Crowds cheer as NYPD hat burns during pro-Palestinian protest near tree lighting
Crowds cheered and took pictures of the NYPD hat on fire as a person took out a Palestinian flag and held it up over the flames.
Crowds cheered and took pictures of the NYPD hat on fire as a person took out a Palestinian flag and held it up over the flames.
Pro-Palestinian protests erupt near Rockefeller Center tree lighting; demonstrations seen near Fox News tree
Protests led by pro-Palestinian groups erupted near the annual Rockefeller Center tree lighting. A few protesters were seen on video getting into brief scuffles with the NYPD outside the nearby News Corp. building -- which houses Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post.
Protests led by pro-Palestinian groups erupted near the annual Rockefeller Center tree lighting. A few protesters were seen on video getting into brief scuffles with the NYPD outside the nearby News Corp. building -- which houses Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post.
Israel releases more prisoners after Hamas frees 16 hostages amid Gaza truce
Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Gaza.
Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Gaza.
Hamas frees 12 more hostages from Gaza as fragile truce with Israel holds
Hamas has freed 12 hostages and Israel has released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza war.
Hamas has freed 12 hostages and Israel has released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza war.
Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas
Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.
Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.
Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce, continue releasing hostages and prisoners
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday.
Queens high school riot: Classes resume after teacher targeted for Israel support
Hundreds of students stormed the hallways of Hillcrest High School in Queens, forcing the teacher to hide in a locked office as the group tried to push its way into her classroom, according to reports.
Hundreds of students stormed the hallways of Hillcrest High School in Queens, forcing the teacher to hide in a locked office as the group tried to push its way into her classroom, according to reports.
Two women arrested for assaulting Jewish woman after Israeli hostage poster confrontation: NYPD
Two women have been arrested after allegedly assaulting a Jewish woman on the Upper West Side after a confrontation over Israeli hostage posters earlier this month.
Two women have been arrested after allegedly assaulting a Jewish woman on the Upper West Side after a confrontation over Israeli hostage posters earlier this month.
NY Public Library flagship vandalized during pro-Palestinian Thanksgiving protest
Some pro-Palestinian demonstrators allegedly put blood-red handprints on the exterior of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building of the New York Public Library in Midtown.
Some pro-Palestinian demonstrators allegedly put blood-red handprints on the exterior of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building of the New York Public Library in Midtown.
Brooklyn teacher under fire for social media comments: 'Let Gaza burn'
Robert Rossicone, a teacher at P.S. 104 in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, is under fire for allegedly writing “Let Gaza burn" and “there are no innocents" on his personal Instagram page.
Robert Rossicone, a teacher at P.S. 104 in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, is under fire for allegedly writing “Let Gaza burn" and “there are no innocents" on his personal Instagram page.
Demonstrators block Manhattan Bridge amid holiday travel, demanding Gaza ceasefire
Traffic came to a complete standstill on the Manhattan Bridge Sunday as a demonstrators sat on the pavement demanding a permanent ceasefire.
Traffic came to a complete standstill on the Manhattan Bridge Sunday as a demonstrators sat on the pavement demanding a permanent ceasefire.
Hamas releases first American hostage on third day of cease-fire exchange
Abigail Edan, whose fourth birthday passed while she was in captivity, is among 14 Israelis and two other foreign nationals released by Hamas on Sunday.
Abigail Edan, whose fourth birthday passed while she was in captivity, is among 14 Israelis and two other foreign nationals released by Hamas on Sunday.
Hostages released by Hamas have returned to Israel, military says
Hamas had earlier delayed the release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners for several hours, saying Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal that had set the stage for such swaps.
Hamas had earlier delayed the release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners for several hours, saying Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal that had set the stage for such swaps.
NYPD mobilizes massive presence as thousands march up 6th Avenue
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters descended on Midtown Friday, marching from Washington Square up Sixth Avenue.
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters descended on Midtown Friday, marching from Washington Square up Sixth Avenue.
On 1st day of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners
The hostages freed Friday included 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines, according to Qatar. The agreement opened the way for sorely needed aid to flow into Gaza for beleaguered residents.
The hostages freed Friday included 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines, according to Qatar. The agreement opened the way for sorely needed aid to flow into Gaza for beleaguered residents.
How does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas work and how long will it last?
A cease-fire to facilitate the release of dozens of people taken hostage during Hamas’ raid on Israel is expected to bring the first respite to war-weary Palestinians in Gaza and a glimmer of hope to the families of the captives.
A cease-fire to facilitate the release of dozens of people taken hostage during Hamas’ raid on Israel is expected to bring the first respite to war-weary Palestinians in Gaza and a glimmer of hope to the families of the captives.
Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'
A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will began Friday morning, Qatar said, a day later than originally announced, as negotiators worked out final details of the deal.
A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will began Friday morning, Qatar said, a day later than originally announced, as negotiators worked out final details of the deal.
Israel unveils what it claims is a major Hamas militant hideout beneath Gaza City's Shifa Hospital
The Israeli military on Wednesday unveiled what it claimed was a Hamas military facility under Gaza's largest hospital, showing what appeared to be a subterranean dormitory.
The Israeli military on Wednesday unveiled what it claimed was a Hamas military facility under Gaza's largest hospital, showing what appeared to be a subterranean dormitory.
Former Obama advisor arrested after UES halal cart confrontation
The NYPD says it has opened a hate crime investigation after Stuart Seldowitz was caught on video hurling Islamophobic comments a Halal cart vendor in Manhattan.
The NYPD says it has opened a hate crime investigation after Stuart Seldowitz was caught on video hurling Islamophobic comments a Halal cart vendor in Manhattan.
Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won't take place before Friday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s national security adviser says a planned hostage-for-prisoner swap with Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s national security adviser says a planned hostage-for-prisoner swap with Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday.