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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.”

US, British warships shoot down 15 attack drones over Red Sea

US, British warships shoot down 15 attack drones over Red Sea

The destroyer USS Carney "successfully engaged 14 unmanned aerial systems" launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the Pentagon said.

December 16, 2023 11:11am EST
Israeli strike on school in Gaza kills Al Jazeera cameraman, wounds another, network says

Israeli strike on school in Gaza kills Al Jazeera cameraman, wounds another, network says

An Israeli strike killed a Palestinian cameraman for the TV network Al Jazeera and wounded its chief Gaza correspondent as they reported at a school in the south of the besieged territory.

December 15, 2023 7:38pm EST
Israeli troops mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages in Gaza, IDF says

Israeli troops mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages in Gaza, IDF says

The Israeli military mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, the IDF says.

December 15, 2023 2:36pm EST
US vetoes UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

US vetoes UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

The U.S. was the only country to vote against calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. The United Kingdom abstained from the vote.

December 9, 2023 9:03am EST
Israel releases more prisoners after Hamas frees 16 hostages amid Gaza truce

Israel releases more prisoners after Hamas frees 16 hostages amid Gaza truce

Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Gaza.

November 29, 2023 9:58pm EST
Hamas frees 12 more hostages from Gaza as fragile truce with Israel holds

Hamas frees 12 more hostages from Gaza as fragile truce with Israel holds

Hamas has freed 12 hostages and Israel has released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza war.

November 28, 2023 10:27pm EST
Israel’s General Consul of Florida provides updates on the Israel-Hamas war

Israel’s General Consul of Florida provides updates on the Israel-Hamas war

Israel’s General Consul of Florida visited Tampa Bay on Monday to share an update on the Israel-Hamas war and speak with the Jewish community.

November 28, 2023 11:09am EST
Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce, continue releasing hostages and prisoners

Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce, continue releasing hostages and prisoners

Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday.

November 27, 2023 9:51pm EST
Hamas releases first American hostage on third day of cease-fire exchange

Hamas releases first American hostage on third day of cease-fire exchange

Abigail Edan, whose fourth birthday passed while she was in captivity, is among 14 Israelis and two other foreign nationals released by Hamas on Sunday.

November 26, 2023 12:02pm EST
Hostages released by Hamas have returned to Israel, military says

Hostages released by Hamas have returned to Israel, military says

Hamas had earlier delayed the release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners for several hours, saying Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal that had set the stage for such swaps.

November 25, 2023 6:32pm EST
On 1st day of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners

On 1st day of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners

The hostages freed Friday included 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines, according to Qatar. The agreement opened the way for sorely needed aid to flow into Gaza for beleaguered residents.

November 24, 2023 7:01pm EST
How does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas work and how long will it last?

How does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas work and how long will it last?

A cease-fire to facilitate the release of dozens of people taken hostage during Hamas’ raid on Israel is expected to bring the first respite to war-weary Palestinians in Gaza and a glimmer of hope to the families of the captives.

November 24, 2023 5:26pm EST
Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'

Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'

A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will began Friday morning, Qatar said, a day later than originally announced, as negotiators worked out final details of the deal.

November 23, 2023 5:39pm EST
Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won't take place before Friday

Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won't take place before Friday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s national security adviser says a planned hostage-for-prisoner swap with Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday.

November 22, 2023 5:09pm EST
Israeli cabinet greenlights cease-fire deal with Hamas, involving the release of hostages

Israeli cabinet greenlights cease-fire deal with Hamas, involving the release of hostages

Israel’s Cabinet has approved a cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war now in its seventh week.

November 21, 2023 10:04pm EST
Israel, Hamas cease-fire deal with hostage release is in final stages

Israel, Hamas cease-fire deal with hostage release is in final stages

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has said negotiations over a potential cease-fire and hostage release deal in its final stages, according to multiple reports.

November 21, 2023 9:57am EST
Advertisers leave Elon Musk's X over concerns about antisemitism

Advertisers leave Elon Musk's X over concerns about antisemitism

Billionaire owner Elon Musk inflamed tensions further with his own posts endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory.

November 18, 2023 12:34pm EST
Suspect arrested in Jewish man’s death at protests in Los Angeles suburb

Suspect arrested in Jewish man’s death at protests in Los Angeles suburb

Paul Kessler, a 69-year-old Jewish man, died in a Los Angeles suburb after a confrontation with a pro-Palestinian demonstrator.

November 16, 2023 11:50am EST
Bay Area residents head to Washington D.C. for Israel rally: ‘This is not a good situation’

Bay Area residents head to Washington D.C. for Israel rally: ‘This is not a good situation’

Nearly 200 Bay Area residents are expected to fly to Washington D.C. on Tuesday for a rally for Israel.

November 14, 2023 7:47am EST
Medics and patients, including babies, stranded as battles rage around Gaza hospitals

Medics and patients, including babies, stranded as battles rage around Gaza hospitals

Health officials say battles between Israel and Hamas around hospitals forced thousands of Palestinians to flee from some of the last perceived safe places in northern Gaza.

November 13, 2023 9:37pm EST
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