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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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