Gaza hospitals overwhelmed ahead of expected Israeli ground offensive
The Gaza Health Ministry said 2,450 Palestinians have been killed and 9,200 wounded since the war began. More than 1,400 Israelis were killed in the Hamas attack.
Protestors fill Seattle park calling for peace, humanitarian aid in Gaza after deadly attacks
Pro-Palestine rallies continue to grow across the country and right here in Seattle. Saturday’s demonstration included a crowd of a thousand people calling for peace and humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Meta ramping up efforts to remove posts containing violence, misinformation about attack on Israel
Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.
FBI director warns of spike in reported domestic threats linked to Israel-Hamas war
FBI Director Chris Wray flagged an 'increase in reported threats,' warning police to look out for 'lone actors' amid a 'heightened environment.'
Metro Detroit couple trapped in Gaza plead for help
"Get our citizens out of Gaza as you have done in Israel; an Israeli American life is not more valuable than a Palestinian American," said Nasser Beydoun, Former Chairman of the Arab American Civil Rights League.
'Hundreds of thousands' evacuated from Gaza as aid groups warn of untold human suffering
The evacuation directive covers an area of 1.1 million residents, or about half the territory’s population.
West Seattle woman concerned about friend who went silent after trying to evacuate from Northern Gaza
A rally in support of Palestinians drew a crowd of about 200 at Cal Anderson Park Friday evening. The ANSWER Coalition helped to organize the demonstration.
Louvre Museum evacuated in Paris; France on high alert after stabbing by suspected Islamic radical
The French government raised the country's threat alert level and is deploying 7,000 troops after a fatal school stabbing by a suspected Islamic extremist.
Thousands rally for Palestinians in Times Square
Thousands gathered in Times Square on Friday to express their support for the people of Palestine and condemn Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza.
Family of former UW medical instructor stuck in Gaza learns new details of evacuation plan
U.S. officials estimate there are between 500 and 600 Americans currently in Gaza trapped by the blockade as Israeli troops close in on Hamas. Among the U.S. citizens is Ramona Okumara, a long-time UW medical instructor who has been volunteering as a humanitarian relief worker.
Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel amid potential ground attack in Gaza
The visits by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the U.S. top diplomat, came as Israel escalated its war against Hamas militants in retaliation for their shocking and brutal rampage last weekend.
Israel-Hamas war: Israeli military orders over 1 million people to evacuate as possible ground attack looms
The latest Israel-Hamas war has claimed at least 2,800 lives on both sides since Hamas launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Oct. 7.
US raises travel advisory on Israel to second-highest level
The U.S. says 'terrorist groups' and 'lone actors' could strike in Israel without warning.
Fellow classmate says UW student killed by Hamas was one of the 'rising stars' in the Jewish studies world
A student who studied alongside Hayim Katsman at the University of Washington is sharing more about their time together in Seattle.
Israel orders the evacuation of 1.1 million people from northern part of Gaza ahead of feared ground offensive
The militant Hamas group in Gaza calls on Palestinians to stay in their homes after Israel orders mass evacuation.