Israel-Hamas at war
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at Columbia University

The New York Police Department (NYPD) arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators as they cleared them from the Columbia University campus.
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at Columbia University
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Some Iranian women say they fear war with Israel amid violent hijab crackdown

ABC News spoke to several women in Iran who said the fear of an imminent war with Israel has been added to a long list of worries and hardships.
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Some Iranian women say they fear war with Israel amid violent hijab crackdown
April 18, 2024 at 6:23 PM

USC valedictorian speaks out after school canceled her commencement speech

Asna Tabassum, the valedictorian of the University of Southern California, opened up about the decision by school leaders to cancel her commencement speech.
April 18, 2024 at 6:23 PM
USC valedictorian speaks out after school canceled her commencement speech
April 18, 2024 at 2:04 PM

Israel should not directly attack Iranian soil, ex commanders say

Two former senior Israeli military officials said a direct military strike against Iranian territory would not be in Israel's interests.
April 18, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Israel should not directly attack Iranian soil, ex commanders say
April 18, 2024 at 11:18 AM

Chinese foreign minister criticizes US role in Gaza talks during visit to Indonesia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attacked the United States for earlier blocking United Nations resolutions calling for a cease-fire in Gaza after a meeting with his counterpart in Indonesia
April 18, 2024 at 11:18 AM
April 18, 2024 at 1:26 AM

Israel aborted two planned retaliatory strikes against Iran: Sources

Israel had planned and then aborted at least two retaliatory strikes against Iran this week, sources with information on the matter told ABC News.
April 18, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Israel aborted two planned retaliatory strikes against Iran: Sources
April 17, 2024 at 11:25 PM

IDF's conduct, ethics under scrutiny following soldiers' social media posts

Six months into the Israel-Hamas conflict the conduct and ethics of Israel Defense Forces members have come increasingly under the microscope.
April 17, 2024 at 11:25 PM
IDF's conduct, ethics under scrutiny following soldiers' social media posts
April 17, 2024 at 8:29 PM

US reacts to Middle East conflict

Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo, talks about the United States protecting Americans, de-escalating conflict in the Middle East, and a bipartisan foreign aid bill after Iran’s missile attack on Israel.
April 17, 2024 at 8:29 PM
US reacts to Middle East conflict
April 17, 2024 at 2:40 PM

US set to announce new sanctions against Iran for attack on Israel

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellin said the United States will soon impose new sanctions on Iran, targeting its missile and drone programs.
April 17, 2024 at 2:40 PM
US set to announce new sanctions against Iran for attack on Israel
April 17, 2024 at 2:43 AM

USC under fire for canceling pro-Palestinian valedictorian's speech

USC said that the decision was based on safety concerns about potential threats regarding the selection of the valedictorian.
April 17, 2024 at 2:43 AM
USC under fire for canceling pro-Palestinian valedictorian's speech
April 17, 2024 at 12:18 AM

House Speaker Mike Johnson risks backlash for bill with aid to Ukraine, Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson took a bold step to pass aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, which had been stalled in a political fight in Washington for several months
April 17, 2024 at 12:18 AM
House Speaker Mike Johnson risks backlash for bill with aid to Ukraine, Israel
April 17, 2024 at 12:17 AM

US expects limited Israeli response to Iran attack: Senior official

Israel's war cabinet met for a third straight day on Tuesday but did not announce a decision on how and when to respond to Iran's retaliatory strike on Israel.
April 17, 2024 at 12:17 AM
US expects limited Israeli response to Iran attack: Senior official
April 16, 2024 at 9:22 PM

USC cancels valedictorian's speech amid Palestinian support, student says school 'caving to fear and rewarding hatred'

The University of Southern California has come under fire for canceling the speech of a student's valedictorian's speech at commencement.
April 16, 2024 at 9:22 PM
USC cancels valedictorian's speech amid Palestinian support, student decries decision
April 16, 2024 at 6:58 PM

Israel's vow to retaliate against Iran complicates aid talks

U.S. officials said they believe Iran's attack was mostly a failure and the goal now should be a response with broad international support.
April 16, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Israel's vow to retaliate against Iran complicates aid talks
April 16, 2024 at 3:31 PM

IDF vows to retaliate against Iran as Biden, other world leaders urge for restraint

The Israeli war cabinet meets Tuesday for the third day in a row to consider what Israel’s response will be to Iran’s attack.
April 16, 2024 at 3:31 PM
IDF vows to retaliate against Iran as Biden, other world leaders urge for restraint
April 16, 2024 at 1:57 PM

Lawmakers scramble to pass aid for Israel and Ukraine

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to break up plans to bring four separate measures to the floor: one for Israel, one for Ukraine, one for Taiwan and a final bill with conservative measures.
April 16, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Lawmakers scramble to pass aid for Israel and Ukraine
April 16, 2024 at 1:56 PM

Israel vows to retaliate after Iran attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his war cabinet for the third consecutive day to discuss a response to the barrage of more than 300 missiles and drones early Sunday.
April 16, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Israel vows to retaliate after Iran attack
April 16, 2024 at 9:47 AM

White House avoids weighing in on possible Israeli response to Iran's attack

The White House said Israel is in a stronger position and Iran weakened after Israel, with U.S. help, fended off hundreds of missiles and drones unleashed by Tehran.
April 16, 2024 at 9:47 AM
White House avoids weighing in on possible Israeli response to Iran's attack
April 16, 2024 at 1:58 AM

Rep. Meeks on 'ironclad' US support for protection of Israel

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with House Foreign Affairs Committee Member Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., on the U.S. stance on the Israel-Iran conflict as the House prepares to vote on an aid package.
April 16, 2024 at 1:58 AM
Rep. Meeks on 'ironclad' US support for protection of Israel
April 16, 2024 at 12:05 AM

US says if Israel strikes back at Iran it will do so alone

President Joe Biden said Iran was "defeated" in its attempt to strike Israel but the U.S. has indicated it will not assist in any retaliatory action by Israel.
April 16, 2024 at 12:05 AM
US says if Israel strikes back at Iran it will do so alone
April 16, 2024 at 12:04 AM

Western military keeps eyes Iran allies

Military officials are keeping a close eye on Iran's allies following its attack on Israel.
April 16, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Western military keeps eyes Iran allies
April 16, 2024 at 12:03 AM

Growing tensions between Israel and Iran

Iran launched an unprecedented strike against Israel coming almost a month after Israel’s deadly attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria.
April 16, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Growing tensions between Israel and Iran
April 16, 2024 at 12:02 AM

Tensions high as Israel weighs response to Iran

Israel's Chief of the General Staff, Herzi Halevi, said "Iran will face the consequences for its actions" after Tehran launched an unprecedented aerial attack on Israeli soil.
April 16, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Tensions high as Israel weighs response to Iran
April 15, 2024 at 11:29 PM

Biden says US 'committed to Israel's security'

President Joe Biden addressed Iran's retaliatory attack against Israel while the prime minister of Iraq was visiting the White House.
April 15, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Biden says US 'committed to Israel's security'
April 15, 2024 at 7:37 PM

World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate

Israel is still weighing its response to Iran's attack with a second day of war cabinet meetings. Israel's military chief says, "Israel will indeed respond."
April 15, 2024 at 7:37 PM
World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate
April 15, 2024 at 7:14 PM

US to Israel: If you strike back at Iran, you'll do it alone

As Israel weighs its response to Iran’s attacks this weekend, U.S. officials are privately telling Israel that if it strikes back militarily, it will do so alone.
April 15, 2024 at 7:14 PM
US to Israel: If you strike back at Iran, you'll do it alone
April 15, 2024 at 6:44 PM

John Kirby reaffirms US will not take part in any Israeli retaliation against Iran

Kirby, however, did say during his press briefing that the U.S. is committed to defending Israel.
April 15, 2024 at 6:44 PM
John Kirby reaffirms US will not take part in any Israeli retaliation against Iran
April 15, 2024 at 6:08 PM

Iran launches unprecedented attack on Israel

ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman and ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang talk about Iran’s missile launch against Israel as the country considers retaliation.
April 15, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Iran launches unprecedented attack on Israel
April 15, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Israel weighs potential response to Iran’s attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with his war cabinet for the second time after being unable to make a final decision.
April 15, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Israel weighs potential response to Iran’s attack
April 15, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Economy uncertain after Iran attacks Israel

ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous shares how an Israeli response to Iran's attack could lead to soaring gas prices and push inflation even higher.
April 15, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Economy uncertain after Iran attacks Israel
April 15, 2024 at 3:28 PM

Israeli war cabinet considering response after Iran attack

The world is on edge as Israel weighs its response to a swarm of more than 300 Iranian missiles and drones early Sunday.
April 15, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Israeli war cabinet considering response after Iran attack
April 15, 2024 at 2:29 PM

White House touts 'extraordinary success' against Iran's Israel attack but doesn't want 'wider' war

John Kirby praised the "extraordinary success" of Israel's defense against a drone and missile attack unleashed by Iran on Saturday and said the U.S. doesn't want war
April 15, 2024 at 2:29 PM
WH touts 'extraordinary success' against Iran's attack, doesn't want 'wider' war
April 15, 2024 at 1:23 PM

Middle East tension causes concern on Wall Street

ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis reports on how the rising tensions, along with higher-than-expected inflation, could impact the stock market.
April 15, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Middle East tension causes concern on Wall Street
April 15, 2024 at 1:22 PM

At least half of Iran’s missiles failed to launch or crashed

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on what the Pentagon is saying about the attack and Israel’s defense.
April 15, 2024 at 1:22 PM
At least half of Iran’s missiles failed to launch or crashed
April 15, 2024 at 1:22 PM

US will not participate if Israel retaliates Iranian attack

President Joe Biden has encouraged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to think carefully and strategically about the risk of escalation as it weighs its response to Iran’s attack.
April 15, 2024 at 1:22 PM
US will not participate if Israel retaliates Iranian attack
April 15, 2024 at 1:21 PM

White House urges caution as Israel weighs response to Iran missiles

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby answers questions about the nation's response to rising tensions between Israel and Iran.
April 15, 2024 at 1:21 PM
White House urges caution as Israel weighs response to Iran missiles
April 15, 2024 at 2:26 AM

White House says US will not be part of Israeli response to Iran attack

House Republicans are hoping to push through a military aid package for Israel after they sustained a missile attack from Iran yesterday.
April 15, 2024 at 2:26 AM
White House says US will not be part of Israeli response to Iran attack
April 15, 2024 at 2:25 AM

Iranian strike against Israel sparks fears of wider regional conflict

The U.S. has defense assets prepositioned in the Red Sea to help Israel, but was surprised by the number of missiles and drones strikes Iran launched against Israel.
April 15, 2024 at 2:25 AM
Iranian strike against Israel sparks fears of wider regional conflict
April 15, 2024 at 2:02 AM

Israel weighs response to Iran missile attack

President Joe Biden urged restraint after Iran and proxies launched a large-scale attack, including at least 300 drones and missiles fired at Israel.
April 15, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Israel weighs response to Iran missile attack
April 14, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Iran launches attack on Israel: What is the Iron Dome?

Iran unleashed a retaliatory attack on Israel Saturday night, sending more than 300 uncrewed drones and missiles toward targets throughout the country, officials said.
April 14, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Iran launches attack on Israel: What is the Iron Dome?
April 14, 2024 at 7:48 PM

Iranian president releases statement following attack on Israel

"Iran has now taught Israel a lesson," Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said.
April 14, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Iranian president releases statement following attack on Israel
April 14, 2024 at 7:48 PM

IDF spokesperson comments on Iran's attack on Israel

Peter Lerner said this was a substantial strike that can't be taken lightly.
April 14, 2024 at 7:48 PM
IDF spokesperson comments on Iran's attack on Israel
April 14, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Iran launches direct attack on Israel

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on the latest in the Iranian retaliatory strikes on Israel on “This Week.”
April 14, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Iran launches direct attack on Israel
April 14, 2024 at 7:43 PM

Biden ‘ordered US forces actively to participate in the defense of Israel’: Kirby

George Stephanopoulos interviews White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby on “This Week.”
April 14, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Biden ‘ordered US forces actively to participate in the defense of Israel’: Kirby
April 14, 2024 at 7:43 PM

G7 leaders condemn Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel

President Joe Biden spoke with G7 leaders after the unprecedented attack by Iran launching hundreds of drones and cruise and ballistic missiles at Israel.
April 14, 2024 at 7:43 PM
G7 leaders condemn Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel
April 14, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Former commander of US Central Command weighs in on Iran’s attack against Israel

Retired Adm. William Fallon discusses the Iranian attack on Israel Saturday night and what could happen next in the Middle East.
April 14, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Former commander of US Central Command weighs in on Iran’s attack against Israel
April 14, 2024 at 7:41 PM

Washington Post reporter once held captive in Iran reacts to Iran strike on Israel

Iranian-American reporter Jason Rezaian was held captive for 544 days while reporting in Tehran and offers his insight on the growing tensions in the Middle East.
April 14, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Washington Post reporter once held captive in Iran reacts to Iran strike on Israel
April 14, 2024 at 7:40 PM

US will not participate in Israel retaliatory strike against Iran, Biden says

A senior administration official said Biden stressed to Netanyahu in their call Saturday night that Israel had prevailed against Iran's strike against Israel.
April 14, 2024 at 7:40 PM
US will not participate in Israel retaliatory strike against Iran, Biden says
April 14, 2024 at 3:38 PM

World now awaits for next move after Iranian strikes at Israel

ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports from Jerusalem as the world waits for the next move after Iran launched hundreds of drones and cruise and ballistic missiles at Israel.
April 14, 2024 at 3:38 PM
World now awaits for next move after Iranian strikes at Israel
April 14, 2024 at 3:38 PM

White House response to Iranian attack at Israel

U.S. officials confirmed that they shot down some of the Iranian drones and missiles headed towards Israel.
April 14, 2024 at 3:38 PM
White House response to Iranian attack at Israel