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An aerial view shows a Syrian man waving the independence-era flag Syrian flag at Damascus' central Umayyad Square on Dec. 11, 2024.
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
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.