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Israel Hamas war

Israel declared war on Hamas on Oct. 8, 2023, the first time since the Yom Kippur War. The Palestinian Islamic Hamas movement’s surprise attack on Oct. 7, a Jewish holiday, launched rockets from the Gaza Strip and sent fighters across the border. Hamas said allies like Iran and Lebanese Hezbollah “will join the battle if Gaza is subjected to a war of annihilation.”

Police step up security from California to NY; fear grows after Hamas leader calls for 'day of jihad'

Police step up security from California to NY; fear grows after Hamas leader calls for 'day of jihad'

Police from San Jose, Calif., to New York City say they are increasing patrols at Jewish schools and places of worship on Friday, the day a Hamas leader described as "Day of Jihad," when he asked his followers to take to the streets and deliver a message of anger.

October 13, 2023 1:30pm CDT
Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel amid potential ground attack in Gaza

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.

October 13, 2023 11:17am CDT
Israel-Hamas war: Israeli military orders over 1 million people to evacuate as possible ground attack looms

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.

October 13, 2023 11:04am CDT
US raises travel advisory on Israel to second-highest level

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.

October 13, 2023 8:35am CDT
Hamas threats against Jewish community prompt City of Austin to go on high alert

Hamas threats against Jewish community prompt City of Austin to go on high alert

Austin police are stepping up security and city leaders are speaking out after reports of Hamas calling for a "Day of Rage" targeting Jewish communities all over the world Friday.

October 13, 2023 7:35am CDT
Israel orders the evacuation of 1.1 million people from northern part of Gaza ahead of feared ground offensive

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.

October 12, 2023 11:21pm CDT
Law enforcement steps up security in DC area after former Hamas leader calls for global 'Day of Rage'

Law enforcement steps up security in DC area after former Hamas leader calls for global 'Day of Rage'

U.S. Capitol Police and several law enforcement agencies in the D.C. area say they are increasing security and visibility as rumors circulate on social media about a threatened "Day of Rage."

October 12, 2023 10:45pm CDT
Blinken vows US support for Israel ahead of a potential ground operation as airstrikes pound Gaza

Blinken vows US support for Israel ahead of a potential ground operation as airstrikes pound Gaza

The Israel military pulverized the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip with airstrikes, prepared for a possible ground invasion and said Thursday its complete siege on the territory would remain in place until Hamas militants freed some 150 hostages taken during a grisly weekend attack.

October 12, 2023 8:53pm CDT
Israel-Hamas war: At least 25 US citizens killed, vital aid blocked ahead of possible ground invasion

Israel-Hamas war: At least 25 US citizens killed, vital aid blocked ahead of possible ground invasion

The Israeli military is pulverizing the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip with airstrikes and has halted deliveries of food, water, fuel and electricity as Palestinians try to stock up for a possible ground invasion.

October 12, 2023 8:46pm CDT
US, Qatar agree to stop disbursal of recently unfrozen Iranian funds amid Israel-Hamas war

US, Qatar agree to stop disbursal of recently unfrozen Iranian funds amid Israel-Hamas war

The U.S. and Qatar have reached an agreement that the Qataris will not act on any request from Tehran for the time being to access $6 billion in Iranian funds that were unblocked as part of a prisoner swap last month.

October 12, 2023 8:14pm CDT
Elon Musk's X has taken down hundreds of Hamas-linked accounts, CEO says

Elon Musk's X has taken down hundreds of Hamas-linked accounts, CEO says

In response, one expert said the moderation efforts from X, formerly known as Twitter, "are only addressing a drop in the bucket."

October 12, 2023 1:06pm CDT
US moving quickly to boost Israel's military with assistance after Hamas attack

US moving quickly to boost Israel's military with assistance after Hamas attack

The U.S. is concerned that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.

October 12, 2023 8:31am CDT
Attacks in Israel: Family of Austin Israeli-American couple killed

Attacks in Israel: Family of Austin Israeli-American couple killed

An Austin Israeli-American couple says they are living a nightmare after Hamas militants killed two of their family members during the attacks in Israel on Saturday.

October 11, 2023 9:10pm CDT
Biden: Hamas attacks in Israel 'deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust'

Biden: Hamas attacks in Israel 'deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust'

President Joe Biden says the weekend attack by Hamas militants on Israel was the deadliest against Jews since the Holocaust and called it a “campaign of pure cruelty."

October 11, 2023 8:19pm CDT
FOX Corp donates $1M to United Jewish Appeal for Israel emergency relief

FOX Corp donates $1M to United Jewish Appeal for Israel emergency relief

FOX Corporation announced Tuesday it has donated $1 million to United Jewish Appeal (UJA) as part of relief efforts following the devastating terror attacks that occurred in Israel.

October 11, 2023 7:45pm CDT
Anti-Israel statements sweep more colleges; critics slam leaders for staying out of fray

Anti-Israel statements sweep more colleges; critics slam leaders for staying out of fray

Elite U.S. universities are getting sharp criticism in response to statements by anti-Israel campus groups that have gone unchecked by campus leaders.

October 11, 2023 6:37pm CDT
FOX Corporation donates $1 million to United Jewish Appeal providing Israel emergency relief

FOX Corporation donates $1 million to United Jewish Appeal providing Israel emergency relief

The funds will help provide assistance to families who've been killed, wounded or kidnapped, counseling to witnesses, emergency needs to those in the line of fire, and more.

October 11, 2023 4:50pm CDT
As airstrikes devastate Gaza, Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack

As airstrikes devastate Gaza, Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack

The war has already claimed at least 2,300 lives on both sides, and a ground offensive in Gaza is likely to increase casualties.

October 11, 2023 1:07pm CDT
Hamas' attack on Israel could benefit Nikki Haley in 2024 presidential race

Hamas' attack on Israel could benefit Nikki Haley in 2024 presidential race

Nikki Haley, a former U.N. ambassador and former South Carolina governor, has long tried to set herself apart from her GOP 2024 rivals on foreign policy.

October 11, 2023 12:47pm CDT
Could war in Israel raise gas prices?

Could war in Israel raise gas prices?

Relief for drivers is now in jeopardy following a surprise weekend attack on Israel by Hamas.

October 11, 2023 8:14am CDT
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