Protests in Support of Gaza Erupt Across the Mideast
Friday is a day of prayer in the Middle East, and this Friday was also a day of protest in support of the Palestinian people.
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C.I.A. Issued Warnings of Potential Gaza Flare-up Before Hamas Attack
Reports issued days before the Hamas attack did not foresee such a deadly strike, but did say rocket attacks were possible.
U.S. Cities Bolster Security at Religious Sites After Hamas Calls for Day of Protest
Officials increased patrols around religious institutions and public spaces across the country, as tensions in Jewish and Muslim communities mounted.
Arab Citizens of Israel Were Killed in the Hamas-Led Attacks
About two million of Israel’s citizens are Arab. Many identify as Palestinian or share close family ties with those in the West Bank and Gaza.
Thousands Flee Gaza After Israel Orders Mass Evacuation
Some Gaza residents feared this was the start of another permanent displacement like the one in 1948, when more than 700,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes in present-day Israel.
Hamas Attack on Israel Brings New Scrutiny of Group’s Ties to Iran
Officials from Iran and Hezbollah helped plan the attack, people familiar with the operation said, but the U.S. and its allies have not found evidence directly linking Tehran.
Palestinians Describe Calamity in Gaza as Israeli Bombing Intensifies
Airstrikes in Gaza have destroyed entire neighborhoods and forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. Plestia Alaqad and Nour AlSaqqa, both in their early 20s, shared what life is like under siege.
Israelis Rush to Volunteer and Donate After Hamas Attacks
A long-divided country is pulling together in a show of solidarity, donating everything from breast milk to high-tech help.
‘God bless America!’ Blinken receives emotional thank you from Israel
Tel Aviv (AFP) – Hearing firsthand from Israeli survivors of the massive Hamas assault, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken experienced a rare scene for a diplomat: a cheering crowd. During his 12-hour visit to Tel Aviv, Blinken declared, “The United…
Gaza Crisis Worsens as Israel Prepares a Possible Invasion
As Israel retaliates for the Hamas assault last weekend and plans a potential ground attack, its airstrikes have left Gazans without power, water and medical care.