The war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip was prompted after the terrorist organization launched a surprise attack on the country on Oct. 7. Hamas killed more than 1,000 Israelis and took nearly 200 hostages. Israel has retaliated in what it says is an attempt to dismantle Hamas. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that more than 2,500 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens as fighting expandsDoctors are working in hospitals lacking water, electricity, and essential supplies, all while the cold winter weather sets in.
Israeli military says it has expanded operations to every part of GazaIsrael's military has ordered more evacuations in the crowded south of Gaza, followed by heavy bombardment.
Israeli offensive shifts to southern Gaza, driving up death tollThe Health Ministry in Gaza says more than 200 Palestinians have been killed since fighting resumed Friday following a weeklong truce.
A mother's quest to save her American Israeli son from HamasRachel Goldberg is running to the ends of the Earth to save her only son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who is held hostage in Gaza.
Israel reportedly had knowledge of Hamas attack over a year agoThe New York Times reports that Israeli officials obtained a detailed blueprint outlining the Oct. 7 attack but dismissed it as aspirational.
Blaming Hamas for breaking cease-fire, Israel resumes combat in GazaIsrael and Hamas had been under a temporary cease-fire for a week, but resumed fighting after Israel said Hamas fired a rocket toward the country.
Hamas releases 8 more hostages from GazaAbout 100 hostages have been released by Hamas to Israel as fighting has paused during the last week.
Families of Americans held hostage by Hamas return to WashingtonFamilies of Americans held hostage in Gaza met with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., Wednesday as they pushed for more action.
AI is being used to create deepfake images of the war in GazaThe misinformation goes beyond images of war: There was even a deepfake of Palestinian American model Bella Hadid expressing her support for Israel.
State lawmakers on hunger strike call for permanent Gaza cease-fireNew York state lawmakers on a hunger strike tell Scripps News they want President Biden to call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas truce extended amid hostage negotiationsThe temporary cease-fire was originally only supposed to last four days, but it's now approaching a full week.
A family dog accompanies 12 hostages returned from Gaza on Tuesday17-year-old Mia Leimberg carried her family dog Bella with her when she was released from captivity in Gaza on Tuesday.
Gaza is becoming one of the world's worst humanitarian disastersWith nearly the entire population of Gaza forced out of their homes, the needs of civilians in the region are only expected to grow.
Loved ones of hostages freed by Hamas express bittersweet feelingsAs more relatives reunite with family members released by Hamas, their joy is tempered by the knowledge that many more hostages remain in captivity.
Israeli diplomat says fighting with Hamas will resume when truce liftsMark Regev, senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, joins Scripps News to talk through his country's war with Hamas.
Hamas releases 12 hostages as truce with Israel holdsTen Israelis and two foreign nationals were handed over to the International Red Cross, which took them back to Israel.
US military planes providing humanitarian aid for GazaThe first of three military planes will arrive in Egypt Tuesday as additional humanitarian aid reaches Gaza amid a pause in fighting.
The mental health journey ahead for freed hostagesIsrael Defense Forces officials say providing support is top priority, and a process they hope to repeat in the coming days.
Musk meeting with Israeli leaders amid concerns over antisemitism on XElon Musk met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, touring a kibbutz that was attacked by Hamas on Oct. 7 and prompted Israel to declare war.
Israel and Hamas extending truce another 2 daysThe cease-fire has brought batches of hostages held in Gaza back home to Israel in exchange for release of Palestinian prisoners.
Family member of 3 released Hamas hostages speaks out Scripps News talks to a family in Texas who says their cousin was just released after being in captivity with her young daughters for about 50 days.
Biden confirms 4-year-old American released by Hamas in hostage dealHamas militants attacked Kfar Azza on Oct. 7, killing Abigail Edan's parents. She sought shelter with neighbors, but they were all later captured.
Hamas releases third group of hostages in Gaza as part of truce dealThe Israel Defense Forces said 14 Israeli hostages and three foreign hostages transferred to the Red Cross based on information it received.
13 Israeli hostages, 4 foreigners released from captivity in GazaOn the first day of the four-day cease-fire, Hamas released 24 hostages and Israel freed 39 Palestinians.
Relatives of released hostages optimistic more will be releasedQatar, which helped negotiate a swap with Israel, said the freed hostages included 12 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines.
24 hostages freed by Hamas make it to Israel during 4-day truceThe first batch of freed hostages were in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners being held in Israel.
Families of Hamas hostages set to be freed Friday have been notifiedThe hostage release proceedings, which include a four-day pause in fighting, were delayed from Thursday to Friday.
German police raid properties of Hamas supporters in Berlin, elsewhereThis comes after the German government implemented a formal ban on any activity by or in support of the terrorist group.
Israel unveils alleged Hamas hideout under Shifa Hospital in GazaIsrael alleges Hamas used a network of bunkers and tunnels underneath Shifa Hospital. It showed journalists a portion of the network on Wednesday.
Families of Hamas hostages tentatively hopeful for loved ones' returnIn a Scripps News interview, Moran Alony discusses the agonizing wait ahead to learn if any of his six abducted relatives will be freed.
Jewish Americans feel targeted amid antisemitism, Israel-Hamas warAccording to the Anti-Defamation League, reports of antisemitic acts in the U.S. have quadrupled since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out.
Pope meets with relatives of Israeli hostages and PalestiniansSince the conflict started, the Pope has been very outspoken, repeatedly highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Understanding how the Hamas hostage negotiations workedDiscussions have involved not just heads of state and diplomats but also U.S. and Israeli intelligence.
What's next for hostages expected to be freed in Israel-Hamas deal?Hostages held captive in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners in Israel are expected to be released in groups on each day of a four-day pause in fighting.
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