Israel-Hamas war rages with cease-fire delayed, families left to hope

Under the agreement reached in Qatar, Hamas is incentivized to release captives that Israel accuses it of seizing during its rampage across southern Israel.

• Nov 23, 2023

Israeli government approves deal for hostage release, short cease-fire

The Israeli government said early Wednesday that it had approved a deal that would see 50 hostages held in Gaza released and a 4-day cease-fire observed.

• Nov 22, 2023

If Israel does "destroy Hamas," who will lead the Palestinians in Gaza?

For decades, Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank have had 2 main political options: Hamas or Fatah. Could either realistically lead Gaza after the war?

• Nov 15, 2023

Why did Hamas attack Israel, and why now?

The Iran-backed Palestinian faction Hamas knew its unprecedented terror attack on Israel would draw a devastating response, so why did it strike?

• Oct 25, 2023

U.S. pushes Israel to delay invasion as Hamas still holds 222 hostages

Deadly, ongoing Israeli airstrikes are fueling anger across the region and fear for 222 Hamas hostages in Gaza as the U.S. tries to delay an invasion.

• Oct 23, 2023

What we know about the Hamas attack on Israel, and Israel's response

The Hamas militant group's coordinated terror attack on Israel on Oct. 7 was the deadliest assault in the region in decades, and prompted Israel to declare war.

• Oct 23, 2023

Biden heads to Israel as blast at Gaza hospital kills hundreds

President Biden is traveling to Israel to show support for a key U.S. ally as Israel and Hamas trade accusations over a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital.

• Oct 18, 2023

Death toll tops 1,500 as war rages after Hamas' attack on Israel

Israel says it's "taking more time" than expected to fend off an unprecedented attack by Hamas, as it locks down Gaza and more rockets fly from the Palestinian enclave.

• Oct 9, 2023