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.

Rachel Goldberg doesn’t know if what she’s doing will bring her son Hersh home. But she won’t stop trying.

In trying to free her son Hersh Goldberg-Polin and other hostages, Goldberg has spoken to the pope, Elon Musk, Joe Biden and more.

By Deborah Danan December 15, 2023 4:20 pm

UK joins US in announcing travel ban on extremist Israeli settlers

“Extremist settlers, by targeting and killing Palestinian civilians, are undermining security and stability for both Israelis and Palestinians,” Cameron wrote on X.

December 15, 2023 4:01 pm

Israeli soldiers seen at a staging area near the Israeli-Gaza border, southern Israel, November 30, 2023. (Flash90)

Israeli forces mistakenly kill 3 hostages during fighting in Gaza, IDF says

Earlier Friday, the IDF said troops had recovered the bodies of three other hostages, including two soldiers and one civilian.

December 15, 2023 2:40 pm

7 men, some members of Hamas, are arrested as European police foil plots against Jews

By Gabe Friedman December 15, 2023 6:07 am

From Kibbutz Be’eri to the White House, menorahs retrieved from Oct. 7 wreckage light up for Hanukkah

By Jackie Hajdenberg December 14, 2023 6:36 am

A new walking tour of NYC Israeli restaurants becomes an exercise in togetherness

By Lisa Keys December 13, 2023 6:41 pm

Jewish groups confront new questions: What counts as calling for genocide? And how should it be punished?

By Andrew Lapin December 13, 2023 5:53 pm

Families of American hostages meet with Biden in person for the first time

By Ron Kampeas December 13, 2023 3:46 pm

Wounded Israeli soldiers were amonth the thousands who attended the funeral on Dec. 13 of Tomer Grinberg, an Israeli officer killed the previous day, Israel's bloodiest day since Oct. 7. (Eliyahu Freedman)

‘Nothing will separate between us’: After Israel’s bloodiest day since Oct. 7, thousands pay their respects to a fallen commander

By Eliyahu Freedman December 13, 2023 1:42 pm

A rising South African cricket star dedicated an award to Israel. Then he was investigated for hate speech.

By Jacob Gurvis December 13, 2023 12:08 pm

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