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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.”

Columbia student’s ICE arrest 1st ‘of many to come,’ Trump says

Columbia student’s ICE arrest 1st ‘of many to come,’ Trump says

President Trump has a warning that his administration will continue cracking down on protests against the war in Gaza.

March 11, 2025 9:30am EDT
Who is Mahmoud Khalil? Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian Columbia U. graduate arrested by ICE

Who is Mahmoud Khalil? Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian Columbia U. graduate arrested by ICE

A judge has blocked the Trump administration from deporting Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at Columbia University for his role in pro-Palestinian protests at the school.

March 10, 2025 7:54pm EDT
Trump administration cancels $400M in grants, contracts with Columbia University

Trump administration cancels $400M in grants, contracts with Columbia University

The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.

March 8, 2025 9:14am EST
Pro-Palestinian protesters return to Columbia and Barnard after NYPD response

Pro-Palestinian protesters return to Columbia and Barnard after NYPD response

A day after NYPD officers responded to a bomb threat at Barnard College, demonstrators returned to protest police presence on campus.

March 6, 2025 5:58pm EST
Hamas dismisses Trump's 'last warning' or 'hell to pay' threat: What to know

Hamas dismisses Trump's 'last warning' or 'hell to pay' threat: What to know

A day after President Trump told Hamas to release all Israeli hostages, "or it’s over for you,” Hamas has brushed off Trump’s demands.

March 6, 2025 9:34am EST
'Last warning': Trump again threatens Hamas with 'hell to pay'

'Last warning': Trump again threatens Hamas with 'hell to pay'

The president issued the warning to Hamas in a social media post on Wednesday. Here’s what he said.

March 5, 2025 5:59pm EST
Barnard College latest: Pro-Palestinian sit-in continues after turning violent

Barnard College latest: Pro-Palestinian sit-in continues after turning violent

An employee was sent to the hospital after being assaulted by the protesters, Robin Levine, Barnard’s vice president for strategic communications, said in a statement.

February 27, 2025 5:23pm EST
President Trump shares apparent AI video offering ‘what's next’ for Gaza

President Trump shares apparent AI video offering ‘what's next’ for Gaza

President Trump shared an AI video of “what’s next" for Gaza that included a sunny beachside resort town alongside images of bearded bellydancers and a golden Trump balloon and statue.

February 26, 2025 1:41pm EST
Israel says child hostages identified but other released body not their mother

Israel says child hostages identified but other released body not their mother

Hamas returned four Israeli hostages' bodies, including two children, but failed to return their mother, Shiri Bibas, according to the Israeli Defense Forces.

February 20, 2025 9:42pm EST
4 dead hostages, including mother and 2 young sons, will be returned from Gaza

4 dead hostages, including mother and 2 young sons, will be returned from Gaza

The handover is part of the ceasefire agreement.

February 19, 2025 5:43pm EST
Former Hamas hostage's boyfriend freed over a year later: 'I never lost faith'

Former Hamas hostage's boyfriend freed over a year later: 'I never lost faith'

Troufanov was abducted with his girlfriend, mother, and grandmother from a Kibbutz . While the others were released in Nov. 2023, he remained captive until today. His father was killed on Oct. 7.

February 15, 2025 7:03pm EST
Former hostage describes time in Hamas captivity: "Starved and tortured"

Former hostage describes time in Hamas captivity: "Starved and tortured"

A North Carolina native who spent 484 days in captivity after being taken by Hamas said he was kicked, spat on and held with no water, light or air to breathe.

February 14, 2025 9:59am EST
Ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all Israeli hostages by Saturday, Trump says

Ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all Israeli hostages by Saturday, Trump says

Hamas said it would delay the release of any more hostages, citing Israel's violation of the ceasefire terms.

February 10, 2025 6:40pm EST
Trump says he wants US to take over Gaza in Netanyahu press conference

Trump says he wants US to take over Gaza in Netanyahu press conference

President Donald Trump said he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere.m.

February 4, 2025 10:38pm EST
Hamas releases 3 more hostages, including US citizen, as part of fragile ceasefire deal

Hamas releases 3 more hostages, including US citizen, as part of fragile ceasefire deal

American-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas were released by the terror group Hamas on Saturday.

February 1, 2025 1:22pm EST
Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments

Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments

President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.

January 26, 2025 10:52pm EST
Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in Gaza ceasefire swap for 200 prisoners

Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in Gaza ceasefire swap for 200 prisoners

Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City, parading them publicly before their transfer, as part of a ceasefire agreement.

January 25, 2025 8:27am EST
Gaza ceasefire begins: Israel frees 90 prisoners after Hamas returns 3 hostages

Gaza ceasefire begins: Israel frees 90 prisoners after Hamas returns 3 hostages

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was underway in the Gaza Strip Sunday, beginning an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for an end to the 15-month war.

January 19, 2025 8:42pm EST
Israel’s Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza

Israel’s Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza

The approval came just after 1 a.m. in Jerusalem and marks the second ceasefire achieved during the war. If finalized, the deal is expected to begin on Sunday.

January 17, 2025 6:41pm EST
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage deal

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage deal

Currently, the Israeli government is set to vote on the measure on Saturday, which would delay the release of the first three hostages until Monday.

January 16, 2025 9:47pm EST
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