Israel-Hamas war

Half of U.S. adults say Israel has gone too far in war in Gaza, AP-NORC poll says

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Linley Sanders, Associated Press

The poll by The Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found growing disapproval among Republicans and political independents for Israel's conduct of its military offensive in Gaza.

Hamas rules out key provisions to Gaza cease-fire proposal, but remains committed to see an end to fighting

By Bassem Mroue, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Hamas officials say the group is studying a proposed cease-fire deal that would include prolonged pauses in fighting in Gaza and swaps of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, but at the same time appeared to rule out some of its…

Top UK diplomat says Britain could recognize a Palestinian state before a peace deal with Israel

By Fay Abuelgasim, Associated Press

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said that U.K. recognition of an independent state of Palestine, including in the United Nations, "can't come at the start of the process, but it doesn't have to be the very end of the process."…

Federal judge dismisses case that aimed to force Biden to intervene in bombing of Gaza

By Associated Press

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White said he didn’t have jurisdiction over the matter, but he still offered harsh criticism of the administration and said Israel’s actions may amount to genocide.

Israel and Lebanon are prepping for war, but neither wants the conflict many fear is inevitable

By Abby Sewell, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

Israel and Hezbollah each have lessons from their last war, in 2006. The monthlong conflict ended in a draw.

WATCH: Biden meets with UAW members in Michigan, but avoids Gaza protesters

By Joey Cappelletti, Colleen Long, Associated Press

Biden's visit with autoworkers making phone bank calls for him ahead of the state's Democratic primary came just days after union President Shawn Fain announced their endorsement of him.

UN organizations rally around aid agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza as some donors cut funding

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

The United States and more than a dozen other countries have announced plans to suspend contributions to the agency known as UNRWA after Israel alleged that 12 of its thousands of workers participated in the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel…

Secretary of State Blinken set to return to the Mideast for 5th time since Gaza conflict began

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The trip comes as discussions over a cease-fire and hostage release are intensifying, but also as fears grow of a regional conflict.

Israeli undercover forces disguised as women and medics kill three Palestinians in West Bank hospital

By Aref Tufaha, Melanie Lidman, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press

Israel has come under heavy criticism for its raids on hospitals in Gaza, which have treated the tens of thousands of Palestinians wounded in the war as well as providing critical shelter for displaced people.

Document spells out allegations against 12 UN employees Israel says participated in Oct. 7 Hamas attack

By Tia Goldenberg, Najib Jobain, Jack Jeffery, Associated Press

The allegations against staffers with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees prompted Western countries to freeze funds vital for the body, which is a lifeline for desperate Palestinians in Gaza.