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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
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
Tampa mother calls for US government to help her children get home from Gaza

Tampa mother calls for US government to help her children get home from Gaza

A Tampa mother of five is calling on the government to help her children get out of the Gaza Strip.

October 19, 2023 5:07pm 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
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
Social media helping spread misinformation about Israel-Hamas war

Social media helping spread misinformation about Israel-Hamas war

As the Israel-Hamas war develops, people around the world are watching through social media.

October 19, 2023 10:20am 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
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
Governor DeSantis says Florida will not accept Palestinian refugees

Governor DeSantis says Florida will not accept Palestinian refugees

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing backlash from within his own party, after saying he would not allow Florida to accept Palestinian refugees trapped in Gaza.

October 18, 2023 9:45am EDT
Florida universities ordered to enforce anti-harassment law amid dueling Mideast demonstration

Florida universities ordered to enforce anti-harassment law amid dueling Mideast demonstration

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' office says it has dispatched memos to universities and law enforcement across the state directing them to take a more active approach to reports of on-campus antisemitism.

October 18, 2023 9:00am 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
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
'The people of Israel live': Hundreds rally in solidarity with Israel at Curtis Hixon Park

'The people of Israel live': Hundreds rally in solidarity with Israel at Curtis Hixon Park

Hundreds of people around the Tampa Bay area came together Monday night to show their support for loved ones in Israel.

October 16, 2023 10:53pm EDT
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