Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

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.

NSC spokesman says Iran ‘complicit’ in Hamas terror but no evidence it helped plan attack

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Dan Sagalyn

The Biden administration is watching the fighting between Israelis and Palestinians very closely. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest developments and where the U.S. stands with John Kirby, the coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council.

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Demonstrators rally across the U.S. in response to violent conflict between Israel and Hamas

By Bobby Caina Calvan, Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press

Supporters of Israel and backers of the Palestinian cause rallied in American cities Sunday over the conflict that has killed hundreds and wounded thousands in the Middle East.

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.

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.

EU reverses earlier announcement to suspend development aid to Palestinians

By Raf Casert, Associated Press

The European Union has reversed an earlier announcement that it was “immediately” suspending aid for Palestinian authorities and instead said it would urgently review such assistance in the wake of the attacks on Israel by Hamas.

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.

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.

Israel reopens the main Gaza Strip crossing for Palestinian laborers and tensions ease

By Issam Adwan, Associated Press

The crossing reopened on Thursday, after weeks of violent protests along Gaza's frontier with Israel where demonstrators have thrown explosives and rocks and launched incendiary balloons that sparked fires.

Two Palestinians killed during Israeli military raid in West Bank refugee camp

By Aref Tufaha, Associated Press

Two Palestinians were killed during an Israeli military raid Sunday in the northern West Bank, Palestinian health officials said, the latest bloodshed in a surge of violence during a sensitive Jewish holiday period.