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Drone strike launched toward Netanyahu's house, Israeli government says

Israel’s government says a drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s house on Saturday, with no casualties
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Israeli security forces secure a road near where Israel's government says a drone launched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's house in Caesarea, Israel Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
October 19, 2024 at 4:17 AM

Israel unearths Hezbollah's web of tunnels in southern Lebanon

Israeli forces have spent much of the past year destroying Hamas’ vast underground network in Gaza
October 19, 2024 at 4:17 AM
Israeli soldiers display to the media what they say is Hezbollah gear found during their ground operation in southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Sam McNeil)
October 19, 2024 at 12:10 AM

Hamas terror leader reportedly killed by gunshot to the head

The Israel Defense Forces released new video showing a tank opening fire on a building where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar had taken shelter.
October 19, 2024 at 12:10 AM
VIDEO: Hamas terror leader reportedly killed by gunshot to the head
October 18, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Father of hostage held by Hamas speaks on state of war after Sinwar’s death

Jonathan Dekel-Chen, the father of an Israeli-American hostage held by Hamas, said, “There is a moment now to get the right thing done” after Sinwar’s death.
October 18, 2024 at 8:31 PM
VIDEO: Father of hostage held by Hamas speaks on state of war after Sinwar’s death
October 18, 2024 at 7:42 PM

What comes next after Sinwar’s death?

Officials and experts weigh in on the impacts of the Hamas leaders’ death.
October 18, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Hamas Gaza leader Yahya Al Sinwar attends a press conference after Hamas announcing his victory in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Mar. 10, 2021.
October 18, 2024 at 7:24 PM

'Beyond horrific' conditions in northern Gaza as hunger soars, supplies dwindle

International aid organizations are warning of "beyond horrific" conditions in northern Gaza with a lack of food and hospitals struggling to care for patients.
October 18, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Men carry injured woman to be evacuated in the Jabalia camp for Palestinian refugees in the northern Gaza Strip, Oct. 9, 2024.
October 18, 2024 at 6:01 PM

The impact of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, resident and senior fellow at The Atlantic Council, discusses the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
October 18, 2024 at 6:01 PM
VIDEO: The impact of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip
October 18, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Yahya Sinwar's death raises questions about future of Hamas

There is speculation about another group filling the void and creating a new threat, as well as concerns about the fate of the remaining hostages in Gaza.
October 18, 2024 at 5:56 PM
VIDEO: Yahya Sinwar's death raises questions about future of Hamas
October 18, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Yahya Sinwar’s death creates ‘unclear’ path: Former counterterrorism official

Former NSC senior director for counterterrorism Javed Ali discusses the possibility of a cease-fire or hostage deal in the wake of the Hamas leader’s death.
October 18, 2024 at 3:32 PM
VIDEO: Yahya Sinwar’s death creates ‘unclear’ path: Former counterterrorism official
October 18, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Is a Gaza future without Hamas possible?

Yousef Munayyer, an author and expert on Palestinian-Israeli relations, discusses the impact Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s death could have on the region.
October 18, 2024 at 2:54 PM
VIDEO: Is a Gaza future without Hamas possible?
October 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM

What Yahya Sinwar’s death mean for the future of Hamas

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, resident and senior fellow at The Atlantic Council, discusses the death of one of the key architects of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
October 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
VIDEO: What Yahya Sinwar’s death mean for the future of Hamas
October 18, 2024 at 2:12 PM

Biden administration reacts to Hamas leader’s death

President Joe Biden is optimistic that Yahya Sinwar’s death is the watershed moment that will finally restart negotiations for a cease-fire hostage release deal.
October 18, 2024 at 2:12 PM
VIDEO: Biden administration reacts to Hamas leader’s death
October 18, 2024 at 1:40 PM

Israel kills mastermind of Oct. 7 massacre

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who has been credited as the mastermind behind the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, was killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, according to Israel's Foreign Minister.
October 18, 2024 at 1:40 PM
VIDEO: Israel kills mastermind of Oct. 7 massacre
October 18, 2024 at 1:38 PM

Fallout after Hamas leader killed

ABC News’ Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz has more on the potential impact of Yahya Sinwar’s killing and the U.S.’ reaction.
October 18, 2024 at 1:38 PM
VIDEO: Fallout after Hamas leader killed
October 18, 2024 at 1:19 PM

Lebanon's civilian population suffers under Israeli military strikes

Israel is attacking formerly safe locations in Lebanon as it expands its hunt for Hezbollah.
October 18, 2024 at 1:19 PM
An Israeli airstrike leveled this three-story building that locals say was a family home. All 16 residents were killed, according to a relative.
October 18, 2024 at 11:20 AM

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed by IDF, Israel says

The Israeli foreign minister said Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was among three people killed in an operation in the Gaza Strip.
October 18, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Hamas leader Yehya Al-Sinwar attends a rally in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip January 7, 2016.
October 18, 2024 at 9:39 AM

Biden, Harris say Sinwar's death offers chance to end Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Biden spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about how to use this opportunity to "bring the war to a close," the White House said.
October 18, 2024 at 9:39 AM
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the initial impacts of Hurricane Milton, as well as the Federal government's ongoing support to State and local officials in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive office building in Washington, Oct. 10, 2024.
October 18, 2024 at 12:30 AM

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza by Israeli forces: Officials

Sinwar was killed by Israeli Defense Forces in the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz. He was considered the mastermind behind the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
October 18, 2024 at 12:30 AM
VIDEO: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza by Israeli forces: Officials
October 18, 2024 at 12:05 AM

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, officials say

Israel Defense Forces confirmed Yahya Sinwar, dubbed the "Butcher of Khan Yunis," was killed on Thursday. Mick Mulroy and Javed Ali join ABC News' Kayna Whitworth.
October 18, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, officials say
October 17, 2024 at 9:02 PM

What to know about Yahya Sinwar, the former Hamas leader

Israeli officials confirmed Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed on Thursday.
October 17, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Yahya Sinwar, leader of the Palestinian Hamas Islamist movement takes part in a rally organized to mark the movement's 35th founding anniversary, in Gaza City, Palestine, Dec. 14, 2022.
October 17, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Biden addresses killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

U.S. officials have said Sinwar was the chief obstacle to a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.
October 17, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Biden addresses killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
October 17, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Harris on killing of Hamas leader: 'He had American blood on his hands'

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke from Milwaukee following the announcement of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death by Israeli officials Thursday.
October 17, 2024 at 7:31 PM
VIDEO: Harris on killing of Hamas leader: 'He had American blood on his hands'
October 17, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza by IDF forces, Israel says

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Israel Foreign Minister Israel Katz said.
October 17, 2024 at 5:16 PM
VIDEO: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza by IDF forces, Israel says
October 17, 2024 at 3:38 PM

Assassinations leave Yahya Sinwar de facto Hamas leader, top Israeli target: Experts

With senior leadership of Hamas shattered by a series of assassinations, Yahya Sinwar now appears to be the de facto boss of the terrorist organization, experts said.
October 17, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Yahya Sinwar, leader of the Palestinian Hamas Islamist movement takes part in a rally organized to mark the movement's 35th founding anniversary, in Gaza City, Palestine, Dec. 14, 2022.
October 17, 2024 at 2:49 PM

IDF 'checking the possibility' Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza

The 62-year-old has served as Hamas' leader in Gaza since 2017 and assumed leadership of the group's Political Bureau after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July.
October 17, 2024 at 2:49 PM
The 62-year-old has served as Hamas' leader in Gaza since 2017 and assumed leadership of the group's Political Bureau after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July.
October 17, 2024 at 2:14 PM

US strikes Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

The Houthis are backed by Iran and have taken credit for attacking ships in the Red Sea over the past year in response to the war in Gaza.
October 17, 2024 at 2:14 PM
VIDEO: US strikes Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
October 17, 2024 at 2:10 PM

US military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

The U.S. military struck weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen, a U.S. official told ABC News.
October 17, 2024 at 2:10 PM
The U.S. military struck weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen, a U.S. official told ABC News.
October 17, 2024 at 2:09 PM

Israel sets targets in Iran, sources say

Meanwhile the U.S. State Department warns Americans to leave Lebanon.
October 17, 2024 at 2:09 PM
VIDEO:  Israel sets targets in Iran, sources say
October 17, 2024 at 10:16 AM

Why America's THAAD defense deployment to Israel is a 'gamble' in Iran conflict

Around 100 U.S. troops will soon be on active duty in Israel to help defend the country against the potent missile threat from Iran and its regional allies.
October 17, 2024 at 10:16 AM
This file photo provided by the U.S. Air Force shows a U.S. Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) at Fort Bliss, Texas, on Feb. 23, 2019.
October 17, 2024 at 2:16 AM

Lebanon's civilians pay a high price

ABC News' James Longman attends a funeral for members of a Lebanese family killed in an Israeli airstrike on nearby Hezbollah targets and visits what remains of some of their homes.
October 17, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Lebanon's civilians pay a high price
October 16, 2024 at 8:35 PM

Hospitals, health care workers are under attack in Lebanon: WHO

The World Health Organization said hospitals and health care workers are under attack in Lebanon with at least 23 attacks recorded as of Sept.17.
October 16, 2024 at 8:35 PM
A nurse treats an unidentified patient who was seriously injured in an Israeli airstrike, at Geitaoui Hospital, Oct. 7, 2024, in Beirut, Lebanon.
October 16, 2024 at 5:49 PM

Netanyahu says Israel won't accept 'unilateral cease-fire' in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comments came during a phone call with President Emmanuel Macron of France, according to a readout of the conversation from Netanyahu's office.
October 16, 2024 at 5:49 PM
VIDEO: Netanyahu says Israel won't accept 'unilateral ceasefire' in Lebanon
October 16, 2024 at 3:26 PM

US letter to Israel ‘not an ultimatum’: Analyst

Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment discusses the Biden administration’s threat to pull future weapons funding if Israel does not boost humanitarian aid to Gaza and protect civilians.
October 16, 2024 at 3:26 PM
VIDEO: US letter to Israel ‘not an ultimatum’: Analyst
October 16, 2024 at 3:05 PM

US tells Israel to increase Gaza aid or face losing American military aid

The Biden administration is threatening to pull future weapons funding if Israel does not boost humanitarian aid to Gaza and protect civilians.
October 16, 2024 at 3:05 PM
VIDEO: US tells Israel to increase Gaza aid or face losing American military aid
October 16, 2024 at 2:05 AM

US tells Israel to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza or risk military aid

U.S. officials demanded Israel improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days or face potential consequences, including possibly suspending arms transfers, Israeli sources told ABC News.
October 16, 2024 at 2:05 AM
VIDEO: US tells Israel to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza or risk military aid
October 15, 2024 at 7:26 PM

UNICEF spokesperson on dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza

UNICEF' James Elder joined ABC News Live to discuss the ongoing famine and hunger crisis in Gaza.
October 15, 2024 at 7:26 PM
VIDEO: UNICEF spokesperson on dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza
October 15, 2024 at 2:31 PM

White House pushes for restraint in Israel’s response to Iran

Israel has assured the Biden administration it will not hit Iranian oil or nuclear sites as the Middle East waits for Israel to retaliate for Iran’s missile barrage earlier this month.
October 15, 2024 at 2:31 PM
VIDEO: White House pushes for restraint in Israel’s response to Iran
October 15, 2024 at 6:39 AM

Antimissile system, 100 troops sent to Israel from the US

The U.S. is sending an advanced antimissile system to Israel, along with about 100 American troops to help operate it. The move comes ahead of Israel's expected retaliation in Iran. 
October 15, 2024 at 6:39 AM
Antimissile system, 100 troops sent to Israel from the US
October 15, 2024 at 5:18 AM

Sending a THAAD air defense system to Israel adds to strain on US Army forces

U.S. Army leaders say the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel and roughly 100 soldiers to operate it will add to strains on the Army’s air defense forces
October 15, 2024 at 5:18 AM
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth talks with soldiers at Fort Jackson, a U.S. Army Training Center, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
October 15, 2024 at 2:34 AM

Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin describe their healing journey and lasting pride

ABC News' Matt Gutman speaks with the parents of late Hamas-held hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin to discuss their grief. The 23-year-old American-Israeli was murdered after nearly one year in captivity.
October 15, 2024 at 2:34 AM
Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin describe their healing journey and lasting pride
October 14, 2024 at 10:34 PM

Slain Israeli-American hostage's parents reflect on mission: Reporter's notebook

Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin, the parents of slain Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, speak with ABC News' Matt Gutman about their grief.
October 14, 2024 at 10:34 PM
ABC News' Matt Gutman interviews Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
October 14, 2024 at 9:11 PM

Aid agencies warn of impending humanitarian disaster in northern Gaza

Those in northern Gaza say they fear they could die "at any moment."
October 14, 2024 at 9:11 PM
A boy watches a smoke plume rise while standing in the balcony of the Rafei school, being used as a displacement shelter, in the Jabalia camp for Palestinian refugees in the northern Gaza Strip on Oct. 9, 2024 amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas.
October 14, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Thousands killed and displaced across Lebanon

Nearly one quarter of the Lebanese population has been displaced by Israel's military campaign there, the country's caretaker prime minister has said.
October 14, 2024 at 8:36 PM
VIDEO: Thousands killed and displaced across Lebanon
October 14, 2024 at 7:23 PM

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside New York Stock Exchange

Dozens of people protesting Israel’s war in Gaza have been arrested in a sit-in outside the New York Stock Exchange
October 14, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Anti-Israel protesters occupy an area in front of the New York Stock Exchange, left, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
October 14, 2024 at 2:40 PM

US sends missile defense system to Israel in wake of Iran attack

Yousef Munayyer, an author and expert on Palestinian-Israeli relations, said he fears this deployment will only escalate tensions in the region.
October 14, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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October 14, 2024 at 1:39 PM

US sending anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel

A Pentagon official says the action was intended to “bolster Israel’s air defenses following Iran’s unprecedented attacks.”
October 14, 2024 at 1:39 PM
VIDEO: US sending anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel
October 14, 2024 at 11:18 AM

Netanyahu mulls plan to empty northern Gaza of civilians and cut off aid to those left inside

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is examining a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an attempt to starve out Hamas militants
October 14, 2024 at 11:18 AM
FILE - Palestinian women and their children walk though destruction in the wake of an Israeli air and ground offensive in Jebaliya, northern Gaza Strip after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, on May 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Enas Rami)
October 14, 2024 at 1:59 AM

US sending anti-missile defense system to Israel

The system, which deploys 100 U.S. troops to operate, is intended to help Israel fend off any future attacks from Iran.
October 14, 2024 at 1:59 AM
VIDEO: US sending anti-missile defense system to Israel
October 13, 2024 at 2:32 PM

5 UN peacekeeping troops injured in South Lebanon as Israel’s invasion expands

The United Nations accused Israeli troops of firing directly at their positions and damaging their bases as Israel expanded its invasion in southern Lebanon.
October 13, 2024 at 2:32 PM
VIDEO: 5 UN peacekeeping troops injured in South Lebanon as Israel’s invasion expands
October 12, 2024 at 2:39 PM

Israeli strikes hit central Beirut, killing 20

Israeli airstrikes hit central Beirut, destroying a building and killing more than 20 people. ABC News' James Longman reports from Beirut.
October 12, 2024 at 2:39 PM
VIDEO: Israeli strikes hit central Beirut, killing 20