Combat resumes in Gaza as Israel accuses Hamas of violating cease-fire

Hamas says at least 60 people killed as Israel resumes military operations in Gaza after accusing the Palestinian group of violating a cease-fire that lasted 7 days.

• Dec 1, 2023

Truce extended 2 days, Qatar says, amid joy for those freed in Israel

Hamas is expected to release more hostages, and Israel more Palestinian prisoners, under a cease-fire that has been extended 2 days, Qatar announced.

• Nov 27, 2023

24 hostages released amid temporary cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

The planned four-day cease-fire is part of an extendable deal that calls for Hamas to free 50 hostages and Israel to release 150 Palestinian prisoners.

• Nov 25, 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

Babies from Gaza make it to Egypt as 2nd hospital reportedly encircled

Gaza's Hamas-run Health Ministry says Israeli forces are closing in on second facility in the Palestinian enclave as thousands evacuate Al-Shifa hospital.

• Nov 20, 2023

Israel opens "new phase" in war against Hamas, Netanyahu says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation that Israel has opened a "new phase" in the war by sending ground forces into Gaza and expanding attacks from the ground, air and sea.

• Oct 28, 2023

Israel shows graphic video of Hamas terror attacks as part of "narrative battle"

"We have to show the world what happened here," an Israel Defense Forces spokesman said, explaining the decision to show reporters disturbing video of the Hamas attacks.

• Oct 26, 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

Gaza waits for aid amid airstrikes; Israeli troops told to "be ready" to invade

No humanitarian aid yet, but more Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as anger spreads across the region over a hospital blast the U.S. and Israel blame on Palestinian militants.

• Oct 19, 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

Deaths mount and anxiety builds as Israel hammers Gaza for 4th day

The death toll from Hamas' surprise attack on Israel stands at 900, while Palestinian officials say retaliatory strikes on Gaza have killed over 700.

• Oct 10, 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