Israel

Why rescuing hostages from Hamas will be daunting for Israel

By Amy Teibel, Associated Press

Mounting rescue operations in the midst of the massive Israeli bombardment of Gaza that followed the deadly Hamas rampage in southern Israel would only make an already difficult mission even more formidable.

What military support the U.S. is providing to Israel’s army

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

Within hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to provide Israel with whatever it needs to respond.

WATCH: Blinken says Iran has not yet accessed funds unblocked in prisoner swap

By Associated Press

“None of the funds that have now gone to Qatar have actually been spent or accessed in any way by Iran,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters in Israel on Thursday when asked about the funds.

Live updates: What’s happening on Day 6 of the Israel-Hamas war

By Associated Press

The war, which has claimed more than 2,500 lives on both sides, is expected to escalate.

Israel’s Netanyahu says Hamas militants beheaded soldiers, raped women in their attack on Israel

By Joseph Krauss, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press

In a televised address Wednesday night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu detailed atrocities that took place during a stunning weekend attack by Hamas. Meanwhile, in the sealed-off Gaza Strip, Palestinian suffering mounted as Israeli bombardment demolished neighborhoods.

WATCH: White House weighs in on military support to Israel, U.S. death toll, safe passage for Gaza civilians

By Associated Press

The U.S. is in active conversations to achieve safe passage out of Gaza for civilians, White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday.

Israel urges citizens in the north to shelter after ‘hostile aircraft’ enter from Lebanon

By Associated Press

The warning comes on the fifth day of the war between Israel and Hamas.

Israel’s opposing factions form unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack

By Joseph Krauss, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press

The new war-time Cabinet cobbles together a degree of unity after years of bitterly divisive politics, and as the Israeli military appears increasingly likely to launch a ground offensive into Gaza.

As Israel bombards Gaza, Palestinians attempt to flee, only to discover nowhere is safe

By Issam Adwan, Associated Press

Tens of thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are packed into U.N. shelters as Israeli warplanes pound the tiny territory of 2.3 million people after their Hamas militant rulers launched an unprecedented attack on Israel.

Live updates: What’s happening on Day 5 of the Israel-Hamas war

By Associated Press

Israel has vowed unprecedented retaliation against the Hamas militant group ruling the Palestinian territory after its fighters stormed through the border fence Saturday and gunned down hundreds of Israelis.