Israel-Hamas at war
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December 20, 2024 at 7:31 AM

For thousands of Jews, Israel doesn't feel safe after Oct. 7. So they're leaving

Israelis are increasingly moving out of the country since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack shattered any sense of safety
December 20, 2024 at 7:31 AM
Michal Harel and her husband Avital Epstein show the website they set up to help Israelis navigate a move to Canada in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Rob Gillies)
December 19, 2024 at 2:08 PM

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's rebel-held capital and port city after Houthi attack targets Israel

Israel launched two waves of airstrikes on Yemen overnight, killing at least nine people, according to the Houthi-controlled satellite channel al-Masirah
December 19, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Firefighters work at the scene of an Israeli airstrike on the Haziz power station in southern Sanaa, Yemen, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. A series of intense Israeli airstrikes rocked Yemen's rebel-held capital and a port city early Thursday, killing at least nine people, according to officials. This attack came shortly after a Houthi missile targeted central Israel. (AP Photo/Osamah Abdulrahman)
December 18, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Mourners react during the funeral of Palestinian woman Hanaa Mansour, who was killed in an Israeli strike on a tent camp sheltering displaced people, at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Dec. 18, 2024.
December 18, 2024 at 7:13 PM

CIA Director heads to Qatar for Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks

ABC News' Marcus Moore reports on the latest developments in cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas.
December 18, 2024 at 7:13 PM
VIDEO: CIA Director heads to Qatar for Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks
December 18, 2024 at 7:12 PM

WFP official says 'there's no law or order' in Gaza

Head of Emergency Communications for the World Food Programme, Jonathan Dumont talks about the breakdown of infrastructure in Gaza and the struggle to get aid in to civilians.
December 18, 2024 at 7:12 PM
VIDEO: WFP official says 'there's no law or order' in Gaza
December 18, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Trump's return creates uncertainty in Middle East

The upcoming change in the White House has created uncertainty in the Middle East, with President-elect Donald Trump standing as an unpredictable element.
December 18, 2024 at 4:03 PM
In 2019, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu renamed a planned settlement "Trump Heights" after he became the first Western leader to officially recognize Israel's control over the Golan Heights.
December 18, 2024 at 3:21 PM

Israel launching more strikes on Syria 'a real concern'

Kings College London’s ICSR Associate Fellow Broderick McDonald says further fighting in the region will allow ISIS to "expands its operations and ramp up attacks."
December 18, 2024 at 3:21 PM
VIDEO: Israel launching more strikes on Syria 'a real concern'
December 18, 2024 at 1:30 AM

What is Hamas?

Hamas was founded in 1987 as an offshoot of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood.
December 18, 2024 at 1:30 AM
Hamas was founded in 1987 as an offshoot of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood.
December 17, 2024 at 6:26 AM

Mother of American journalist kidnapped in Syria pleads for pause in Israeli strikes

In a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Debra Tice said her family has "credible information" that her son Austin may have been held in a prison near a bombing site.
December 17, 2024 at 6:26 AM
VIDEO: Mother of American journalist kidnapped in Syria pleads for pause in Israeli strikes
December 17, 2024 at 3:49 AM

Gaza schools targeted in series of airstrikes as death toll passes 45,000

A series of airstrikes over the weekend in Gaza has pushed the death toll to over 45,000, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
December 17, 2024 at 3:49 AM
People inspect the damage following Israeli strikes on the Ahmad Abdulaziz UNRWA-run school currently housing displaced families in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Dec. 16, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement.
December 17, 2024 at 3:32 AM

What a second Trump presidency might mean for the Golan Heights and the West Bank

ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on how the second Trump presidency could impact whether Israel allows Jewish settlers to stake claims to disputed territory in the Golan Heights and the West Bank.
December 17, 2024 at 3:32 AM
What a second Trump presidency might mean for the Golan Heights and the West Bank
December 17, 2024 at 2:09 AM

Gaza schools targeted in series of Israeli airstrikes as death toll climbs

A series of recent Israeli airstrikes across Gaza has pushed the death toll in Gaza above 45,000, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry.
December 17, 2024 at 2:09 AM
A series of recent Israeli airstrikes across Gaza has pushed the death toll in Gaza above 45,000, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry.
December 16, 2024 at 6:19 PM

Israel launches strikes in Syria

The strikes are designed to demolish military capabilities built up by Bashar Assad as the Israelis push to expand settlements in Golan Heights, a Syrian territory annexed by Israel in 1967.
December 16, 2024 at 6:19 PM
VIDEO: Israel launches strikes in Syria
December 16, 2024 at 11:37 AM

Israel ramps up assault in Syria

ABC News' chief international correspondent James Longman reports from Damascus as Israeli military forces target weapon facilities and air defenses in Syria.
December 16, 2024 at 11:37 AM
VIDEO: Israel ramps up assault in Syria
December 16, 2024 at 3:22 AM

At least 15 dead after Israeli airstrike on school in Gaza

Gaza Civil Defense said the strike hit Ahmed Abdul Aziz School near Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
December 16, 2024 at 3:22 AM
VIDEO: At least 15 dead after Israeli airstrike on school in Gaza
December 14, 2024 at 9:35 PM

Thousands of Gazans left with life-altering disabilities

The humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict in Gaza has left in its wake thousands of people with life-altering disabilities.
December 14, 2024 at 9:35 PM
A general view of Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on Dec. 5, 2024.
December 13, 2024 at 5:11 PM

Brother of Israeli hostage to speak at UN

Amit Levy’s sister, Naama, is being held captive by Hamas after being kidnapped along with six other women on Oct. 7, 2023.
December 13, 2024 at 5:11 PM
VIDEO: Brother of Israeli hostage to speak at UN
December 12, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Freed Israeli hostage waits for husband's release

Aviva Siegel, who was once held hostage by Hamas, talks about holding out hope for her husband's release as he remains in Hamas captivity.
December 12, 2024 at 7:03 PM
VIDEO: Freed Israeli hostage waits for husband's release
December 11, 2024 at 8:32 PM

Parents of Israeli-American hostage fighting for his release

The parents of Edan Alexander are calling on both the Biden and incoming Trump administrations to get their son back.
December 11, 2024 at 8:32 PM
VIDEO: Parents of Israeli-American hostage fighting for his release
December 11, 2024 at 3:24 PM

IDF says they've destroyed almost all Assad regime capability

Retired Israeli brigadier general Assaf Orion and ABC News’ Britt Clennett discuss the Israel Defense Forces’ airstrikes which have destroyed most of Assad regime army's capability throughout Syria.
December 11, 2024 at 3:24 PM
VIDEO: IDF says they've destroyed almost all Assad regime capability
December 11, 2024 at 3:10 AM

Israel's Netanyahu takes the stand in long-running corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to knock down the corruption charges against him as he took the stand in his long-running trial
December 11, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the district court for his long-running trial for alleged corruption, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (Menahem Kahana/Pool Photo via AP)
December 10, 2024 at 8:38 AM

Netanyahu's trial for alleged corruption centers on these three cases

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will testify in court for the first time, facing charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate affairs
December 10, 2024 at 8:38 AM
FILE - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a session of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, Monday Nov.18, 2024.(AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg, File)
December 10, 2024 at 5:02 AM

Netanyahu set to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to testify for the first time Tuesday in a trial against him on corruption allegations
December 10, 2024 at 5:02 AM
FILE - All 15 of Israel's Supreme Court justices appear for the first time in the country's history to look at the legality of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious judicial overhaul in Jerusalem on Sept. 12, 2023. (Debbie Hill/Pool via AP, File)
December 9, 2024 at 8:52 AM

Israel claims Hezbollah violated ceasefire, strikes Hezbollah target in Lebanon

The Israeli Air Force struck a storage facility in southern Lebanon, claiming Hezbollah was operating "within a weapons storage facility."
December 9, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Destroyed buildings in the village of Kfar Kila, southern Lebanon, are seen from northern Israel, Dec. 3, 2024.
December 8, 2024 at 8:38 PM

Latest Israeli airstrikes kill at least 14, including children: Gaza health officials

Palestinian health officials say Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza have killed at least 14 people including children, while the bombing of a hospital in northern Gaza has wounded a half-dozen patients
December 8, 2024 at 8:38 PM
A Palestinian man mourns over the body of a victim following an Israeli bombardment, at the morgue of Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
December 6, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Some ailing kids die waiting for Israeli permission to leave Gaza for treatment

UNICEF estimates that 2,500 ailing children need immediate evacuation from Gaza for treatment abroad
December 6, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Sondos Abu Libda, right, smiles at her son Osaid Shaheen, who is nearly 2, in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Nov. 15, 2024. Osaid faces having his eyes removed after Israel rejected his evacuation for treatment of cancer in his retinas. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
December 4, 2024 at 3:23 PM

Israeli forces conduct strike in Syria

The Israel Defense Forces said it conducted a strike in Damascus on Tuesday, to target Salman Nemer Jamaa, Hezbollah's representative to the Syrian military.
December 4, 2024 at 3:23 PM
VIDEO: Israeli forces conduct strike in Syria
December 3, 2024 at 6:36 PM

UNRWA official discusses brother’s death in Gaza and aid challenges

UNRWA head of philanthropy, discusses why he believes his brother was killed in an Israeli airstrike and the agency's challenges in getting aid to the region.
December 3, 2024 at 6:36 PM
UNRWA official discusses brother’s death in Gaza and aid challenges
December 3, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Gaza teen receiving medical care in US after double leg amputation

Ahmed Abu Obayda, 15, was injured during a missile strike in Gaza in February. He has been brought to the United States for medical treatment.
December 3, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Ahmed Abu Obayda speaks with KGO in Oakland, Calif.
December 3, 2024 at 3:46 PM

IDF launches fresh strikes into south Lebanon

The ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are responses to ceasefire violations by the Iranian-backed militant group.
December 3, 2024 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: IDF launches fresh strikes into south Lebanon
December 3, 2024 at 8:56 AM

American-Israeli soldier believed to be hostage died during Oct. 7 attack

Omer Maxim Neutra, an American-Israeli soldier, was among those killed on Oct. 7, 2023, Israel said on Monday.
December 3, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Orna Neutra, mother of American hostage Omer Neutra, wears a t-shirt bearing his face, during a press conference ahead of the six month anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks.
December 3, 2024 at 1:28 AM

IDF confirms death of US-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra

It was previously believed that hostage Omer Neutra, 21, was among those taken into Gaza. However, it has been confirmed that he died on Oct. 7, 2023, the same day that Hamas attacked Israel.
December 3, 2024 at 1:28 AM
VIDEO: IDF confirms death of US-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra
December 2, 2024 at 2:53 PM

IDF confirms death of US-Israeli hostage

Missing U.S.-Israeli soldier Omer Neutra, 21, was believed to have been taken into Gaza as a hostage during the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, but the IDF confirmed he was killed during the attacks.
December 2, 2024 at 2:53 PM
VIDEO: IDF confirms death of US-Israeli hostage
December 2, 2024 at 11:07 AM

Hamas releases video of US hostage

Hamas released a propaganda video of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander and his family renewed their push for his release after being held hostage for more than 400 days.
December 2, 2024 at 11:07 AM
VIDEO: Hamas releases video of US hostage
December 1, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Biden team wants to finish strong on Ukraine, Gaza

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said President Joe Biden is looking to make as much progress as possible on foreign policy before he leaves office next month.
December 1, 2024 at 8:14 PM
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan appears on "This Week," Dec. 1, 2024.
December 1, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Israeli-American hostage seen in Hamas propaganda video

Hamas released a propaganda video on Saturday that appears to show Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander who was kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023.
December 1, 2024 at 3:05 PM
VIDEO: Israeli-American hostage seen in Hamas propaganda video
November 28, 2024 at 11:58 AM

Celebration in streets of Beirut as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins

President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that a deal has been reached between Israel and Hezbollah to halt the fighting for 60 days after weeks of intensive negotiations. 
November 28, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Celebration in streets of Beirut as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins
November 27, 2024 at 3:19 PM

Israeli-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect as many in Lebanon are left homeless

A ceasefire went into effect after Israel's Cabinet approved the U.S.-backed proposal to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah after prolonged negotiations. ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports.
November 27, 2024 at 3:19 PM
VIDEO: Israeli-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect as many in Lebanon are left homeless
November 27, 2024 at 3:12 PM

'Hamas has a choice to make,' Biden says, after Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire accepted

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a deal brokered by the U.S. "to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah."
November 27, 2024 at 3:12 PM
President Joe Biden speaks about a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Nov. 26, 2024, in Washington.
November 27, 2024 at 3:05 PM

US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect

President Joe Biden confirmed on Tuesday that after weeks of intensive negotiations, a deal had been struck between Israel and Hezbollah to end the fighting for 60 days.
November 27, 2024 at 3:05 PM
VIDEO: US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect
November 27, 2024 at 10:20 AM

Israeli Cabinet approves ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah

The ceasefire went into effect 4 a.m. Wednesday, local time, which was five hours after the ceasefire agreement was announced.
November 27, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Palestinian refugees camp of Rashidiyeh near the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, on Nov. 26, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah.
November 27, 2024 at 2:31 AM

Israel approves a temporary ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah

Pres. Biden announced a temporary ceasefire deal brokered by U.S. and France to end the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel, after Israeli airstrikes rained down on Beirut.
November 27, 2024 at 2:31 AM
VIDEO: Israel approves a temporary ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah
November 26, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Biden says Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a deal brokered by the U.S. "to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah."
November 26, 2024 at 9:17 PM
VIDEO: Biden says Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire
November 26, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Netanyahu recommends approval of ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah

Benjamin Netanyahu made the announcement in a taped message.
November 26, 2024 at 7:31 PM
VIDEO: Netanyahu recommends approval of ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah
November 26, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Israeli ambassador to UN on what happens after cease-fire proposal

Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, said Hezbollah “learned a lesson” after starting a war with Israel.
November 26, 2024 at 4:35 PM
VIDEO: Israeli ambassador to UN on what happens after cease-fire proposal
November 26, 2024 at 3:34 PM

Details of Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal emerge

A cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah would begin soon after its announcement, according to an Israeli source with knowledge of the potential deal. ABC News’ James Longman reports.
November 26, 2024 at 3:34 PM
VIDEO: Details of Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal emerge
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut suburbs
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 6 injured after Israel hit by large barrage of Hezbollah rockets: IDF
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Hezbollah fired around 185 rockets into Israel, IDF says
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Hamas claims Israeli hostage killed in Northern Gaza