Israel Hamas War 2023

On Oct. 7, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel that killed over 1,200 Israelis. Follow this page for all of our coverage.

Pro-Palestinian protesters near Columbia University in Manhattan, February 2, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Police detain 20 demonstrators as anti-Zionist Jewish group protests AIPAC, pro-Israel lawmakers

Protesters led by Jewish Voice for Peace blocked the offices of Chuck Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand, and accused AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobby, of “funding genocide.”

By Luke Tress February 23, 2024 3:09 pm

Posters advertise Broadway musicals outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre near Times Square in New York on September 14, 2021. (Photo by ED JONES/AFP via Getty Images)

Theater charity Broadway Cares funds Gaza aid. After fielding complaints, it will support relief for Israelis, too.

The nonprofit, which is best known for supporting people with HIV/AIDS, says it will increase transparency after backlash over donations to Gaza medical groups.

February 20, 2024 5:56 pm

Joe Biden is pressing Congress to send $14B to Israel. What is the emergency aid for?

Unlike Ukraine, which has made its need for U.S. funding clear, Israeli leaders have not publicly clamored for the aid.

February 20, 2024 10:00 am

The Sit-Down Ideas

Why one Israeli security veteran hasn’t given up on a two-state solution

By Andrew Silow-Carroll February 18, 2024 6:45 am

Congressional committee issues subpoenas to Harvard, stepping up investigation into campus antisemitism

By Luke Tress February 16, 2024 2:38 pm

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths speaks during a press conference on the situation in Gaza, at UN Building in Geneva, on November 15, 2023. (Jean-Guy Python/AFP via Getty Images)

A top UN official says Hamas is ‘not a terrorist organization,’ sparking furious backlash from Israel

By Luke Tress February 15, 2024 4:16 pm

Republican opposition to Israel aid is the latest headache for the pro-Israel community

By Ron Kampeas February 14, 2024 10:00 am

Senate overwhelmingly approves Israel-Ukraine aid, with future uncertain in the House

By Ron Kampeas February 13, 2024 9:10 am

Steve, a reservist who served in Gaza, said when he came home, "you feel that you should be somewhere else." (Courtesy of Steve)

Uncertainty and trauma accompany Israeli reservists as they head home — for now — from months at war

By Eliyahu Freedman February 12, 2024 5:51 pm

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at a rally in Times Square, Oct. 13, 2023. (Luke Tress)

Instagram removes accounts for leading NYC pro-Palestinian activist group Within Our Lifetime

By Luke Tress February 12, 2024 3:48 pm

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Israel Hamas War 2023

Police detain 20 demonstrators as anti-Zionist Jewish group protests AIPAC, pro-Israel lawmakers

Theater charity Broadway Cares funds Gaza aid. After fielding complaints, it will support relief for Israelis, too.

Joe Biden is pressing Congress to send $14B to Israel. What is the emergency aid for?

Why one Israeli security veteran hasn’t given up on a two-state solution

Congressional committee issues subpoenas to Harvard, stepping up investigation into campus antisemitism

A top UN official says Hamas is ‘not a terrorist organization,’ sparking furious backlash from Israel

Republican opposition to Israel aid is the latest headache for the pro-Israel community

Senate overwhelmingly approves Israel-Ukraine aid, with future uncertain in the House

Uncertainty and trauma accompany Israeli reservists as they head home — for now — from months at war

Instagram removes accounts for leading NYC pro-Palestinian activist group Within Our Lifetime

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