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.

Israelis and supporters rally in support of Hamas hostages outside the United Nations, October 24, 2023. (Luke Tress)

It’s official: Israel approves deal with Hamas to free at least 50 hostages in exchange for pause in fighting

The deal is a milestone in the global campaign for the release of the 240 hostages taken captive by the terror group on Oct. 7.

By Ben Sales and Philissa Cramer November 21, 2023 8:16 pm

For US officials, Israeli hostage deal brings joy — and hard questions about how much more war to support

As Israel pauses its war with Hamas to allow for the release of hostages, it will face questions about how, and whether, it restarts its war to defeat the terror group behind the abductions.

November 21, 2023 6:58 pm

What we know — and don’t yet — about the hostage deal to release Israelis held by Hamas

Children, mothers and the elderly are expected to go free in exchange for a pause in fighting.

November 21, 2023 2:02 pm

After uproar, NY State Sen. Julia Salazar fires staffer who endorsed Hamas attack

By Luke Tress November 21, 2023 1:45 pm

An NYPD officer stands guard outside Temple Emanu-El in New York City prior to Rosh Hashana services roughly a year after the 9/11 attacks. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Majority of New Yorkers says antisemitism, Islamophobia have increased since Oct. 7

By Luke Tress November 20, 2023 9:42 pm

HIAS and other groups ask Biden administration to extend protected status to Israelis in US

By Ron Kampeas November 20, 2023 8:37 pm

NY State Sen. Julia Salazar distances herself from staffers’ endorsement of Hamas attack

By Luke Tress November 20, 2023 3:41 pm

30K Israelis join families of hostages in Jerusalem rally as reports swirl about a release deal

By Philissa Cramer November 19, 2023 3:06 am

2 more Jewish Democrats, Jamie Raskin and Sara Jacobs, join growing calls for a ‘bilateral’ ceasefire

By Ron Kampeas November 18, 2023 11:44 pm

‘Unacceptable’ and a ‘moral failure’: In a shift, Jewish lawmakers Ossoff, Balint and Phillips ramp up criticism on Israel’s conduct

By Ron Kampeas November 17, 2023 4:15 pm

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Israel Hamas War 2023

It’s official: Israel approves deal with Hamas to free at least 50 hostages in exchange for pause in fighting

For US officials, Israeli hostage deal brings joy — and hard questions about how much more war to support

What we know — and don’t yet — about the hostage deal to release Israelis held by Hamas

After uproar, NY State Sen. Julia Salazar fires staffer who endorsed Hamas attack

Majority of New Yorkers says antisemitism, Islamophobia have increased since Oct. 7

HIAS and other groups ask Biden administration to extend protected status to Israelis in US

NY State Sen. Julia Salazar distances herself from staffers’ endorsement of Hamas attack

30K Israelis join families of hostages in Jerusalem rally as reports swirl about a release deal

2 more Jewish Democrats, Jamie Raskin and Sara Jacobs, join growing calls for a ‘bilateral’ ceasefire

‘Unacceptable’ and a ‘moral failure’: In a shift, Jewish lawmakers Ossoff, Balint and Phillips ramp up criticism on Israel’s conduct

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