Israel says it will defend itself against genocide accusations filed by South Africa in world court
South Africa launched the case Friday at the U.N.’s top court, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.
South Africa launched the case Friday at the U.N.’s top court, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.
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.
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.
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.
NYPD preps for potential protests, problems as millions are expected in Times Square on New Year's Eve
NYPD officials confirmed that there were no specific credible threats to the festivities or the city, but warned that law enforcement would be on high alert.
NYPD officials confirmed that there were no specific credible threats to the festivities or the city, but warned that law enforcement would be on high alert.
NYC pro-Palestinian protesters swarm Zuccotti Park in Manhattan
Pro-Palestinian protesters are expected to demonstrate across New York City, including Zuccotti Park in Lower Manhattan, as the Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian protesters are expected to demonstrate across New York City, including Zuccotti Park in Lower Manhattan, as the Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police in Midtown: ‘Christmas is canceled’
Several arrests were made as protesters clashed with police near Starbucks on Park Avenue South in Midtown.
Several arrests were made as protesters clashed with police near Starbucks on Park Avenue South in Midtown.
Gaza's growing number of war-wounded face tough decisions of losing limb or risk of death
Health officials say overwhelmed hospitals that now lack vascular surgeons at times had to amputate limbs, which in normal times could have been saved.
Health officials say overwhelmed hospitals that now lack vascular surgeons at times had to amputate limbs, which in normal times could have been saved.
Biden orders strike on Iranian-backed group in Iraq after US troops injured in drone attack
The Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups, under an umbrella of Iranian-backed militants, claimed credit for the attack.
The Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups, under an umbrella of Iranian-backed militants, claimed credit for the attack.
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, 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."
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."
Pro-Palestinian rallies target shopping hubs on Super Saturday: 'No business as usual'
Two large-scale protests are set to take place on Super Saturday. one of the busiest shopping days of the year. One will take place at the largest shopping mall on Long Island and the other on Fifth Avenue.
Two large-scale protests are set to take place on Super Saturday. one of the busiest shopping days of the year. One will take place at the largest shopping mall on Long Island and the other on Fifth Avenue.
War in Gaza: Palestinian death toll surpasses 20,000 as Israel continues invasion
Health officials in Hamas-run Gaza say the Palestinian death toll there has surpassed 20,000. That figure was released Friday.
Health officials in Hamas-run Gaza say the Palestinian death toll there has surpassed 20,000. That figure was released Friday.
Gad Haggai, US-Israeli man believed kidnapped by Hamas, declared dead
Gad Haggai, an Israeli American, had been thought to be among the more than 100 Israeli hostages still alive in Gaza.
Gad Haggai, an Israeli American, had been thought to be among the more than 100 Israeli hostages still alive in Gaza.
NYC pro-Palestinian protests target major transit hubs: 'Bring banners, bullhorns'
Protesters are targeting Grand Central, the Port Authority Bus Terminal and Penn Station.
Protesters are targeting Grand Central, the Port Authority Bus Terminal and Penn Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.