Protesters rally in Union Park after clash with Vivek Ramaswamy on final day of DNC
Tensions escalated just before 4:30 p.m. when demonstrators spotted former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and tried to push him out of the park.
Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, American held by Hamas, call for hostages' release
Watch: The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, gave an emotional speech at the DNC.
Protesters rally in downtown Chicago ahead of Democratic National Convention
Protesters marched in downtown Chicago on Sunday, just one day before the start of the Democratic National Convention.
Pro-Palestinian protesters storm Hamilton Heights restaurant
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters caused chaotic scenes outside of a restaurant in Hamilton Heights on Tuesday, after they mistakenly thought Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul were dining at the establishment.
As students return, colleges brace for a resurgence in activism against the war in Gaza
While the summer break has provided a respite in student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war, it has also given protesters and higher education officials a chance to regroup and strategize for the fall semester.
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns, effective immediately
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned after a brief, tumultuous tenure.
Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as a shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say
An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is assassinated in Tehran
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for the attack.
Deadly attack on Israeli Golan kills 11, sparks war fears as Hezbollah denies role
A rocket strike Saturday on a soccer field in Israel killed at least 11 children and teens, authorities said, the deadliest strike on an Israeli target along the country's northern border since fighting between Israel and Hezbollah began.
Massive protests held amid Netanyahu's US visit, speech to Congress
Widespread protests are happening in D.C. as some demonstrators are condemning the Israeli military and pressing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal and bring home hostages.
'America and Israel must stand together': Netanyahu gives fiery speech to Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the U.S. Congress on Wednesday for the fourth time, which is more than any other world leader.
Netanyahu heads to Congress; Hostage families plead for ceasefire in front of US Capitol
Security is exceptionally tight in Washington, D.C., this week as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address Congress on Wednesday.
Protesters take over Capitol office building as Netanyahu's visit to DC looms
A group of demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace took to the Cannon Rotunda on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon, wearing red shirts with the message "Jews say stop arming Israel."
Columbia University removes 3 staff members over 'ancient antisemitic tropes' texts
Columbia University removed three staff members from their positions after sending text messages that “disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes".
Manhattan DA drops charges against Columbia protesters; community outraged
People are upset that the charges against many of the Columbia University protesters have been dropped.
US Navy facing 'most sustained combat since WWII' in Red Sea
The U.S. Navy is engaged in intense combat with Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen, in the most significant sea battle since World War II, as the Houthis target over 50 vessels in the Red Sea to disrupt shipping and support Palestinians while strengthening their position in Yemen, leading to near-daily confrontations involving advanced weaponry.
'Raise your hand if you're a Zionist': Pro-Palestinian protesters chant on NYC subway
Pro-Palestinian protesters in New York were heard chanting "Raise your hand if you're a Zionist" while riding the subway on Monday as part of a "day of rage for Gaza."
Vandalism in NYC: Timeline of pro-Palestinian, anti-Jewish crimes as Israel war fuels tensions
From graffiti on subway cars to more targeted acts of property damage, vandalism in New York City has been a longstanding issue.
Demonstrators smear red paint on Upper East Side building, flee in U-Haul
Police said the group of 15 people threw paint on the front entrance of a building on 115 East 65th, which is the Permanent Observer Mission of the State of Palestine to the United Nations.
Gaza protesters plan to target NYC museums Monday
Pro-Palestinian protesters plan host a "Citywide Day of Rage for Gaza" targeting museums throughout NYC Monday evening, according to the group Within Our Lifetime.