Israel

Israel evacuates Kiryat Shemona, town of 20,000 near Lebanon

Israel has for days been ready to launch an incursion into Gaza, and seeks to prevent the conflict from escalating on its other fronts.

In Tel Aviv and beyond, 200-seat empty Shabbat tables are set for Israeli hostages

Empty Shabbat tables have also gone up in the Jewish Quarter of Rome and on Australia’s Bondi Beach.

Alex Bregman, Ryan Braun and other Jewish MLB stars call on fans to support Israel

“For years, you have supported us on the field, but now it’s time to support all of us in standing up against antisemitism,” the players say in the clip.

U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House, Oct. 19, 2023. (Jonathan Ernst - Pool/Getty Images)

‘An inflection point in history’: Biden says assisting Israel and Ukraine is necessary to preserve democracy

Hamas killed her mother and niece. Her children are hostages in Gaza.

Variety’s star-studded Hollywood summit on antisemitism takes a turn amid war in Israel

Inside the volunteer effort to preserve the harrowing testimonies of Israel’s Oct. 7 survivors

Ian Kinsler wears Team Israel jersey to throw out first pitch at Texas Rangers playoff game

This Bedouin bus driver is credited with saving 30 people from Israel’s Nova party massacre

Hundreds arrested at Jewish US Capitol rally calling for Gaza ceasefire

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