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An Israeli airstrike kills 20 people in northern Gaza, Palestinian officials say
Read full article: An Israeli airstrike kills 20 people in northern Gaza, Palestinian officials sayPalestinian officials say an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has killed at least 20 people, mostly women and children.
Takeaways from AP's report on three hospitals in northern Gaza raided by Israeli troops
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on three hospitals in northern Gaza raided by Israeli troopsOne of the most startling aspects of Israelโs campaign against Hamas in Gaza has been the destruction wreaked on the territoryโs health sector.
Israel investigates leaks that appear to have bolstered Netanyahu as Gaza truce talks stalled
Read full article: Israel investigates leaks that appear to have bolstered Netanyahu as Gaza truce talks stalledAn Israeli court has loosened a gag order on a case investigating leaks of classified information allegedly involving one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuโs media advisers.
Israel pummels Lebanon and Gaza, killing dozens in fresh waves of airstrikes
Read full article: Israel pummels Lebanon and Gaza, killing dozens in fresh waves of airstrikesLebanese health authorities say that Israel has launched dozens of intense airstrikes across Lebanonโs northeastern farming villages, killing at least 52 people and wounding 72 others.
Israel fights a seemingly endless war in Gaza's most devastated region
Read full article: Israel fights a seemingly endless war in Gaza's most devastated regionMore than a year into a war that has ricocheted across the Middle East, Israeli troops are still battling Hamas in the most heavily destroyed and isolated part of the Gaza Strip.
Israel must step in if it bans the UN agency that is a lifeline for Gaza, UN says
Read full article: Israel must step in if it bans the UN agency that is a lifeline for Gaza, UN saysThe United Nations says that if Israel puts in place new laws cutting ties with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, the Israeli government will have to meet their needs under international law.
US presses ahead with modest Mideast plans despite election uncertainty
Read full article: US presses ahead with modest Mideast plans despite election uncertaintyWith the U.S. presidential election just a week away, the Biden administration is not giving up hope for short-term deals for cease-fires between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Israel approves two bills that could halt UNRWA's aid delivery to Gaza. What does that mean?
Read full article: Israel approves two bills that could halt UNRWA's aid delivery to Gaza. What does that mean?Israel's parliament has passed bills banning the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees from operating in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Israel passes laws to restrict the work of a UN agency that is a lifeline for Gaza
Read full article: Israel passes laws to restrict the work of a UN agency that is a lifeline for GazaIsraelโs parliament has passed two laws that severely restrict the U.N. agency responsible for distributing aid in Gaza.
Key mediator Egypt proposes a 2-day Gaza cease-fire and the release of 4 hostages
Read full article: Key mediator Egypt proposes a 2-day Gaza cease-fire and the release of 4 hostagesEgyptโs president says his country has proposed a two-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas during which four hostages held in Gaza would be freed.
Here's a look at what came out of Blinken's 11th trip to the Middle East
Read full article: Here's a look at what came out of Blinken's 11th trip to the Middle EastSecretary of State Antony Blinkenโs weeklong trip to the Middle East ended as expected without a cease-fire breakthrough for Gaza, but talks are being revived.
One of 3 judges weighing request for ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and others is replaced
Read full article: One of 3 judges weighing request for ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and others is replacedThe presiding judge of an International Criminal Court panel considering a request to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defense minister and senior Hamas leaders has been replaced on medical grounds.
The UK denies a visa to Mandela's grandson over his support for Hamas
Read full article: The UK denies a visa to Mandela's grandson over his support for HamasThe grandson of South Africaโs first Black president, Nelson Mandela, says the U.K. government denied him an entry visa because of his support for Hamas.
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter kills 17 as Blinken says cease-fire talks will resume
Read full article: Israeli strike on Gaza shelter kills 17 as Blinken says cease-fire talks will resumePalestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a school where displaced people were sheltering in the central Gaza Strip has killed at least 17 people.
Middle East latest: Blinken in Doha to discuss Gaza cease-fire with Qatari officials
Read full article: Middle East latest: Blinken in Doha to discuss Gaza cease-fire with Qatari officialsU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Doha to meet with Qatari officials who have been key mediators for Hamas, as the U.S. struggles to break the logjam of cease-fire negotiations between Israel and the militant group.
Israel accuses 6 Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza of being Palestinian militants
Read full article: Israel accuses 6 Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza of being Palestinian militantsThe Israeli army has accused six Al Jazeera journalists covering the war in Gaza of also being current or former paid fighters for Palestinian militant groups.
Fallout from 2023 Hamas attack lingers as Jews worldwide observe a holiday meant for joy
Read full article: Fallout from 2023 Hamas attack lingers as Jews worldwide observe a holiday meant for joyCustomarily, Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous days of the Jewish calendar, highlighted by exuberant dancing around a Torah.
Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussed
Read full article: Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussedSecretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel needs to pursue an โenduring strategic successโ in Gaza after its tactical victories against Hamas.
It could take 350 years for Gaza to rebuild if it remains under a blockade, UN report says
Read full article: It could take 350 years for Gaza to rebuild if it remains under a blockade, UN report saysUnited Nations agencies have long warned that it could take decades to rebuild Gaza after Israelโs offensive against Hamas.
Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to become the group's next leader
Read full article: Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to become the group's next leaderThe Israeli military says one of its airstrikes in early October killed a top Hezbollah official who had been widely expected to become the groupโs next leader.
Mideast conflict looms over US presidential race as Harris and Trump jostle for an edge
Read full article: Mideast conflict looms over US presidential race as Harris and Trump jostle for an edgeThe crisis in the Middle East is looming over the race for the White House as the campaign enters its final weeks.
Israel says more strikes are coming against a Hezbollah-run financial institution
Read full article: Israel says more strikes are coming against a Hezbollah-run financial institutionIsrael says it is planning to carry out more strikes in Lebanon against a Hezbollah-run financial institution that it targeted the night before.
Some Jewish voters in presidential swing states reconsider their longtime devotion to Democrats
Read full article: Some Jewish voters in presidential swing states reconsider their longtime devotion to DemocratsPennsylvania has the biggest Jewish population of any swing state, and any shift could have enormous implications in a state decided by narrow margins the past two presidential elections.
A drone targets the Israeli prime minister's house during new barrages with Hezbollah
Read full article: A drone targets the Israeli prime minister's house during new barrages with HezbollahIsraelโs government says a drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuโs house on Saturday, with no casualties.
What's next for Hamas after its leader Yahya Sinwar's death?
Read full article: What's next for Hamas after its leader Yahya Sinwar's death?The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli forces in Gaza this week leaves the militant group considering new leadership for the second time in less than three months.
After Sinwar's death, hostage families see a 'window of opportunity' to bring their loved ones home
Read full article: After Sinwar's death, hostage families see a 'window of opportunity' to bring their loved ones homeThe families of hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza say time is of the essence to rescue their loved ones following the killing of Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas, by Israeli troops in Gaza.
What to know about Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was killed in Gaza
Read full article: What to know about Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was killed in GazaThe Hamas leader who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, was the mastermind behind the Oct. 7 attack on Israel that sparked the war.
Israel and Hamas signal resistance to ending Gaza war after Sinwar's death
Read full article: Israel and Hamas signal resistance to ending Gaza war after Sinwar's deathHamas has confirmed that its leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza and reiterated its stance that hostages the militant group took from Israel a year ago will not be released until there is a cease-fire in Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Middle East latest: Hezbollah says its war with Israel is entering a new phase
Read full article: Middle East latest: Hezbollah says its war with Israel is entering a new phaseLebanonโs Hezbollah militant group says it is entering a new phase in its fight against invading Israeli forces, as the region reckons with the killing of top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in a battle with Israeli forces in Gaza.
Sinwar's killing opens up opportunity and much uncertainty for the war in Gaza
Read full article: Sinwar's killing opens up opportunity and much uncertainty for the war in GazaIsraelโs killing of Yahya Sinwar, Hamasโ top leader and the mastermind of the groupโs Oct. 7 2023, attack, is a dramatic turning point in the brutal yearlong war that it touched off.
Following death of Hamas leader, Harris says it's 'time for the day after to begin' in Gaza
Read full article: Following death of Hamas leader, Harris says it's 'time for the day after to begin' in GazaDemocratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris says the death of Hamasโ top leader, Yahya Sinwar, โgives us an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza.โ.
Biden says Sinwar's death is an 'opportunity' for a hostage deal and an end to war in Gaza
Read full article: Biden says Sinwar's death is an 'opportunity' for a hostage deal and an end to war in GazaPresident Joe Biden says the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli troops is a โgood day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world."
US long-range B-2 stealth bombers target underground bunkers of Yemen's Houthi rebels
Read full article: US long-range B-2 stealth bombers target underground bunkers of Yemen's Houthi rebelsU.S. long-range B-2 stealth bombers launched airstrikes targeting underground bunkers used by Yemenโs Houthi rebels.
UN says Yemen risks being dragged into Mideast conflict that could spiral out of control
Read full article: UN says Yemen risks being dragged into Mideast conflict that could spiral out of controlYemen risks being dragged further into the military escalation in the Middle East and could spiral out of control, the U.N. special envoy for the Arab worldโs poorest nation says.
US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
Read full article: US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons fundingThe Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding.
Hezbollah vows to expand attacks in Israel after deadly strike in Lebanon's Christian heartland
Read full article: Hezbollah vows to expand attacks in Israel after deadly strike in Lebanon's Christian heartlandHezbollah's acting leader says the militant group will aim rockets into more areas of Israel.
Netanyahu mulls plan to empty northern Gaza of civilians and cut off aid to those left inside
Read full article: Netanyahu mulls plan to empty northern Gaza of civilians and cut off aid to those left insideIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is examining a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an attempt to starve out Hamas militants.
Israel says 4 soldiers killed by Hezbollah drone attack while Israeli strike in Gaza leaves 20 dead
Read full article: Israel says 4 soldiers killed by Hezbollah drone attack while Israeli strike in Gaza leaves 20 deadIsraelโs military says four soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone attack on an army base Sunday evening.
Brown rejects calls to divest from companies in connection with pro-Palestinian protests on campus
Read full article: Brown rejects calls to divest from companies in connection with pro-Palestinian protests on campusBrown University has rejected a proposal to divest from 10 companies that protesters say were facilitating the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory.
Woodward book reveals Trump's calls with Putin and Biden's private remarks on Obama and Netanyahu
Read full article: Woodward book reveals Trump's calls with Putin and Biden's private remarks on Obama and NetanyahuBob Woodward writes in his new book โWarโ that Donald Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and that he secretly sent the Russian president COVID-19 test machines in 2020.
Middle East latest: Netanyahu says Israel has killed the successor to the head of Hezbollah
Read full article: Middle East latest: Netanyahu says Israel has killed the successor to the head of HezbollahPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has killed the successor to the head of Hezbollah while the militant groupโs acting leader promised more fighting in southern Lebanon.
Harris and Trump mark somber anniversary of Hamasโ Oct. 7 attack on Israel
Read full article: Harris and Trump mark somber anniversary of Hamasโ Oct. 7 attack on IsraelFormer President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have marked the first anniversary of the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust.
Vigils, protests around the world commemorate the anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel
Read full article: Vigils, protests around the world commemorate the anniversary of Hamas attack on IsraelCommemorations and protests are being held across the world to mark a year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Middle East latest: Palestinian militants in Gaza fire rockets into Israel as it marks Oct. 7
Read full article: Middle East latest: Palestinian militants in Gaza fire rockets into Israel as it marks Oct. 7Palestinian militants in Gaza fired a barrage of rockets into Israel on Monday as mourners marked the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack, without disrupting a nearby ceremony.
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversaryCrowds are taking part in pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protests and memorial events across the world on the eve of the first anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel.
Born on Oct. 7, Ali's first year has played out against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: Born on Oct. 7, Ali's first year has played out against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas warAli Al-Taweel was born on Oct. 7, 2023, as Israeli warplanes started to pound the Gaza Strip after Hamasโ surprise cross-border attack on southern Israel.
Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies around the globe as Oct. 7 anniversary nears
Read full article: Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies around the globe as Oct. 7 anniversary nearsPolice used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent demonstrators in Rome as tens of thousands pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets in European cities and around the globe, calling for a cease-fire as the first anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel approached.
Israel expands its bombardment in Lebanon as thousands flee widening war
Read full article: Israel expands its bombardment in Lebanon as thousands flee widening warPowerful new explosions have rocked Beirutโs southern suburbs around midnight as Israel expands its bombardment of the Hezbollah and Hamas militant groups in Lebanon.
Relatives say a whole family was killed in Israel's deadliest West Bank strike since Oct. 7
Read full article: Relatives say a whole family was killed in Israel's deadliest West Bank strike since Oct. 7Relatives say an Israeli airstrike on a West Bank cafe that the military said targeted Palestinian militants also killed a family of four, including two young children.
In time for Oct. 7 anniversary, a new film documents Hamas' attack on Israel music festival
Read full article: In time for Oct. 7 anniversary, a new film documents Hamas' attack on Israel music festivalA new documentary captures the horror of the Hamas attack on a music festival in Israel, in time for the first anniversary of the event.
Republicans are more likely than Democrats to see Israel as a US ally: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Republicans are more likely than Democrats to see Israel as a US ally: AP-NORC pollA new Pearson Institute/AP-NORC survey finds Republicans are more likely to see Israel as an ally that shares the U.S.'s interests and values, while Democrats are more likely to see Israel as a partner that doesnโt share U.S. interests and values.
Netanyahu, at UN, vows that Israel will keep 'degrading Hezbollah' until its objectives are met
Read full article: Netanyahu, at UN, vows that Israel will keep 'degrading Hezbollah' until its objectives are metIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled to the world from the United Nations that the multiple conflicts in the Middle East were far from resolved.
As Israel's fight with Hezbollah heats up, people of Gaza fear being forgotten
Read full article: As Israel's fight with Hezbollah heats up, people of Gaza fear being forgottenAs fighting between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, Palestinians in Gaza are fearful their plight is being overlooked by the international community.
Israeli strikes kill 492 in Lebanon's deadliest day of conflict since 2006
Read full article: Israeli strikes kill 492 in Lebanon's deadliest day of conflict since 2006Lebanon's health ministry says Israeli strikes on Monday killed more than 490 Lebanese, including more than 90 women and children, in the deadliest barrage since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war as the Israeli military warned residents in southern and eastern Lebanon to evacuate ahead of a widening air campaign against Hezbollah.
Leaders of Democratic protest of Israel-Hamas war won't endorse Harris but warn against Trump
Read full article: Leaders of Democratic protest of Israel-Hamas war won't endorse Harris but warn against TrumpLeaders of an โUncommittedโ movement, who helped garner hundreds of thousands of votes in Democratic primaries across the nation in protest of the Israel-Hamas war, won't endorse Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid.
Bernie Sanders preparing resolutions to block $20B in US arms sales to Israel
Read full article: Bernie Sanders preparing resolutions to block $20B in US arms sales to IsraelU.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is preparing a series of Senate resolutions that would stop more than $20 billion in U.S. arms sales to Israel.
Blinken says surprise escalations threaten to derail talks for a cease-fire in Gaza
Read full article: Blinken says surprise escalations threaten to derail talks for a cease-fire in GazaU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed frustration at surprise escalations that threaten to derail efforts to broker a cease-fire deal in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas war latest: 20 killed, 450 wounded in second day of explosions in Lebanon
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war latest: 20 killed, 450 wounded in second day of explosions in LebanonLebanonโs health ministry says at least 20 people were killed and 450 others wounded by exploding electronic devices in multiple regions of the country.
UN General Assembly widely supports a Palestinian resolution demanding Israel end its occupation
Read full article: UN General Assembly widely supports a Palestinian resolution demanding Israel end its occupationThe U.N. General Assembly strongly supported a nonbinding Palestinian resolution Wednesday demanding that Israel end its โunlawful presenceโ in Gaza and the occupied West Bank within a year.
US military acknowledges Yemen's Houthi rebels shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper drones
Read full article: US military acknowledges Yemen's Houthi rebels shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper dronesYemenโs Houthi rebels have shot down two American MQ-9 Reaper drones in under a week, further highlighting the regional spread of the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel has a long history of pulling off complex attacks like the exploding pagers
Read full article: Israel has a long history of pulling off complex attacks like the exploding pagersThousands of pagers used members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded near simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people and wounding several thousand, officials said.
Israel-Hamas war latest: Pagers explode across Lebanon and parts of Syria
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war latest: Pagers explode across Lebanon and parts of SyriaHundreds of handheld pagers have exploded almost simultaneously across Lebanon and in parts of Syria, killing at least nine people, government and Hezbollah officials say.
Israel says halting Hezbollah attacks is now a war goal as officials warn of a wider operation
Read full article: Israel says halting Hezbollah attacks is now a war goal as officials warn of a wider operationIsrael says that halting Hezbollahโs attacks in the country's north to allow its residents to return to their homes there is now an official war goal as it considers a wider military operation in Lebanon.
Blinken is heading back to the Middle East, this time without fanfare or a visit to Israel
Read full article: Blinken is heading back to the Middle East, this time without fanfare or a visit to IsraelSecretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Egypt this week on his 10th trip to the Middle East since the war in Gaza began nearly a year ago.
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli airstrikes kill 16 in Gaza, including 4 children, Palestinians say
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli airstrikes kill 16 in Gaza, including 4 children, Palestinians sayPalestinian officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed 16 people in the Gaza Strip, including five women and four children.
Israel-Hamas war latest: Oct. 7 mastermind thanks Hezbollah leader for his help attacking Israel
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war latest: Oct. 7 mastermind thanks Hezbollah leader for his help attacking IsraelHamas leader Yahya Sinwar has thanked Lebanonโs Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah for his support in the ongoing war with Israel.
US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concerns
Read full article: US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concernsThe Biden administration is sending Egypt its full $1.3 billion allocation of military aid.
Israeli airstrikes hit UN school and homes in Gaza and kill at least 34 people, hospitals say
Read full article: Israeli airstrikes hit UN school and homes in Gaza and kill at least 34 people, hospitals sayHospital officials say Israeli airstrikes across Gaza have killed at least 34 people, including 19 women and children.
Israel releases video of a Gaza tunnel where it says Hamas militants killed 6 hostages
Read full article: Israel releases video of a Gaza tunnel where it says Hamas militants killed 6 hostagesThe Israeli military has released video footage of a Gaza tunnel where it says six hostages were recently killed by Hamas.
Israeli defense chief says a temporary truce with Hamas is possible. Ending the war is another story
Read full article: Israeli defense chief says a temporary truce with Hamas is possible. Ending the war is another storyIsraelโs defense minister says the window is closing on an opportunity to reach a temporary cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group.
The UN chief calls the death and destruction in Gaza the worst he's seen
Read full article: The UN chief calls the death and destruction in Gaza the worst he's seenThe U.N. chief says the United Nations has offered to monitor any cease-fire in Gaza and is demanding an end to the worst death and destruction he has seen in his more than seven-year tenure.
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel orders more evacuations in Gaza after militants fire rockets
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel orders more evacuations in Gaza after militants fire rocketsThe Israeli military has ordered another evacuation of some residential areas in northwest Gaza where it says Palestinian militants fired rockets on the nearby Israeli town of Ashkelon.
Israelis surge into the streets again in protest as the toll in Gaza grows
Read full article: Israelis surge into the streets again in protest as the toll in Gaza growsHuge numbers of Israelis have again turned out to protest the government's failure to secure the return of remaining hostages in Gaza.
UN investigator accuses Israel of a 'starvation campaign' in Gaza that Netanyahu denies
Read full article: UN investigator accuses Israel of a 'starvation campaign' in Gaza that Netanyahu deniesThe U.N. independent investigator on the right to food accused Israel of carrying out a โstarvation campaignโ against Palestinians in Gaza.
Walz says Gaza demonstrators are protesting for 'all the right reasons' while condemning Hamas
Read full article: Walz says Gaza demonstrators are protesting for 'all the right reasons' while condemning HamasVice presidential candidate Tim Walz said Thursday that those protesting American support for Israelโs war against Hamas in Gaza are doing so for โall the right reasons,โ as the Democratic ticket looks to balance its support for Israel with the humanitarian plight of civilians in the war-torn enclave.
Israeli forces appear to withdraw from Jenin. But the operation may not be over
Read full article: Israeli forces appear to withdraw from Jenin. But the operation may not be overIsraeli forces appear to have withdrawn from three refugee camps in the occupied West Bank, after a more than weeklong military operation that has left dozens dead and a trail of destruction.
Netanyahu gives a starkly different take on Biden administration's hopes for a Gaza deal
Read full article: Netanyahu gives a starkly different take on Biden administration's hopes for a Gaza dealThe Biden administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are sharply at odds over prospects of reaching a deal for a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release.