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.

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

Joe Biden called a menorah from Kibbutz Kfar Aza “a symbol of the Jewish people that not only survive but heal, rebuild and continue to shine their light on the world.”

By Jackie Hajdenberg December 14, 2023 6:36 am

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

Inbal Baum, founder of food tour company Delicious Israel, made a lightning-quick business pivot to New York City-based experiences after the war between Israel and Hamas began.

December 13, 2023 6:41 pm

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

What, exactly, counts as a call for genocide? And how should students be punished if those rules are broken?

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

Ideas

100 years later, Ze’ev Jabotinsky’s hawkish Zionism sounds like a formula for peace

By Uri Dromi December 13, 2023 11:18 am

The debate over what should happen in Gaza after the war, explained

By Ron Kampeas December 13, 2023 9:59 am

Ideas

I know university presidents can respond better to odious speech — because I saw it happen at my school

By Ari Kohen December 12, 2023 4:20 pm

‘A flame of faith that endures’: Biden’s Hanukkah party centers on the Oct. 7 massacre

By Ron Kampeas December 12, 2023 9:16 am

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Israel Hamas War 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

100 years later, Ze’ev Jabotinsky’s hawkish Zionism sounds like a formula for peace

The debate over what should happen in Gaza after the war, explained

I know university presidents can respond better to odious speech — because I saw it happen at my school

‘A flame of faith that endures’: Biden’s Hanukkah party centers on the Oct. 7 massacre

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