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.

US officials deny pressing Israel for a war ‘deadline,’ but differences between the two are emerging

Antony Blinken decried a “gap” between what Israeli officials told him they would do, and what they are doing.

By Ron Kampeas December 8, 2023 3:54 pm

Pita Grill, on Manhattan's Upper East Side, was attacked in late November. Police do not believe it was a hate crime. (Twitter/X)

Hate or just a crime? Either way, Jewish restaurants are finding support after vandalism

A series of kosher restaurants nationwide have seen outpourings of public support in the wake of vandalism or break-ins since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

December 8, 2023 3:01 pm

Left-wing activists rally in support of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on the first night of Hannukah in Columbus Circle, New York City, Dec. 7, 2023. (Luke Tress)

Left-wing Jews usher in Hanukkah in NY with rally demanding a ceasefire and mourning Gaza casualties

The event at Columbus Circle also took place exactly two months after Hamas began the war with an invasion of Israel that killed 1,200, largely civilians, and took more than 240 hostages.

December 8, 2023 10:12 am

More than 500 staffers of Jewish groups, most of them progressive, appeal to Biden to press for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

By Ron Kampeas December 7, 2023 5:30 pm

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

Former IDF chief’s son killed in Gaza fighting as Israel presses forward with costly counteroffensive

By Luke Tress December 7, 2023 4:09 pm

Israeli reserve soldiers take part in a war drill in the Golan Heights near Israel's border with Lebanon on December 7, 2023. (Ayal Margolin/Flash90)

As it fights in Gaza, Israel is girding itself for another potential war in Lebanon

By Eliyahu Freedman December 7, 2023 2:40 pm

Indian Bnei Menashe Jews miraculously survived Oct. 7. Now they’re fighting wars in Israel and India.

By Jordyn Haime December 7, 2023 1:32 pm

GOP candidates spar in debate over whether to send US troops to Gaza

By Ron Kampeas December 7, 2023 9:13 am

Pro-Palestinian protesters near Bryant Park in New York City, November 9, 2023. (Luke Tress)

Young voters, Democrats in New York City disapprove of Israel’s war effort in Gaza, poll finds

By Luke Tress December 6, 2023 8:52 pm

Westchester County Executive George Latimer in a campaign video announcing a Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Jamaal Bowman. (Screenshot/Twitter)

Jamaal Bowman faces primary challenge after drawing fire from Jewish constituents over Israel criticism

By Luke Tress December 6, 2023 4:02 pm

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Israel Hamas War 2023

US officials deny pressing Israel for a war ‘deadline,’ but differences between the two are emerging

Hate or just a crime? Either way, Jewish restaurants are finding support after vandalism

Left-wing Jews usher in Hanukkah in NY with rally demanding a ceasefire and mourning Gaza casualties

More than 500 staffers of Jewish groups, most of them progressive, appeal to Biden to press for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

Former IDF chief’s son killed in Gaza fighting as Israel presses forward with costly counteroffensive

As it fights in Gaza, Israel is girding itself for another potential war in Lebanon

Indian Bnei Menashe Jews miraculously survived Oct. 7. Now they’re fighting wars in Israel and India.

GOP candidates spar in debate over whether to send US troops to Gaza

Young voters, Democrats in New York City disapprove of Israel’s war effort in Gaza, poll finds

Jamaal Bowman faces primary challenge after drawing fire from Jewish constituents over Israel criticism

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