World Aug 13 Israeli gunfire kills least 25 in Gaza as Netanyahu says he will allow Palestinians to leave By Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press
World Aug 06 Dozens killed seeking aid in Gaza as Israel considers further military action The Israeli military said it had fired warning shots when crowds approached its forces. The latest deaths came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to announced further military action — and possibly plans for Israel to fully reoccupy Gaza. By Wafaa Shurafa, Fatma Khaled, Natalie Melzer, Associated Press
World Dec 25 Amid Israel-Hamas war, Pope Francis calls for worldwide peace on Christmas Speaking from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to the throngs of people below, Francis said he grieved the “abominable attack” of Hamas against southern Israel on Oct. 7 and called for the release of hostages. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Nation Nov 29 Jewish residents in Detroit worry war in Israel could cause damage at home As Jewish residents of southeast Michigan see friends and neighbors fearful of Islamophobia and violence against the Arab community, they also worry about antisemitic backlash and having their voices diluted in a complex, nuanced conversation. By Aaron Foley
World Oct 22 Watch 4:38 Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and Syria amid fears of widening war Prospects of a widening conflict in the Middle East grew on Sunday as the geography of the now two-week-old war expanded. Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and Syria. This as the death toll is mounting with nearly… By Leila Molana-Allen, Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Oct 10 What is Hamas? What to know about its origins, leaders and funding By Kali Robinson, Council on Foreign Relations The Palestinian militant group has struggled to govern Gaza and remains committed to violently resisting Israel. Its surprise attack against Israel in 2023 threatens a wider conflagration in the Middle East. Continue reading
Oct 09 Major airlines suspend flights to, from Israel amid war with Hamas By Associated Press American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines suspended service as the U.S. State Department issued travel advisories for the region citing potential for terrorism and civil unrest. Airlines in Europe and Asia are also halting flights. Continue reading
Oct 09 Hamas attack raises questions about readiness of Israel’s intelligence agencies By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The apparent lack of prior knowledge of Hamas’ plot will likely be seen as a prime culprit in the chain of events that led to the deadliest attack against Israelis in decades. Continue reading
Oct 09 At least 9 Americans killed in Hamas attack on Israel, State Department says By Matthew Lee, Tara Copp, Associated Press The department said an undetermined number of American citizens remain missing and unaccounted for. Continue reading
Oct 09 Israeli defense minister orders ‘complete siege’ on Gaza after Hamas surprise attack By Josef Federman, Issam Adwan, Associated Press Israel’s vaunted military and intelligence apparatus was caught completely off guard, bringing heavy battles to its streets for the first time in decades. Israel formally declared war on Sunday, portending greater fighting and a possible ground assault into Gaza. Continue reading