Israeli airstrike killed a USAID contractor in Gaza, colleagues say
This is a rare report of the killing of someone with U.S.-government ties in the more than two-month war between Israel and Hamas.
This is a rare report of the killing of someone with U.S.-government ties in the more than two-month war between Israel and Hamas.
Hostages mistakenly killed by Israeli troops were waving white flag, IDF official says
An IDF official said the accidental killing of Israeli hostages was “against our rules of engagement," and was being investigated at the highest level.
An IDF official said the accidental killing of Israeli hostages was “against our rules of engagement," and was being investigated at the highest level.
US, British warships shoot down 15 attack drones over Red Sea
The destroyer USS Carney "successfully engaged 14 unmanned aerial systems" launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the Pentagon said.
The destroyer USS Carney "successfully engaged 14 unmanned aerial systems" launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the Pentagon said.
Israeli strike on school in Gaza kills Al Jazeera cameraman, wounds another, network says
An Israeli strike killed a Palestinian cameraman for the TV network Al Jazeera and wounded its chief Gaza correspondent as they reported at a school in the south of the besieged territory.
An Israeli strike killed a Palestinian cameraman for the TV network Al Jazeera and wounded its chief Gaza correspondent as they reported at a school in the south of the besieged territory.
Pentagon orders US aircraft carrier to remain near Israel as war in Gaza rages on
U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is ordering the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier and one other warship to remain in the Mediterranean Sea for several more weeks as Israel's war with Hamas grinds on.
U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is ordering the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier and one other warship to remain in the Mediterranean Sea for several more weeks as Israel's war with Hamas grinds on.
Israeli troops mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages in Gaza, IDF says
The Israeli military mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, the IDF says.
The Israeli military mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, the IDF says.
Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
US vetoes UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The U.S. was the only country to vote against calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. The United Kingdom abstained from the vote.
The U.S. was the only country to vote against calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. The United Kingdom abstained from the vote.
UN chief uses rarely exercised power to warn of impending 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter, which says the secretary-general may inform the council of matters he believes threaten international peace.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter, which says the secretary-general may inform the council of matters he believes threaten international peace.
Israel-Hamas war: Airstrikes on Gaza resume as cease-fire officially expires
Israel’s war with Hamas resumed after a weeklong truce expired, with each side blaming the other for the resurgence of hostilities.
Israel’s war with Hamas resumed after a weeklong truce expired, with each side blaming the other for the resurgence of hostilities.
Bellevue home of Rep. Adam Smith vandalized calling for Gaza ceasefire
Representative Adam Smith condemns the vandalism at his home tied to the Israel-Gaza war, emphasizing the need for constructive political discourse and unity amidst rising extremism.
Representative Adam Smith condemns the vandalism at his home tied to the Israel-Gaza war, emphasizing the need for constructive political discourse and unity amidst rising extremism.
Israel knew about Hamas attack over a year in advance, New York Times report says
A New York Times report says Israel's military knew about Hamas' plans to attack Israel more than a year before the devastating Oct. 7 operation.
A New York Times report says Israel's military knew about Hamas' plans to attack Israel more than a year before the devastating Oct. 7 operation.
More Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as truce in Gaza extends another day
A busload of the latest Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel has been welcomed home in the West Bank.
A busload of the latest Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel has been welcomed home in the West Bank.
Combating spread of antisemitism
Holly Huffnagle, U.S. Director, Combating Antisemitism at American Jewish Committee, joins Good Day Seattle to talk about how since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism has spiked across the globe,
Holly Huffnagle, U.S. Director, Combating Antisemitism at American Jewish Committee, joins Good Day Seattle to talk about how since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism has spiked across the globe,
Israel releases more prisoners after Hamas frees 16 hostages amid Gaza truce
Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Gaza.
Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Gaza.
Hamas frees 12 more hostages from Gaza as fragile truce with Israel holds
Hamas has freed 12 hostages and Israel has released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza war.
Hamas has freed 12 hostages and Israel has released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza war.
Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas
Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.
Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.
Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce, continue releasing hostages and prisoners
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday.
Hamas releases first American hostage on third day of cease-fire exchange
Abigail Edan, whose fourth birthday passed while she was in captivity, is among 14 Israelis and two other foreign nationals released by Hamas on Sunday.
Abigail Edan, whose fourth birthday passed while she was in captivity, is among 14 Israelis and two other foreign nationals released by Hamas on Sunday.
Hostages released by Hamas have returned to Israel, military says
Hamas had earlier delayed the release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners for several hours, saying Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal that had set the stage for such swaps.
Hamas had earlier delayed the release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners for several hours, saying Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal that had set the stage for such swaps.