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.

Israeli legal counsellor Tal Becker, barrister Malcolm Shaw, and Gilad Noam wait for hearings at the International Court of Justice at the Hague, Netherlands on Jan. 12, 2024. (Michel Porro/Getty Images)

Citing the Holocaust, Israel offers rebuttal to South Africa’s genocide charges at the International Court of Justice

Israel’s lawyers said the proceedings at the International Court of Justice cheapened the term “genocide.”

By Ron Kampeas January 12, 2024 2:58 pm

Demonstrators rally in support of Hamas hostages near the U.N., Jan. 12, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Released hostage and families of those still captive join thousands at rally marking 100 days since Oct. 7

“Life as a hostage in Gaza is not life, it is hell,” Hila Rotem Shoshani, 13, said in her speech, the first delivered by a former Israeli captive in the U.S.

January 12, 2024 2:23 pm

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Jewish liturgy includes a curse against our enemies. We can be OK with that.

Praying that an enemy be stopped is not the same as calling for its destruction, writes the the CEO of the Hadar Institute.

January 12, 2024 11:00 am

US, British jets hit Houthi targets, drawing them toward a combat role in Israel’s war

By Ron Kampeas January 12, 2024 9:42 am

South Africa lays out its case as Israel is put on trial for genocide at the International Court of Justice

By Ron Kampeas January 11, 2024 5:25 pm

Protest leader Shany Granot-Lubaton heads a crowd outside the home of U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, January 5, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Israelis who protest weekly outside UN chief Antonio Guterres’ home say they’re warming up to him

By Luke Tress January 11, 2024 4:33 pm

On eve of ICJ genocide hearing, Netanyahu says Israel has ‘no intention’ of displacing Palestinians in Gaza

By Ron Kampeas January 11, 2024 9:04 am

Americans for Peace Now becomes first US Zionist group to call for an end to the Gaza war

By Ron Kampeas January 8, 2024 6:00 pm

A messy morning commute in NYC as pro-Palestinian protests shut down East River bridges and Holland Tunnel

By Julia Gergely January 8, 2024 5:10 pm

How the watermelon wound up as a symbol of Palestinian nationalism

By Ron Kampeas January 5, 2024 4:13 pm

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Israel Hamas War 2023

Citing the Holocaust, Israel offers rebuttal to South Africa’s genocide charges at the International Court of Justice

Released hostage and families of those still captive join thousands at rally marking 100 days since Oct. 7

Jewish liturgy includes a curse against our enemies. We can be OK with that.

US, British jets hit Houthi targets, drawing them toward a combat role in Israel’s war

South Africa lays out its case as Israel is put on trial for genocide at the International Court of Justice

Israelis who protest weekly outside UN chief Antonio Guterres’ home say they’re warming up to him

On eve of ICJ genocide hearing, Netanyahu says Israel has ‘no intention’ of displacing Palestinians in Gaza

Americans for Peace Now becomes first US Zionist group to call for an end to the Gaza war

A messy morning commute in NYC as pro-Palestinian protests shut down East River bridges and Holland Tunnel

How the watermelon wound up as a symbol of Palestinian nationalism

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