Group rallies in solidarity with Israel outside Minnesota Capitol
Minnesotans Wednesday night stood strong with Israel.
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Minnesotans Wednesday night stood strong with Israel.
Seventeen Americans remain unaccounted for, with the numbers expected to increase, said John Kirby, a National Security Council spokesperson.
Tom Nides was the ambassador until just a few months ago, but because the Senate has yet to confirm his successor, Nides is still very much in the know.
Tom Nides says a key U.S. concern is preventing the war from becoming a regional one.
Flags in Minnesota will be at half-staff this week to honor the victims of the attacks in Israel.
"We all want to live in one country that is a multicultural country, and we want to live in peace," said Tal Dror Rouache.
More than 2,000 people have died following Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel last week. WCCO’s Erin Hassanzadeh talks with two women close to the unrest.
The death toll from Hamas' surprise attack on Israel stands at 900, while Palestinian officials say retaliatory strikes on Gaza have killed over 700.
Abbey Onn's relatives were taken on Saturday during Hamas' attack on Israel, but she said she is hoping for a diplomatic solution.
Hundreds of Minnesotans are showing support for Israel at Beth El Synagogue.
A synagogue in the west metro is asking the community to gather in solidarity with Israel following Hamas' attack that has killed more than 900 people, including 14 Americans.
Israelis took shelter in bunkers Tuesday as air raid sirens went off around Tel Aviv. This comes as Israel's military says it has regained effective control over its south and the border.
President Biden is expected to address the fighting in Israel in a speech this afternoon.
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.
The village they were in was targeted by Hamas fighters, and they haven't been heard from since the attack. Loved ones fear they were abducted.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas carried out a devastating attack on Israel, which was praised by the Lebanese group Hezbollah and ignited a war with the Jewish state.
Israel ordered a complete siege of the Gaza Strip, where civilians and soldiers are being held hostage. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says what happens next will reverberate for generations.
When a Hamas militant stood over him at Israel's Supernova music festival and shot him in both legs, Gal Levy thought, "I'm gonna die."
Defense Secretary Austin said Sunday that he has ordered American military ships to move closer to Israel after Hamas' unprecedented attack.
The attack has killed at least 700 people in Israel so far, with hundreds more injured and an unknown number of people taken hostage by Hamas.
Those rallying in support of Israel condemned the attacks carried out by Hamas throughout the weekend.
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog said he is under the impression that Americans are among those taken hostage by Hamas militants.
President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "pledged his full support" to the Israeli government, the White House said.
Delta, United and American airlines have all temporarily suspended flights to and from the Ben Gurion International Airport.
Rocket attacks on Israel continue this morning, just one day after simmering conflict erupted into war.
