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.
High-tech operation in Israel is tracking Gaza hostagesA small army of Israeli techies is using advanced data algorithms and artificial intelligence to locate Gaza hostages.
Aid group Save the Children 'making do' with limited resources in GazaHumanitarian aid has been allowed to trickle into Gaza, but organizations aren't allowed to bring everything needed to support Palestinians.
Shot fired, protesters pepper sprayed outside Chicago Pro-Israel rallyTwo people have been arrested after a gun was fired and Pro-Palestinian protesters were pepper sprayed.
Israel fires new GPS-guided mortar system against HamasThe Israel Defense Forces said it is using a mortar system guided by GPS and laser called the Iron Sting.
US ready to respond if its personnel get targeted in Israel-Hamas warSecretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. has the right to self-defense "and we won't hesitate to take the appropriate action."
US increases military presence to bolster deterrence in Middle EastOfficials say they are ready to protect U.S. personnel in the Middle East amid the expected escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
| Rodney Young and Andrea Diaz
Senator says US working tirelessly to bring hostages home from GazaSenator Chris Coons of Delaware says the U.S. is providing in-person support to families, tracking every hostage and advocating for their release.
Some injured as Israeli tank 'accidentally' hits Egyptian borderThe Israeli military apologized, saying a tank had accidentally fired and hit an Egyptian post, and the incident was being investigated.
'Intense amount of relief': Denver relative of released Hamas hostagesMother and daughter Judith and Natalie Raanan were in Israel to celebrate a relative's birthday and Jewish holiday when Hamas took them hostage.
Egypt's border crossing opens to let desperately needed aid into GazaGaza's 2.3 million Palestinians, half of whom have fled their homes, are rationing food and drinking dirty water.
Israel wants to boost its Iron Dome defenses to counter HamasScripps News spoke with a representative from the Israel Defense Forces about the need to maintain the protection of the Iron Dome.
US Rep. Justin Amash confirms 'several' relatives killed in GazaThe death toll stood at 4,137 lives lost reported by Hamas, plus 1,400 lives lost that were reported by Israel, as the conflict continued.
'Thank you, God:' Chicago rabbi celebrates release of 2 Gaza hostagesMeir Hecht, rabbi to two women released Friday from captivity in Gaza, says he and his congregation will celebrate their safe return.
Israel-Hamas conflict creating culture wars among AmericansProtests in support of both sides of the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict are heating up the culture wars in the U.S.
'Life here is so bad': US family trapped in Gaza, desperate for rescueA Michigan family has been trapped in the Gaza Strip for days, fearing for their lives, as Israel launches strikes there.
More protests at US Capitol, White House amid Israel-Hamas conflictDemonstrators gathered in Washington again on Friday, as they have in cities across the globe, as Israel hammers Gaza in its fight against Hamas.
2 US hostages held in Gaza have been releasedJudith Raanan and her teenage daughter Natalie Raanan were received by security forces at the border of the Gaza Strip, the Israeli government said.
How Biden is navigating support for Israel, aid for GazaBehind the scenes, the Biden administration has ramped up diplomatic engagements to aid Israel and facilitate humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
| Haley Bull and Kellan Howell
Ukraine to get more than Israel in Biden's spending requestUnder President Biden's proposal, over $61 billion would go to Ukraine while $14.3 billion would go to support Israel.
Gaza airstrikes continue as Israel prepares for a ground invasionIsrael's defense minister stated that after the country eliminates Hamas, the military does not intend to control "life in the Gaza Strip."
Protesters across the globe demonstrate over Israeli airstrikesThe Israeli siege of the Palestinian territory and airstrikes on it have been the focus of demonstrations in many parts of the world.
Israel at war: Reporting from the front linesScripps News reports on the ground from Israel nearly two weeks since war with Hamas first broke out.
Inside a social media war room fighting for the hostages held by HamasIn Tel Aviv, volunteers are campaigning on social media to share the plight of hostages in Gaza with the world.
How Israel's war with Hamas has progressedScripps News presents a timeline of the Hamas attacks that occurred nearly two weeks ago, and the war that has unfolded in the days since.
Over 2,000 actors, artists call for end to Israel's attack on GazaAn open letter signed by thousands of arts and culture stars says Israel's attack on Gaza amounts to war crimes and calls for an immediate ceasefire.
Telegram has become an information pipeline for the warWith the world waiting for a promised ground invasion by Israel, Russian social media app Telegram has become a go-to place for following the war.
Israeli hostage's partner speaks about her life and kidnappingIsraeli hostage Inbar Haiman was taken by Hamas at the Nova Israeli music festival and is believed to be held in Gaza.
How the Israel-Hamas war is impacting American universitiesThousands of students from coast to coast have participated in rallies over the last two weeks in support of both Israelis and Palestinians.
Israel's defense minister prepares troops for ground invasion of GazaThe Israeli military has relentlessly attacked Gaza through airstrikes in retaliation for a devastating Hamas rampage.
Israeli airstrikes have pounded locations across the Gaza StripEven after Israel told Palestinians to head to what it called "safe zones" in the south, strikes have continued across Gaza.
