Chicago passes Gaza ceasefire resolution, sparking concerns of increased anti-Semitism

Just hours after a divided Chicago City Council passed a symbolic ceasefire resolution between Israel and Hamas, there was growing concern that the political action could lead to an upswing in anti-Semitism.

Protesters chant 'genocide Joe' at Biden's abortion rights rally in Virginia

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris rallied for abortion rights in Manassas, Virginia on Tuesday as they prepared for a likely rematch with Donald Trump, the former Republican president who paved the way for overturning Roe v. Wade. Biden was interrupted several times by protests over Israel’s war in Gaza, with one shouting “Shame on you!"

Israel-Hamas War: Central Texans gather for solidarity walk for Palestine

Central Texans gathered together Sunday morning to walk in solidarity with Palestinians as the conflict in Gaza rages on three months after Hamas's attack on Israel.

Biden appointee resigns over president's handling of war in Gaza

A policy adviser at the Department of Education who campaigned for President Biden has resigned over the president's handling of the war in Gaza.

Israel pulling thousands of troops from Gaza as combat focuses on main southern city

Israel's military said in a statement Monday that five brigades, or several thousand troops, were being taken out of Gaza in the coming weeks for training and rest.

South Africa files case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.

Pope Francis, in Christmas Day blessing, begs for Israel-Hamas cease-fire

Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.

Bethlehem, normally bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus, is a ghost town on Christmas Eve

The Israel-Hamas war has forced Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem to be called off: "This year, without the Christmas tree and without lights, there’s just darkness."

Israel-Hamas War: Palestine vigil held at Austin City Hall

Outside Austin City Hall this evening, the Austin for Palestine Coalition hosted a vigil to honor Palestinians who've lost their lives in the Israel-Hamas war.

Lincoln Memorial steps vandalized with ‘Free Gaza’ graffiti, red paint

National Park Service conservators removed almost all the latex and spray paint from the area around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The conservation team is scheduled to apply one more treatment and wash to remove the remaining light shadow from the spray paint on Thursday morning.

Israel finds large tunnel adjacent to Gaza border

The Israeli military said that the tunnel facilitated the transit of vehicles, militants and supplies, which raises more questions about how its surveillance could have missed such preparations for Hamas' Oct. 7 attack.