Hundreds gather in Seattle to remember UW grad killed during protest

A vigil was held Wednesday night in honor of a University of Washington graduate who was killed by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank while protesting.

Israel says it killed Seattle activist ‘by mistake,’ U.S. condemns response

Israeli claims a Seattle activist killed in the West Bank last week was likely shot “indirectly and unintentionally" by its soldiers, drawing a strong rebuke from the U.S. Secretary of State and her family.

Funeral held for Seattle activist shot dead by Israeli troops

A funeral procession was held Monday for Seattle activist Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, who was shot and killed by Israeli forces last week during demonstration in the occupied West Bank.

Seattle rally, march for Palestine holds tribute for UW grad killed

One day after the world learned about the death of Aysenur Eygi, about 150 people gathered in Downtown Seattle's Westlake Park.

Seattle woman shot, killed by IDF during protest in West Bank

An American protester shot in the head and killed by Israel Defense Force soldiers was a Seattle native and a University of Washington graduate.

US charges Hamas leader, militants over Oct. 7 Israel attack

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, along with other militants, has been charged by the U.S. Justice Department in connection with the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.

Middle East Tensions rise, Biden reacts
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Efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of remaining hostages still ongoing.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Israeli-American hostage, found dead in Gaza

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old California, native, was one of the most well-known captives held by Hamas as his parents met with world leaders to press for his release.

Middle East tensions and ceasefire talks
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Tensions in the Middle East remain high amid growing concerns of all-out war after high-level ceasefire and hostage talks ended without an agreement.

Israel rescues hostage after 325 days in Hamas captivity

No further details are being made available on the nature of the rescue operation, "due to considerations of the safety of our hostages, the security of our forces, and national security."

Iran, Hezbollah trade attacks: What to know about the latest heavy exchange

The attacks have been anticipated for weeks, after top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders were targeted last month. Here's a look at what happened and how the U.S. could become further involved.

Protesters rally in Union Park after clash with Vivek Ramaswamy on final day of DNC

Tensions escalated just before 4:30 p.m. when demonstrators spotted former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and tried to push him out of the park.

Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, American held by Hamas, call for hostages' release

Watch: The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, gave an emotional speech at the DNC.

Concerns over Gaza ceasefire amid possibility of wider war in Middle East
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A new round of ceasefire talks are underway between Israel and Hamas. This comes after the Hamas Health Ministry says 40,000 people have been killed in Gaza.

Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say

An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.