Israel-Hamas at war
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November 25, 2024 at 3:45 PM
A man walks in front of a damaged building after an Israeli airstrike on the Tayouneh area, south of Beirut, Lebanon, 25 Nov. 25, 2024.
November 25, 2024 at 3:43 PM

Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut suburbs

The Israel Defense Forces said its warplanes "conducted intelligence-based strikes on several Hezbollah command centers" in southern Beirut on Monday. ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports.
November 25, 2024 at 3:43 PM
VIDEO: Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut suburbs
November 25, 2024 at 1:08 AM

6 injured after Israel hit by large barrage of Hezbollah rockets: IDF

Hezbollah fired more than 250 missiles and other projectiles into Israel. At least 6 people were hurt, according to the IDF.
November 25, 2024 at 1:08 AM
VIDEO: 6 injured after Israel hit by large barrage of Hezbollah rockets: IDF
November 25, 2024 at 12:10 AM

Hezbollah fired around 250 rockets into Israel, IDF says

Amid the rocket launches, the IDF continued striking targets across Lebanon including in the capital, Beirut.
November 25, 2024 at 12:10 AM
VIDEO: Hezbollah fired around 185 rockets into Israel, IDF says
November 24, 2024 at 3:27 PM

Hamas claims Israeli hostage killed in Northern Gaza

The IDF says they are examining Hamas’ claims that a female Israeli hostage was killed and another injured in northern Gaza.
November 24, 2024 at 3:27 PM
VIDEO: Hamas claims Israeli hostage killed in Northern Gaza
November 24, 2024 at 10:09 AM

Northern Gaza trapped in catastrophic humanitarian situation, UN report says

Most United Nations efforts to deliver aid to the area in November were obstructed, except for a single World Food Program mission, according to OCHA.
November 24, 2024 at 10:09 AM
A Palestinian walks next to the debris of a building in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, on Nov. 21, 2024, as the war between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants continues.
November 24, 2024 at 4:13 AM

Hostage killed in northern Gaza, Hamas says

Hamas has released a statement announcing that a female hostage being held in Gaza was killed in recent weeks, and a second hostage was injured. ABC News’ Lama Hasa reports.
November 24, 2024 at 4:13 AM
VIDEO: Hostage killed in northern Gaza, Hamas says
November 24, 2024 at 4:12 AM

At least 11 dead, more injured in powerful Israeli strikes on central Beirut

ABC News’ Lama Hasan reports on rescue efforts underway after Israeli airstrikes targeted central Beirut on Saturday morning, killing at least 11 people, Lebanese authorities said.
November 24, 2024 at 4:12 AM
VIDEO: At least 11 dead, more injured in powerful Israeli strikes on central Beirut
November 22, 2024 at 5:16 PM

House Democrat weighs in on Israel, Russia-Ukraine

Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, discusses the conflicts overseas.
November 22, 2024 at 5:16 PM
VIDEO: House Democrat weighs in on Israel, Russia-Ukraine
November 22, 2024 at 2:46 PM

IDF issues new evacuation orders for Beirut

The Israel Defense Forces says it has “struck and dismantled more than 45 Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon.” ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.
November 22, 2024 at 2:46 PM
VIDEO: IDF issues new evacuation orders for Beirut
November 21, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Teen held by Hamas on releasing more hostages: ‘We need to bring them back’

Ofir Engel, who was held captive by Hamas for 54 days, is advocating for the release of more hostages.
November 21, 2024 at 6:31 PM
VIDEO: Teen held by Hamas on releasing more hostages: ‘We need to bring them back’
November 20, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Humanitarian aid crisis in Gaza

ICRC Head of the Gaza Sub-delegation Adrian Zimmermann discusses the aid situation in Gaza where the death toll is nearing 44,000, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry.
November 20, 2024 at 4:10 PM
VIDEO: Humanitarian aid crisis in Gaza
November 20, 2024 at 4:02 PM

How to navigate post-election stress

Author Kristel Bauer offers advice on how to manage stress in the wake of a contentious election.
November 20, 2024 at 4:02 PM
VIDEO: How to navigate post-election stress
November 20, 2024 at 11:09 AM

For some Israelis, the goal is to make Gaza their home

What’s next for Gaza, as hundreds of desperate women and children under IDF evacuation orders leave their homes?
November 20, 2024 at 11:09 AM
VIDEO: Human Rights Watch report accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza
November 19, 2024 at 10:30 PM

New Jersey Senator George Helmy discusses what Trump presidency means for Gaza

He is the only Arab-American senator in Congress.
November 19, 2024 at 10:30 PM
VIDEO:  New Jersey Senator George Helmy discusses what Trump presidency means for Gaza
November 19, 2024 at 8:46 PM

The future of Northern Gaza

ABC News’ Britt Clennett explores what may happen in Northern Gaza, where many Palestinians have been forced from their homes, as a group of Israelis looks to settle there.
November 19, 2024 at 8:46 PM
The future of Northern Gaza
November 19, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Israel kills 5 in central Beirut strike, officials say

The Israel Defense Forces did not appear to issue any public evacuation order prior to the strike. ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.
November 19, 2024 at 5:01 PM
VIDEO: Israel kills 5 in central Beirut strike, officials say
November 18, 2024 at 9:21 PM

Woman charged with hate crime after targeting man in 'Palestine' sweatshirt

An Illinois woman has been accused of a hate crime after she allegedly targeted a man wearing a "Palestine" sweatshirt at Panera Bread, authorities said.
November 18, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Alexandra Szustakiewicz is charged with two counts of hate crime.
November 18, 2024 at 7:19 PM

Injured Gaza teen arrives in US for medical treatment after arm amputations

Diaa Al-Haqq, 15, was injured in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war, needing amputations to both his arms. He is now in the U.S. receiving medical care.
November 18, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Diaa, age 15, arrives in Chicago on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 to seek medical care in the U.S. after being injured in Gaza. He will be receiving treatment in Portland.
November 18, 2024 at 7:17 PM

Injured Gaza teen arrives in US for medical treatment after losing both arms 

Diaa Al-Haqq, 15, will receive medical care for his injuries in Portland, Oregon, with support from the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund.
November 18, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Injured Gaza teen arrives in US for medical treatment after losing both arms 
November 18, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Israeli and Palestinian moms know loss, work for peace

Robi Damelin and Layla Alsheikh, who each lost a son in the decadeslong conflict, are involved with Parents Circle, a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization made up of more than 700 bereaved families.
November 18, 2024 at 7:16 PM
VIDEO: Israeli and Palestinian moms know loss, work for peace
November 18, 2024 at 6:39 PM

What Trump’s picks say about his Middle East agenda, a two-state solution: ANALYSIS

Officials and experts spoke with ABC News about what he hopes to achieve.
November 18, 2024 at 6:39 PM
President-elect Donald Trump listens during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.
November 18, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Gaza death toll nears 44,000: Health officials

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 96 people and wounded at least 60 in Gaza through the weekend, officials said. ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.
November 18, 2024 at 3:47 PM
VIDEO: Gaza death toll nears 44,000: Health officials
November 17, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Pope Francis calls for probe to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza are 'genocide'

Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide
November 17, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Pope Francis presides over a mass on the occasion of the World Day of the Poor in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
November 15, 2024 at 3:37 PM

UN security council warned that famine is 'occurring or imminent' in northern Gaza

Experts warned the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday that famine is "occurring or imminent" in parts of northern Gaza.
November 15, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Palestinians displaced from shelters in Beit Hanoun cross the main Salaheddine road into Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip following Israeli army evacuation orders, Nov. 12, 2024, amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas.
November 15, 2024 at 3:34 PM

IDF bombs Beirut 30 times in 2 days

Two waves of Israeli strikes hit the Hezbollah-controlled Dahiya neighborhood of Beirut overnight into Thursday. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
November 15, 2024 at 3:34 PM
VIDEO: IDF bombs Beirut 30 times in 2 days
November 14, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Children in Lebanon face ‘chilling similarities’ to Gaza: UNICEF

UNICEF spokesperson James Elder has spoken to many children who lost their families in attacks since the war began.
November 14, 2024 at 5:25 PM
VIDEO: Children in Lebanon face ‘chilling similarities’ to Gaza: UNICEF
November 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Human Rights Watch report accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza

ABC News’ Britt Clennett discusses the 150-page report which, the group says, shows evidence that “meets the definition of ethnic cleansing.”
November 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM
VIDEO: Human Rights Watch report accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza
November 13, 2024 at 11:11 PM

US employee charged with leaking apparent Israeli plans to retaliate against Iran

Documents purporting to be Israel’s plans were leaked on the internet.
November 13, 2024 at 11:11 PM
The U.S. Department of Justice seal is seen on a podium, Aug. 5, 2021, in Washington.
November 13, 2024 at 9:47 PM

Palestinian militants release video of Russian-Israeli hostage

ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on the latest airstrike in Gaza and the release of a video of hostage Alexander "Sasha" Troufanov.
November 13, 2024 at 9:47 PM
VIDEO: Palestinian militants release video of Russian-Israeli hostage
November 12, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be Israeli ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel.
November 12, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee moderates a roundtable discussion with Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump on Oct. 29, 2024, in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
November 12, 2024 at 9:33 PM

Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits the White House

Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment discusses president Joe Biden's meeting with Israeli president Isaac Herzog.
November 12, 2024 at 9:33 PM
VIDEO: Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits the White House
November 12, 2024 at 7:22 PM

Biden hosts Israel's president at the White House amid peace push

President Joe Biden hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the White House on Tuesday as the outgoing administration seeks cease-fire progress in Gaza and Lebanon.
November 12, 2024 at 7:22 PM
President Joe Biden meets with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Nov. 12, 2024.
November 12, 2024 at 7:17 PM

US deadline for Gaza aid arrives

It has been 30 days since the United States issued Israel with a warning to allow more aid into Gaza or face consequences on weapons shipments.
November 12, 2024 at 7:17 PM
VIDEO: US deadline for Gaza aid arrives
November 12, 2024 at 6:55 PM

Biden hosts Israeli president at the White House

President Joe Biden hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the White House on Tuesday as the outgoing administration seeks cease-fire progress in Gaza and Lebanon.
November 12, 2024 at 6:55 PM
VIDEO: Biden hosts Israeli president at the White House
November 12, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Biden to host Israeli president at the White House

ABC News’ Karen Travers and Britt Clennett discuss the meeting, which comes as the outgoing Biden administration seeks cease-fire progress in Gaza and Lebanon.
November 12, 2024 at 5:34 PM
VIDEO: Biden to host Israeli president at the White House
November 11, 2024 at 10:52 PM

Israeli finance minister calls for sovereignty over West Bank in 2025

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he has directed staff to begin "work to prepare the necessary infrastructure for the application of sovereignty" to the West Bank.
November 11, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Israeli finance minister calls for sovereignty over West Bank in 2025
November 11, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Traumatized by war, Lebanon's children struggle with physical, emotional wounds

Four-year-old Hussein Mikdad survived an Israeli airstrike on his home in a Beirut suburb last month
November 11, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Plastic surgeon doctor Ziad Sleiman, inspects Ivana Skakye, 2, a Lebanese child who is suffering from third-degree burns over 40 percent of her body following an Israeli airstrike last September near their home in Deir Qanoun al Nahr a village in south Lebanon, as she lies on a bed at the Geitaoui hospital where she is receiving treatment, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
November 11, 2024 at 6:54 PM

Palestinian girl had more than 60% of body burned: Her journey out of the war zone

Sara Bsaiso, 18, is among the more than 12,000 children and teens injured in Gaza. She is one of the select few who have been able to receive care in the U.S.
November 11, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Sara Bsaiso, now 18, has undergone several surgeries since she was injured in December 2023. She said she is getting better every day but her only dream right now is “stability," Aug. 2024.
November 10, 2024 at 3:14 PM

Israel, Hamas cease-fire talks stalled: Qatari officials

Qatar suspended its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel after growing frustration with the lack of progress on a cease-fire deal for Gaza.
November 10, 2024 at 3:14 PM
VIDEO: Israel, Hamas cease-fire talks stalled: Qatari officials
November 9, 2024 at 11:51 PM

War in Gaza approaches grim 400-day milestone

The war between Israel and Hamas is nearing a grim 400-day milestone as the fighting continues in the Gaza Strip.
November 9, 2024 at 11:51 PM
VIDEO: War in Gaza approaches grim 400-day milestone
November 9, 2024 at 6:36 PM

Israeli soccer fans suffer 'anti-Semitic attacks' in violent Amsterdam incident

At least five people have been hospitalized and 62 others detained after a night of violence targeting Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam Thursday night, authorities said.
November 9, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Israeli football supporters and Dutch youth clash near Amsterdam Central station, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 8, 2024, in this still image obtained from a social media video. X/iAnnet/via REUTERS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT.      TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
November 9, 2024 at 2:01 AM

Israeli soccer fans suffer 'anti-Semitic attacks' in Amsterdam: Authorities

The attacks were fueled by social media calls to attack Jews before the game on Thursday, according to Dutch officials. Five Israelis were hospitalized and 62 people were arrested.
November 9, 2024 at 2:01 AM
VIDEO: Israeli soccer fans suffer 'anti-Semitic attacks' in Amsterdam: Authorities
November 8, 2024 at 11:50 PM

Israeli soccer fans suffer 'anti-Semitic attacks' in Amsterdam incident: Officials

At least five people have been hospitalized and 62 others detained after a night of violence targeting Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam Thursday night, authorities said.
November 8, 2024 at 11:50 PM
At least five people have been hospitalized and 62 others detained after a night of violence targeting Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam Thursday night, authorities said.
November 8, 2024 at 4:45 PM

Mother of Oct. 7 victim holds out hope for return of son’s remains

Ayelet Samerano’s 21-year-old son, Jonathan, was killed by Hamas terrorists at the Supernova music festival.
November 8, 2024 at 4:45 PM
VIDEO: Mother of Oct. 7 victim holds out hope for return of son’s remains
November 1, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Israeli airstrikes leave 6 paramedics dead in Lebanon

Six paramedics were killed by Israeli forces in Lebanon on Thursday, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
November 1, 2024 at 3:48 PM
VIDEO: Israeli airstrikes leave 6 paramedics dead in Lebanon
November 1, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Running group dedicating NYC marathon to hostages held by Hamas

Bobby Davis is among the runners representing the Daniella Moffson Foundation, a nonprofit that supports survivors of the Nova music festival massacre.
November 1, 2024 at 3:47 PM
VIDEO: Running group dedicating NYC marathon to hostages held by Hamas
1 month ago

IDF issues further Baalbek airstrike warning in east Lebanon

For the second consecutive day, the IDF ordered residents of the city of Baalbek in eastern Lebanon to flee their homes ahead of imminent airstrikes. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
1 month ago
VIDEO: IDF issues further Baalbek airstrike warning in east Lebanon
1 month ago

Polio vaccination campaign paused in Gaza, UNICEF warns of 'humanitarian collapse'

Intense fighting in northern Gaza has led health officials to pause the second round the polio vaccination campaign as UNICEF warns of a possible "humanitarian collapse."
1 month ago
Palestinian child is vaccinated against polio during the second round of a vaccination campaign, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, Oct. 14, 2024.
1 month ago

US struggles to get answers on 'horrifying' Israeli strike in northern Gaza

Ahead of the election, the Biden administration's handling of the war has become a political flash point.
1 month ago
People search the rubble for missing persons at the site of an Israeli strike a day earlier that hit the Al-Loh family home in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, Oct. 30, 2024.