Democrats split on whether to back Israel or Palestine as war in Middle East escalates
Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri called Israel’s invasion of Gaza an “ethnic cleansing campaign,” and was among 10 House members who did not back a resolution supporting the nation.
Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri called Israel’s invasion of Gaza an “ethnic cleansing campaign,” and was among 10 House members who did not back a resolution supporting the nation.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says 'we need to do more to protect Palestinian civilians'
Israel warned that it was on high alert for attacks on its border with Lebanon as fears grew that the conflict that began with a Hamas rampage in Israel could widen.
Israel warned that it was on high alert for attacks on its border with Lebanon as fears grew that the conflict that began with a Hamas rampage in Israel could widen.
Israel faces pressure to pause invasion of Gaza as Palestinian death toll passes 9,000
Israeli troops have encircled Gaza City in heavy fighting with Hamas militants, the military says, as the Palestinian death toll rises above 9,000.
Israeli troops have encircled Gaza City in heavy fighting with Hamas militants, the military says, as the Palestinian death toll rises above 9,000.
House approves $14.5 billion in aid for Israel, sends bill to Senate
The House has approved a $14.5 billion in military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza.
The House has approved a $14.5 billion in military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza.
A New York City lawmaker accused of bringing a gun to a pro-Palestinian protest is arraigned
A New York City lawmaker has been arraigned on a gun charge after prosecutors say she brought a firearm to a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
A New York City lawmaker has been arraigned on a gun charge after prosecutors say she brought a firearm to a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
EXCLUSIVE: New York FBI Director urges vigilance as hate crimes surge
While officials say there are no credible threats at this time, they point to recent events to show that hate is translating into threats - if not outright violence.
While officials say there are no credible threats at this time, they point to recent events to show that hate is translating into threats - if not outright violence.
Gaza crossing opens for foreign passport holders, wounded as Israeli strikes pound refugee camp
After more than three weeks of siege, the first Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza. Meanwhile, Al-Jazeera television aired footage of devastation in the Jabaliya refugee camp.
After more than three weeks of siege, the first Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza. Meanwhile, Al-Jazeera television aired footage of devastation in the Jabaliya refugee camp.
FBI head warns of increased threats to Americans, says US in 'dangerous period'
“It is a time to be concerned. We are in a dangerous period," FBI Director Christopher Wray said this week. “We shouldn’t stop going out, but we should be vigilant."
“It is a time to be concerned. We are in a dangerous period," FBI Director Christopher Wray said this week. “We shouldn’t stop going out, but we should be vigilant."
Antisemitism policies at public NY city colleges will be reviewed: Gov. Hochul
Antisemitism policies at New York City colleges will be reviewed amid ongoing campus protests over the war between Israel and Hamas, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Antisemitism policies at New York City colleges will be reviewed amid ongoing campus protests over the war between Israel and Hamas, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Israel-Hamas war: 5 hostages freed, offering hope to families of more than 200 still captive
Five hostages of Hamas are free, offering some hope to the families of more than 200 others snatched in southern Israel during the militants' deadly rampage on Oct. 7.
Five hostages of Hamas are free, offering some hope to the families of more than 200 others snatched in southern Israel during the militants' deadly rampage on Oct. 7.
New York police have 'person of interest' in Cornell antisemitic threats in custody
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a person of interest in relation to threats of a mass shooting and antisemitic violence at Cornell University had been identified by law enforcement.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a person of interest in relation to threats of a mass shooting and antisemitic violence at Cornell University had been identified by law enforcement.
Columbia University Jewish students report rise in antisemitism, demand accountability
Jewish students are condemning Columbia University for failing to address what they say is a dangerous rise in antisemitism on campus.
Jewish students are condemning Columbia University for failing to address what they say is a dangerous rise in antisemitism on campus.
Putin calls security meeting after mob looking for Israelis storms Dagestan airport
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called a meeting of top security and law enforcement officials after a mob stormed the airport in Dagestan shortly after a plane from Tel Aviv landed there.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called a meeting of top security and law enforcement officials after a mob stormed the airport in Dagestan shortly after a plane from Tel Aviv landed there.
Cornell University Jewish community threatened in online posts; police, FBI investigate
Cornell University police and the FBI are investigating a series of threats made against the New York school’s Jewish community.
Cornell University police and the FBI are investigating a series of threats made against the New York school’s Jewish community.
Pro-Palestinian protesters force shutdown of Brooklyn Bridge
Thousands of Pro-Palestine protestors forced city officials to close the Brooklyn Bridge down on Saturday after they gathered in New York City amid Israel's war against Hamas.
Thousands of Pro-Palestine protestors forced city officials to close the Brooklyn Bridge down on Saturday after they gathered in New York City amid Israel's war against Hamas.
Israel expands Gaza ground operation as war enters 'next stage'
The bombardment, described by Gaza residents as the most intense of the war, also knocked out most communications in Gaza.
The bombardment, described by Gaza residents as the most intense of the war, also knocked out most communications in Gaza.
Peace activists in NYC rally at Grand Central station, demand cease-fire
Hundreds of protesters have filled the main concourse of New York City’s famed Grand Central Terminal to demand a cease-fire as Israel intensifies its bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
Hundreds of protesters have filled the main concourse of New York City’s famed Grand Central Terminal to demand a cease-fire as Israel intensifies its bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
Israel steps up air and ground attacks in Gaza, cuts off territory's communications
The Israeli army says its ground forces are “expanding their activity” in the Gaza Strip, as it moves closer to a full-on ground invasion of the besieged territory.
The Israeli army says its ground forces are “expanding their activity” in the Gaza Strip, as it moves closer to a full-on ground invasion of the besieged territory.
Ritchie Torres criticizes universities, colleges for 'staying silent' during Israel attacks
Congressman Torres criticized some colleges and universities for staying silent during terrorist attacks on Israel.
Congressman Torres criticized some colleges and universities for staying silent during terrorist attacks on Israel.
New York taxpayers will cover costs of governor's trip to wartime Israel
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office says taxpayers will cover the costs of her recent visit to wartime Israel.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office says taxpayers will cover the costs of her recent visit to wartime Israel.