeline of key events in the ongoing conflict one year later.

October 7, 2024 11:33am EDT
Watch live: Israel marks 1 year since Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Watch live: Israel marks 1 year since Oct. 7 Hamas attack

One year ago today, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing more than 1,000 Israelis and sparking a year-long war that has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians.

October 7, 2024 6:40am EDT
FBI warns of possible violence in U.S. ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary

FBI warns of possible violence in U.S. ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary

The FBI issued a warning in a memo Friday ahead of the anniversary of the Hamas attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Here's what we know.

October 4, 2024 5:38pm EDT
Israel says Iran has fired missiles and it warns residents to shelter in place

Israel says Iran has fired missiles and it warns residents to shelter in place

The Israeli military said Tuesday that Iran has fired missiles at Israel, and air raid sirens sounded across the country as residents were ordered to remain close to bomb shelters.

October 1, 2024 12:52pm EDT
Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli airstrike

Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli airstrike

Hassan Nasrallah was the leader of Hezbollah for more than three decades. He’s by far the most powerful target to be killed by Israel.

September 28, 2024 9:03am EDT
US sending more troops to the Middle East amid increasing violence between Israel and Hezbollah

US sending more troops to the Middle East amid increasing violence between Israel and Hezbollah

The announcement comes following significant strikes by Israeli forces against targets in Lebanon that have killed hundreds.

September 23, 2024 1:30pm EDT
US charges Hamas leader, militants over Oct. 7 Israel attack

US charges Hamas leader, militants over Oct. 7 Israel attack

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, along with other militants, has been charged by the U.S. Justice Department in connection with the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.

September 3, 2024 5:39pm EDT
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Israeli-American hostage, found dead in Gaza

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Israeli-American hostage, found dead in Gaza

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old California, native, was one of the most well-known captives held by Hamas as his parents met with world leaders to press for his release.

September 1, 2024 9:36am EDT
Israel rescues hostage after 325 days in Hamas captivity

Israel rescues hostage after 325 days in Hamas captivity

No further details are being made available on the nature of the rescue operation, "due to considerations of the safety of our hostages, the security of our forces, and national security."

August 27, 2024 11:52am EDT
Iran, Hezbollah trade attacks: What to know about the latest heavy exchange

Iran, Hezbollah trade attacks: What to know about the latest heavy exchange

The attacks have been anticipated for weeks, after top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders were targeted last month. Here's a look at what happened and how the U.S. could become further involved.

August 25, 2024 12:21pm EDT
Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say

Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say

An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.

August 10, 2024 9:36am EDT
Iran says Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran

Iran says Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday.

July 30, 2024 11:43pm EDT
'America and Israel must stand together': Netanyahu gives fiery speech to Congress

'America and Israel must stand together': Netanyahu gives fiery speech to Congress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the U.S. Congress on Wednesday for the fourth time, which is more than any other world leader.

July 24, 2024 4:01pm EDT
Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped by Hamas: 'We are overjoyed'

Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped by Hamas: 'We are overjoyed'

Three men and 1 woman were rescued in the largest such hostage recovery operation since the war with Hamas began in Gaza.

June 8, 2024 11:09am EDT
Israel calls Gaza cease-fire a ‘nonstarter,’ undermining Biden’s proposal

Israel calls Gaza cease-fire a ‘nonstarter,’ undermining Biden’s proposal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained the war would not end in Gaza until the destruction of Hamas’ military and governing capabilities was complete.

June 1, 2024 3:54pm EDT
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