Israel-Hamas at war
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Netanyahu said the Rafah operation will proceed regardless of hostage deal

"We will enter Rafah because we have no other choice," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video message.
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VIDEO: Netanyahu said the Rafah operation will proceed regardless of hostage deal
April 30, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Hostage families pressure Israeli government to get deal done

ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports as negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of more hostages, reach a critical point.
April 30, 2024 at 2:03 PM
VIDEO: Hostage families pressure Israeli government to get deal done
April 30, 2024 at 12:24 AM

Push for Israel-Hamas cease-fire grows

Hamas and Israeli officials are participating in hostage negotiations as more world leaders call for a cease-fire.
April 30, 2024 at 12:24 AM
VIDEO: Push for Israel-Hamas cease-fire grows
April 30, 2024 at 12:11 AM

Columbia protesters continue encampment despite ultimatum

School officials and the protesters said negotiations to end the encampment broke down.
April 30, 2024 at 12:11 AM
VIDEO: Columbia protesters continue encampment despite ultimatum
April 29, 2024 at 11:25 PM

Protests rage on college campuses nationwide

Moshe Lavi, whose brother-in law Omri Miran has been held in captivity for more than 200 days, joins the show. Also, renewed hostage and cease-fire negotiations take place in Cairo Monday.
April 29, 2024 at 11:25 PM
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April 29, 2024 at 11:24 PM

College students nationwide protesting over Israel-Hamas war

Our panel answers how campuses can manage student safety while preserving students’ rights.
April 29, 2024 at 11:24 PM
VIDEO: College students nationwide protesting over Israel-Hamas war
April 29, 2024 at 11:24 PM

Secretary of State Blinken leads new push to reach a hostage release deal in Gaza

Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls for a cease-fire in Gaza while on his seventh trip to the Middle East. Blinken also urging Hamas to accept Israel’s latest proposal to release hostages.
April 29, 2024 at 11:24 PM
VIDEO: Secretary of State Blinken leads new push to reach a hostage release deal in Gaza
April 29, 2024 at 8:28 PM

Columbia University tells protesters they must leave encampment by Monday afternoon

The university said negotiations with the protesters broke down and that those in the encampments have until 2 p.m. Monday to leave.
April 29, 2024 at 8:28 PM
VIDEO: Columbia University tells protestors they must leave campus today
April 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM

French police remove pro-Palestinian students from the courtyard of Sorbonne university in Paris

French police have removed dozens of students from the Sorbonne university after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the main courtyard of the elite institution in Paris
April 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Students demonstrate outside La Sorbonne university with a huge Palestinian flag, Monday, April 29, 2024 in Paris. About 100 Pro-Palestinian students demonstrate near the Sorbonne university in Paris. The demonstration came on the heels of protests last week at another Paris-region school, Sciences Po. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
April 29, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Sec. Antony Blinken calls latest hostage deal 'extremely generous'

Blinken said that with the latest negotiations, Hamas is the only thing standing in the way of a deal over a cease-fire being reached.
April 29, 2024 at 6:17 PM
VIDEO: Sec. Antony Blinken calls latest hostage deal 'extremely generous'
April 29, 2024 at 6:14 PM

Blinken to visit the Mideast again this week. What can he achieve?

The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the Middle East on his seventh diplomatic mission to the region since the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza began more than six months ago
April 29, 2024 at 6:14 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in China, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Beijing, China. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)
April 29, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Cease-fire and hostage talks underway in Cairo

ABC News national security and defense analyst Mick Mulroy and ABC News contributor and former hostage negotiator Brad Garrett analyze the progress of cease-fire talks in Cairo.
April 29, 2024 at 4:31 PM
VIDEO: Cease-fire and hostage talks underway in Cairo
April 29, 2024 at 4:20 PM

Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks resume

Negotiators are expected to meet today to discuss a potential deal between Israel and Hamas. It comes as top Israeli officials reportedly may face arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court
April 29, 2024 at 4:20 PM
VIDEO: Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks resume
April 29, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Palestinians mourn loss of culture with the rising death toll amid ongoing war

The massive loss of life in the Israel-Hamas war has wiped out swaths of family lines -- and gone with them are parts of the culture they carried, Palestinians say.
April 29, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Palestinians walk past the rubble of a building destroyed in overnight Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, Apr. 25, 2024.
April 29, 2024 at 2:12 PM

Amid college protests and arrests over Gaza, WH says they don't want 'anybody hurt'

Amid college protests over Gaza, the White House says Biden respects the right of demonstrators but they should be peaceful and "we don't want to see anybody hurt"
April 29, 2024 at 2:12 PM
White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby speaks alongside White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during a daily news briefing at the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 15, 2024 in Washington, DC.
April 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Video of American hostage newly released

The family of American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel is speaking out after the 64-year-old was seen in a video newly released by Hamas.
April 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM
VIDEO: New video of American hostage released
April 29, 2024 at 11:41 AM

Palestinian-American reflects on loss of life, culture in Gaza

Lena Badr, a Washington, D.C. resident, is mourning the loss of 15 family members in Gaza she said were killed by two different Israeli airstrikes.
April 29, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Lena Badr, a Palestinian-American in Washington, D.C., is mourning the loss of 15 family members in Gaza she said were killed by two different Israeli airstrikes.
April 29, 2024 at 3:10 AM

Campus anti-war protesters dig in from New York to California

Protests against the war in Gaza are roiling college campuses nationwide
April 29, 2024 at 3:10 AM
A woman wearing a keffiyeh walks by a pro-Palestinian encampment, advocating for financial disclosure and divestment from all companies tied to Israel and calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, inside Columbia University Campus on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
April 29, 2024 at 1:27 AM

Hundreds arrested in campus protests over Israel-Hamas war

Some of the protesters are demanding that schools cut ties with Israel. The unrest has triggered one of the largest police responses to campus activism in years.
April 29, 2024 at 1:27 AM
VIDEO: Hundreds arrested in campus protests over Israel-Hamas war
April 29, 2024 at 12:56 AM

Pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu intensifies

Israeli citizens, including hostage families, are demanding a ceasefire and the release of their loved ones held by Hamas.
April 29, 2024 at 12:56 AM
VIDEO: Pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu intensifies
April 29, 2024 at 12:54 AM

Hamas releases new hostage videos as protesters demand cease-fire, hostage return

ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports on the latest in the Israel-Hamas war on “This Week.”
April 29, 2024 at 12:54 AM
VIDEO: Hamas releases new hostage videos as protesters demand cease-fire, hostage return
April 29, 2024 at 12:53 AM

Hamas is ‘considering' hostage deal on the table: John Kirby

George Stephanopoulos interviews White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby on “This Week.”
April 29, 2024 at 12:53 AM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with John Kirby
April 28, 2024 at 11:50 PM

A top Qatari official urges Israel and Hamas to do more to reach a cease-fire deal

The White House says U.S. President Joe Biden has again spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
April 28, 2024 at 11:50 PM
Mourners pray over the bodies of Palestinians who were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Nuseirat, at the Al Aqsa hospital in Deir al Balah, Gaza Strip, Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
April 28, 2024 at 3:19 PM

New arrests made overnight during protests on college campuses

Officials on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis say about 80 people were arrested Saturday night. ABC News’ Zohreen Shah reports the latest on the nationwide protests on college campuses.
April 28, 2024 at 3:19 PM
VIDEO: New arrests made overnight during protests on college campuses
April 28, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Latest on Israel-Hamas negotiations after newly released video shows American hostage

ABC News’ Tom Soufi-Burridge reports on the latest negotiations for a cease-fire after a new video was released by Hamas appearing to show American hostage Keith Siegel.
April 28, 2024 at 3:17 PM
VIDEO: Latest on Israel-Hamas negotiations after newly released video shows American hostage
April 27, 2024 at 9:58 PM

Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as a planned Rafah offensive looms

Hamas says it is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza
April 27, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Pro-Palestinian protesters hold placards as they take part in a demonstration in London, Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Thomas Krych)
April 27, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Protests continue to breakout on campuses across the country

USC cancels graduation as more than 400 people have been arrested at colleges nationwide.
April 27, 2024 at 3:59 PM
VIDEO: Protests continue to breakout on campuses across the country
April 26, 2024 at 11:45 PM

More arrests made as pro-Palestinian protests grow on campuses

Several campuses have issued restrictions against non-school members as demonstrators have set up encampments.
April 26, 2024 at 11:45 PM
VIDEO: More arrests made as pro-Palestinian protests grow on campuses
April 26, 2024 at 11:40 PM

US won't sanction Israeli units accused of human rights violations

The Biden administration determined three IDF battalions committed "gross human rights violations" against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, according to a letter from the secretary of state.
April 26, 2024 at 11:40 PM
VIDEO: US won't sanction Israeli units accused of human rights violations
April 26, 2024 at 10:33 PM

Pro-Palestinian student protesters denounce antisemitism amid criticism

Student protests critical of the Israeli government have continued to face accusations of antisemitism as unrest increases on college campuses.
April 26, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Pro-Palestinian students and activsts gather at a protest encampment on the campus of Columbia University, in New York, on April 25, 2024.
April 26, 2024 at 10:16 PM

Student protesters demand schools cease US funding of Israeli military

Student protesters demand a divestment in funding from businesses they say are profiting from Israel's war in Gaza. ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze breaks down the economics.
April 26, 2024 at 10:16 PM
VIDEO: Student protesters demand schools cease US funding of Israeli military
April 26, 2024 at 9:50 PM

Editor-in-chief of Columbia's student newspaper talks protests on campus

Isabella Ramirez, the editor-in-chief and president of Columbia's student newspaper, joins ABC News Live to discuss anti-war protests at the university.
April 26, 2024 at 9:50 PM
VIDEO: Editor-in-chief of Columbia's student newspaper talks protests on campus
April 26, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Gaza solidarity encampments continue at universities nationwide

New protests grow across the country with dozens arrested during police clashes.
April 26, 2024 at 7:31 PM
VIDEO: Gaza solidarity encampments continue at universities nationwide
April 26, 2024 at 4:09 PM

Democratic divisions over Israel aren't guaranteed to sink The Squad

Will Democrats' divisions on Israel boost The Squad's primary challengers?
April 26, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Rep. Summer Lee is the first of several members of The Squad to face off against a serious primary challenger.
April 26, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Campus protests rage across the nation

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos reports on the growing amount of discord on college and university campuses across the U.S. amid the Israel-Hamas war.
April 26, 2024 at 3:03 PM
VIDEO: Campus protests rage across the nation
April 26, 2024 at 2:46 PM

US won't sanction Israeli units accused of human rights violations in West Bank

The State Department has determined that Israeli units accessed of human rights violations in the West Bank will remain eligible for US aid.
April 26, 2024 at 2:46 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken talks to students at NYU Shanghai, on April 25, 2024, in Shanghai, China.
April 26, 2024 at 12:38 PM

José Andrés mourns 7 World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes

World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés delivered emotional remarks at a celebration of life in honor of the seven aid workers with his organization that were killed.
April 26, 2024 at 12:38 PM
World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres speaks during an interfaith memorial service for the seven WCK workers killed in Gaza, at the Washington National Cathedral, in Washington, Apr. 25, 2024.
April 26, 2024 at 11:43 AM

US military starts building pier off of Gaza to deliver aid

The U.S. military has begun building the temporary pier off of Gaza that will bring 2 million meals a day to Gaza.
April 26, 2024 at 11:43 AM
The Trident pier rests on the shore of Fort Story, Va., during the preliminary stages of the Joint Logistics-Over-the-Shore exercise, Aug.17, 2012.
April 25, 2024 at 11:50 PM

Pro-Palestinian campus protests spread to more campuses

Police tussled with demonstrators at Emory University and Northeastern University.
April 25, 2024 at 11:50 PM
VIDEO: Pro-Palestinian campus protests spread to more campuses
April 25, 2024 at 11:27 PM

Biden says meeting with 4-year-old held by Hamas a reminder of remaining hostages

President Joe Biden met with a 4-year-old girl held hostage by Hamas until the terrorist group released her last November.
April 25, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Abigail, a 4-year-old who was being held by Hamas, seen here with President Biden, April 25, 2024.
April 25, 2024 at 11:25 PM

Johnson alleges Hamas support for anti-Israel campus protests, threatens intervention

Speaker Mike Johnson said that Hamas' support of the anti-Israel protests at schools such as Columbia University calls for congressional intervention.
April 25, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson takes questions from the media after meeting with Jewish students, as pro-Palestinian students and activists continue to protest the Israel-Hamas war on the campus of Columbia University in New York City on April 24, 2024.
April 25, 2024 at 10:54 PM

Chef José Andrés says aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the 'best of humanity'

The founder of World Central Kitchen says the seven aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the “best of humanity.”
April 25, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Chef Jose Andres, founder of the American NGO World Central Kitchen, speaks during the World Central Kitchen's memorial service at the National Cathedral, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Washington. The memorial service is honoring seven World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza this month. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
April 25, 2024 at 8:58 PM

Pro-Palestine protests erupt on college campuses

ABC News' Brian Buckmire and Stephanie Ramos take a look at the campus protests from a legal perspective and talk about Speaker Johnson's recent visit to Columbia University.
April 25, 2024 at 8:58 PM
VIDEO: Pro-Palestine protests erupt on college campuses
April 25, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Pro-Palestine college protests escalate nationwide

University of Maryland students staged a sit-in for Gaza while multiple protestors at Emory University were arrested.
April 25, 2024 at 8:53 PM
VIDEO: Pro-Palestine college protests escalate nationwide
April 25, 2024 at 2:43 PM

Parents of American hostage speak out after Hamas release video showing son

Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin, parents of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, respond to the new propaganda video released by Hamas that appears to show proof that their son is alive.
April 25, 2024 at 2:43 PM
VIDEO: Parents of American hostage speak out after Hamas release video showing son
April 25, 2024 at 2:25 PM

Hamas releases new video of Israeli-American hostage

The parents of 24-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was captured at the Nova Music Festival on Oct. 7, are speaking out the newly released video.
April 25, 2024 at 2:25 PM
VIDEO: Hamas releases new video of Israeli-American hostage
April 25, 2024 at 12:23 PM

Reports of mass graves in Gaza ‘deeply disturbing,’ White House says

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the U.S. has been in contact "at multiple levels with the Israeli government" for answers.
April 25, 2024 at 12:23 PM
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the U.S. has been in contact "at multiple levels with the Israeli government" for answers.
April 25, 2024 at 12:19 PM

New video of American held by Hamas

The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin are urging him to “stay strong” more than 200 days after he was taken captive. ABC News' Rhiannon Ally reports.
April 25, 2024 at 12:19 PM
VIDEO: New video of American held by Hamas
April 25, 2024 at 10:04 AM

Senate passes $95B foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: What's next?

The Senate on Tuesday passed a package to deliver $95 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
April 25, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell praises support for Ukraine as the Senate is on track to pass $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 23, 2024.
April 25, 2024 at 12:31 AM

Protests around college campuses lead to arrests, shutdowns

As dozens more are arrested in college protests over the Israel-Hamas war, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre shares the opinion of the Biden administration.
April 25, 2024 at 12:31 AM
VIDEO: Protests around college campuses lead to arrests, shutdowns