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.
Music festival in Israel becomes site for death and abductionAbout 3,000 festivalgoers were celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkot when they were sent running in fear from Hamas gunmen and abductors.
Israel seals off Gaza Strip, conducts new airstrikes against HamasThe Israel Defense Forces continued warning the public on Monday against attacks by Hamas for a third day.
Pentagon readies US aircraft carrier for Israel assistanceThe USS Gerald R. Ford stands as one of the world's largest aircraft carriers, the latest and most cutting-edge aircraft carrier in the United States.
What is Hamas? The Palestinian group behind the Israel attackThe Israeli military has accused Hamas militants of behaving like the Islamic State group as fighting between the two sides continues.
US airlines cut travel in and out of Israel amid attacksSeveral U.S. airlines have cancelled or delayed flights to and from Tel Aviv through at least Monday.
Over 1,000 killed after unprecedented Hamas attack on IsraelIsrael has seen a staggering toll of at least 700 deaths, while over 400 people have been killed in Gaza.
Biden and world leaders condemn Hamas' surprise attack on IsraelThe conflict garnered global condemnation and sparked anger from Israel's allies and support from its foes.
Israel declares war on Hamas after surprise attack from GazaIsrael's national rescue service said at least 200 people were killed and hundreds wounded, making it the deadliest attack in Israel in years.
