Israel-Hamas at war
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May 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM

Aid trucks looted in southern Gaza as famine looms due to blockade: UN

Fifteen World Food Programme trucks were looted in southern Gaza late Thursday as 2 million people face "extreme hunger and famine without immediate action."
May 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
VIDEO: Aid trucks looted in southern Gaza as famine looms due to blockade: UN
May 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM

Aid trucks looted in southern Gaza as famine looms due to blockade: UN

Fifteen World Food Programme trucks were looted in southern Gaza late Thursday as 2 million people face "extreme hunger and famine without immediate action."
May 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Supplies provided by the World Food Programme on a truck carrying aid at the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza, before going into Gaza, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, May 22, 2025.
May 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM

Murdered Israeli Embassy workers yearned for peace, loved ones say

Friends and family of 30-year-old Yaron Lischinsky and his 26-year-old girlfriend Sarah Milgrim are describing the couple as lovely people who yearned for peace.
May 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
People attend a candlelight vigil at Lafayette Square across from the White House in Washington, May 22, 2025, following a shooting that left two people dead.
May 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM

Israeli Embassy staffers killed in shooting were 'young couple with a bright future'

Two members of the Israeli Embassy staff were gunned down outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, officials said.
May 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Undated photo of staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, Israeli citizen Yaron Lischinsky and U.S. citizen Sarah Milgrim, who were shot and killed while leaving an event at a Jewish museum in Washington, May 21, 2025.
May 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Humanitarian groups work to respond to Gaza’s hunger crisis

Dr. Zaher Sahloul, the president and co-founder of MedGlobal, discusses what he’s hearing from his team on the ground about efforts to help those in need.
May 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Humanitarian groups work to respond to Gaza’s hunger crisis
May 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM

Suspect in DC shooting outside Jewish museum charged with murder

A couple was shot and killed in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, law enforcement officials confirmed.
May 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
A member of the public with the Israeli flag draped over the shoulders stands close to the scene where two people were shot and killed at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, May 22, 2025.
May 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM

2 Israeli Embassy staffers killed in 'act of terror' in Washington, DC

Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim were identified by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar as the victims during a press conference on Thursday morning.
May 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
VIDEO: 2 Israeli Embassy staffers killed in 'act of terror' in Washington, DC
May 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM

Satellite imagery appears to show construction of new aid distribution sites in Gaza

Satellite imagery appears to show construction of new aid distribution sites in Gaza.
May 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Satellite imagery appears to show the construction of new aid distribution sites in Rafah, Gaza.
May 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM

Israel's Netanyahu says 'it appears' Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was killed

Israel has likely killed Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a press conference on Wednesday.
May 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.
May 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Israel's Netanyahu says 'it appears' Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was killed

Sinwar is the current head of the terrorist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip. He took over from his brother in October 2024.
May 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
VIDEO: Israel's Netanyahu says 'it appears' Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was killed
May 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM

New Israeli strikes in Gaza as humanitarian crisis grows

Israel is under pressure from allies over its escalating bombing inside Gaza and the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis. 
May 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
VIDEO: New Israeli strikes in Gaza as humanitarian crisis grows
May 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon-Syria conflict: Slideshow

Photos of the Israel-Gaza-Lebanon-Syria conflict.
May 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Mourners react during the funeral of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, at Nasser hospital, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, May 21, 2025.
May 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM

Doctor details Gaza famine: 'We're not asking for miracles. We're asking for food'

A senior Palestinian pediatric doctor described the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as "unbelievable," witnessing children dying from hunger and preventable injuries.
May 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
A Palestinian woman carries flat bread made with ground lentils during a flour shortage, in her shelter in the Jabalia camp for refugees in the northern Gaza Strip, May 6, 2025.
May 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM

Doctor gives firsthand account of war in Gaza

Tom Potokar, a plastic surgeon and the founder of Interburns, recorded a video diary of what he has witnessed on the ground in Gaza since the war began.
May 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
VIDEO: Doctor gives firsthand account of war in Gaza
May 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Gaza ceasefire talks have not led anywhere, Qatari PM says

The recent Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar have not led anywhere yet, the Qatari prime minister said Tuesday, citing a "fundamental gap" between the two parties.
May 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Israeli military vehicles deploy at Israel's southern border with the Gaza Strip, May 20, 2025.
May 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM

Former American-Israeli hostages on adjusting to life of freedom

Keith and Aviva Siegel, who were held by Hamas for 484 and 51 days respectively, talk about their lives in and out of captivity.
May 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
VIDEO: Former American-Israeli hostages on adjusting to life of freedom
May 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM

Limited aid to Gaza isn’t enough, doctors say

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in the next 48 hours if supplies don’t reach them in time. ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports.
May 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
VIDEO: Limited aid to Gaza isn’t enough, doctors say
May 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Freed Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander’s parents describes emotional reunion

In their first interview since their son’s release by Hamas last week in a deal brokered by the U.S., Yael and Adi Alexander talk about what it was like reuniting with Edan.
May 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
VIDEO: Freed Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander’s parents describes emotional reunion
May 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM

IDF announces start of 'Operation Gideon's Chariots' Gaza ground offensive

Israeli Defense Forces have begun a new ground offensive in Gaza, dubbed "Operation Gideon's Chariots."
May 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Israeli army raid Balata village, east of the West Bank city of Nablus, and detained one Palestinian during the raid, on May 18, 2025.
May 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM

Family of Hamas hostage Edan Alexander recalls dramatic Gaza release

Edan Alexander -- the American-Israeli hostage freed from Gaza last week -- was "weak and exhausted" upon his dramatic release, his mother Yael told ABC News.
May 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Edan Alexander is reunited with his father Adi and mother Yael along with family members at Reim Military Base in Israel, May 12, 2025.
May 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM

Israel moving toward ‘full control of Gaza,’ Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that the resumption of a "basic" level of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip will be allowed. ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports.
May 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
VIDEO: Israel moving toward ‘full control of Gaza,’ Netanyahu says
May 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM

At least 153 dead after IDF operations intensify: Palestinian health ministry

The Israel Defense Forces said the operations are part of the "opening moves for Operation 'Gideon's Chariots' and the expansion of the campaign in Gaza."
May 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
At least 153 dead after IDF operations intensify: Palestinian health ministry
May 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM

Gaza crisis 'beyond atrocious' as IDF operations intensify, UN chief says

At least 153 people in Gaza were killed and hundreds more injured in the past 24 hours as IDF operations intensify, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
May 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Dozens of casualties and injuries have been reported after a strike by Israeli forces in Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza on May, 17th, 2025.
May 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Trump hits world stage with first major foreign trip to the Middle East

On “This Week,” ABC News’ chief Washington correspondent and co-anchor Jonathan Karl reports on Trump’s first presidential trip of his second term to the Middle East.
May 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
VIDEO: Trump hits world stage with first major foreign trip to the Middle East
May 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM

Israel launches deadly new Gaza offensive

Israeli officials say they are pressuring Hamas to release the remaining hostages.
May 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
VIDEO: Israel launches deadly new Gaza offensive
May 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Israel launches deadly new offensive in Gaza

At least 153 people were killed and 459 were injured in the past 24 hours as IDF operations intensify across the Gaza Strip, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health.
May 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
VIDEO: Israel launches deadly new offensive in Gaza
May 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM

Trump says he wants to help starving Palestinians in Gaza, establish 'freedom zone'

While visiting the Middle East, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is working very hard on Gaza and repeated his proposal to "make it a freedom zone."
May 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM
VIDEO: Trump says he wants to help starving Palestinians in Gaza, establish 'freedom zone'
May 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM

Brother of hostage Evyatar David continues to fight for his return from Gaza

Ilay David, brother of Israeli hostage Evyatar David, who is being held by Hamas, talks about holding out hope for his brother to be released.
May 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
VIDEO: Brother of hostage Evyatar David continues to fight for his return from Gaza
May 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM

What Trump’s Middle East trip could mean for the region

Dr. Qanta Ahmed, an author and member of the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the diplomatic gains that could come from President Donald Trump’s four-day trip.
May 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
VIDEO: What Trump’s Middle East trip could mean for the region
May 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Red Cross exec on the last living American to be freed by Hamas in Gaza

Fabrizio Carboni from the Red Cross speaks with ABC News’ Linsey Davis about Edan Alexander’s release after 584 days in captivity and the terrible conditions currently inside Gaza.
May 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
VIDEO: Red Cross exec on the last living American to be freed by Hamas in Gaza
May 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Gaza's entire population faces 'critical' levels of hunger: Report

Mercy Corps’ Kate Phillips-Barrasso discusses the report, which found that Gaza's 2.1 million residents will face a "crisis" level of food insecurity, or worse, from now through the end of September.
May 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
VIDEO: Gaza's entire population faces 'critical' levels of hunger: Report
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander reunites with family

Alexander, the last living American-Israeli hostage held by Hamas, was released on Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and the terrorist organization, the Israel Defense Forces said.
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
VIDEO: American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander reunites with family
May 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Israel launches deadly new strikes on Gaza

Israel launched a series of strikes on Gaza overnight, killing around 70 people and more than 20 children, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry.
May 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
VIDEO: Israel launches deadly new strikes on Gaza
May 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM

Israel reports 3 Houthi missiles fired in 24 hours amid plan to expand Gaza offensive

The Israel Defense Forces issued evacuation warnings for three ports in Houthi-controlled Yemen after the group fired three ballistic missiles.
May 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally in solidarity with Palestinians, in Sanaa, Yemen, on May 9, 2025.
May 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM

Family of Edan Alexander speak out following his release from captivity

"We are grateful and thankful," Edan's father told ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge.
May 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
VIDEO: Family of Edan Alexander speak out following his release from captivity
May 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM

He was freed by Hamas after 19 months. His overjoyed parents describe their reunion

The parents of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander say they always maintained hope he'd be released.
May 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Edan Alexander is reunited with his father Adi, mother Yael and a sibling at Reim Military Base in Israel, May 12, 2025.
May 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM

'One of the world's worst hunger crises' is unfolding in Gaza, according to WHO

Gaza's entire population is experiencing "critical" levels of hunger amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, according to a report published Monday.
May 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Palestinians queue for a portion of hot food distributed by a charity kitchen at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 5, 2025.
May 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity, in IDF custody

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, was released on Monday.
May 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Edan Alexander is reunited with his father Adi, mother Yael and a sibling at Reim Military Base in Israel, May 12, 2025.
May 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM

Hamas frees last living U.S. hostage Edan Alexander 584 days after Oct. 7th massacre

Edan Alexander and his family had an emotional reunion after his release.
May 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM
VIDEO: Hamas frees last living U.S. hostage Edan Alexander 584 days after Oct. 7th massacre
May 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM

Edan Alexander reunites with family after being freed from Hamas captivity

Footage released by an IDF spokesperson shows Edan Alexander's mother, Yael Alexander, reuniting with her son following his release from Hamas custody after being held hostage for 584 days.
May 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
VIDEO: Edan Alexander reunites with family after being freed from Hamas captivity
May 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas, speaks with mother by phone

Edan Alexander, 21, got to speak to his mother, Yael, by phone for the first time when he was in an Israel Defense Forces convoy, an Israeli official told ABC News.
May 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
VIDEO: American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas, speaks with mother by phone
May 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM

How the deal for the release of Edan Alexander unfolded

ABC News’ Ian Pannell, Shannon Kingston and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Mick Mulroy discuss the release of Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza.
May 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
VIDEO: How the deal for the release of Edan Alexander unfolded
May 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM

US hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander had been held captive in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023.
May 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
VIDEO: US hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas
May 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander set to be freed by Hamas

Alexander, who has been held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, is set to be released Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and the Palestinian group.
May 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
VIDEO: American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander set to be freed by Hamas
May 12, 2025 at 12:24 AM

Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander

Edan Alexander, who is from Tenafly, New Jersey, had volunteered for and was serving in the Israeli army when he was abducted from his base on Oct. 7, 2023.
May 12, 2025 at 12:24 AM
VIDEO: Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander
May 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Hamas announces plans to release American hostage

Hamas released a statement on Sunday saying that they plan to release Israeli soldier and U.S. citizen Edan Alexander.
May 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
VIDEO: Hamas announces plans to release American hostage
May 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM

Doctors, aid workers say Gaza is a 'catastrophe' after 2 months with no aid

Israel's total siege of Gaza is entering its third month. Doctors and aid workers said they are seeing malnourished children and hospitals running low on supplies.
May 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Palestinians queue for a portion of hot food distributed by a charity kitchen at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, May 5, 2025.
May 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Trump says possible news on Gaza ceasefire in '24 hours'

President Donald Trump, taking reporter questions in the Oval Office, was asked if he is planning a new ceasefire and hostage deal proposal for Israel and Hamas before his Middle East trip next week.
May 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
President Donald Trump, taking reporter questions in the Oval Office, was asked if he is planning a new ceasefire and hostage deal proposal for Israel and Hamas before his Middle East trip next week.
May 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM

Israel attacks Yemen airport after Houthi missile strike near Tel Aviv airport

"We call upon you to evacuate the airport area," the IDF said.
May 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Smoke billows after an Israeli airstrike on Houthi infrastructure, in Sana'a, Yemen, May 6, 2025.
May 6, 2025 at 7:04 AM

Israel approves plans to seize all of Gaza Strip in major escalation

Israel says it will seize control of the entire Gaza Strip, unless Hamas agrees to a hostage deal before President Trump finishes his trip to the Middle East next week.
May 6, 2025 at 7:04 AM
VIDEO: