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.

Jewish security group warns Jews to stay away from pro-Palestinian rally on Shabbat calling to ‘Flood Brooklyn for Gaza’

Held by the activist group Within Our Lifetime, the Saturday rally comes after protests featuring rhetoric celebrating Hamas’ attack on Israel have unnerved some Jewish New Yorkers.

By Luke Tress October 27, 2023 4:53 pm

Teen Fellowship

Sad, scared, proud, alone: How US Jewish teens are feeling amid the Israel-Hamas war

Jewish teens from Oklahoma to Atlanta sound off on the war that has taken over their social media feeds.

October 27, 2023 4:02 pm

Israelis are going forward with their weddings despite war and loss in their own families

“We don’t believe that it’s good luck to push it off,” said one groom who got married at his army post on Monday.

October 27, 2023 2:39 pm

U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House, Oct. 19, 2023. (Jonathan Ernst - Pool/Getty Images)

Biden on 5th anniversary of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: Hamas invasion is ‘deepening the wound’ of antisemitism

By Ron Kampeas October 27, 2023 1:59 pm

Haredi Jews visit Israeli soldiers to show their support as they deploy at a position near the border with Gaza in southern Israel on October 11, 2023. (Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel’s war has spurred thousands of haredi Israelis to volunteer, cook — and serve in the army

By Eliyahu Freedman October 27, 2023 12:42 pm

An Israeli author was excited for his best friend’s wedding. After Oct. 7, it became a funeral.

By Gabe Friedman October 27, 2023 10:30 am

An empty shabbat table symbolizing the over 200 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, in Times Square, New York City, October 27, 2023. (Luke Tress)

Shabbat tables in Times Square set with 224 empty seats represent hostages held by Hamas

By Luke Tress October 27, 2023 9:15 am

The Sit-Down Ideas

The rabbi who survived the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting 5 years ago considers hope in a dark time for the world’s Jews

By Andrew Silow-Carroll October 27, 2023 7:59 am

More than 2,700 health workers signed a pro-ceasefire letter that excised a call to free Israeli hostages

By Andrew Lapin October 26, 2023 5:50 pm

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Israel Hamas War 2023

Jewish security group warns Jews to stay away from pro-Palestinian rally on Shabbat calling to ‘Flood Brooklyn for Gaza’

Sad, scared, proud, alone: How US Jewish teens are feeling amid the Israel-Hamas war

Israelis are going forward with their weddings despite war and loss in their own families

Biden on 5th anniversary of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: Hamas invasion is ‘deepening the wound’ of antisemitism

Israel’s war has spurred thousands of haredi Israelis to volunteer, cook — and serve in the army

An Israeli author was excited for his best friend’s wedding. After Oct. 7, it became a funeral.

Shabbat tables in Times Square set with 224 empty seats represent hostages held by Hamas

The rabbi who survived the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting 5 years ago considers hope in a dark time for the world’s Jews

Popular kids video game Roblox has become gathering space for pro-Palestinian protests

More than 2,700 health workers signed a pro-ceasefire letter that excised a call to free Israeli hostages

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