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.

10 Israelis, including teen with her dog, and 2 Thais freed from Gaza as ceasefire goes into overtime

The Biden administration hopes to extend the ceasefire as it seeks to expand humanitarian relief for Palestinians in Gaza.

By Ron Kampeas November 28, 2023 3:41 pm

Most child hostages are back in Israel. Kfir and Ariel Bibas, 10 months and 4 years old, are still in Gaza.

Hamas handed Kfir, Ariel and their parents to a different terrorist group, the IDF said Monday.

November 28, 2023 2:12 pm

Ideas

I believed diverse coalitions would benefit Jewish women. Now I fear we were all alone.

“I can’t continue to work with those who don’t see me in the same light, as someone deserving of love and respect,” writes the executive director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance.

November 27, 2023 6:11 pm

Multiple US synagogues hit with anti-Israel, antisemitic graffiti 7 weeks into Israel-Hamas war

By Jackie Hajdenberg November 27, 2023 5:42 pm

Posters of Israeli hostages in New York City's Union Square subway station, October 16, 2023. (Luke Tress)

2 women charged with hate crimes for allegedly assaulting passerby after tearing down hostage posters

By Luke Tress November 27, 2023 5:39 pm

As antisemitism spikes across Europe, more fingers are pointing at Russia

By David I. Klein November 27, 2023 5:02 pm

Hamas releases 11 more Israeli hostages, mostly children, as truce set to extend

By Ron Kampeas November 27, 2023 4:32 pm

Israel summons Spain and Belgium ambassadors after they denounce Israel before hostage release

By Gabe Friedman November 27, 2023 2:19 pm

Israel and Hamas extend truce for 2 days, paving way for release of 20 more hostages

By Ron Kampeas November 27, 2023 1:06 pm

17 additional hostages released by Hamas to Red Cross en route to Israel

By Ben Sales November 26, 2023 11:30 am

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