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.

Israeli military rescues 4 hostages kidnapped in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. At least 94 Palestinians are killed

Israel’s army said it rescued Noa Argamani, 25; Almog Meir Jan, 21; Andrey Kozlov, 27; and Shlomi Ziv, 40, in a complex daytime operation in the heart of Nuseirat on Saturday morning, raiding two locations at once and under fire

Israel Day on Fifth Parade focuses on solidarity as Gaza war casts a grim shadow

Marchers chanted for the release of hostages in Gaza on Sunday at a New York City parade for Israel that drew thousands of people under heightened security.

Pro-Palestinian encampment returns to Columbia University

Pro-Palestinian protesters set up another encampment on Columbia University's campus on Friday evening, just in time for alumni weekend.

Israel calls Gaza cease-fire a ‘nonstarter,’ undermining Biden’s proposal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained the war would not end in Gaza until the destruction of Hamas’ military and governing capabilities was complete.

Pro-Palestinian protesters enter Brooklyn Museum, unfurl banner as NYPD make arrests

A large pro-Palestinian rally marched on the Brooklyn Museum Friday afternoon, setting up tents in the lobby and unfurling a “Free Palestine” banner over the building.

Biden outlines cease-fire proposal after Israel expands ground offensive in Rafah

President Joe Biden on Friday outlined terms of a potential new cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, just hours after Israeli forces moved into central parts of Rafah.

NYC students plan pro-Palestinian walkout for Friday: What to know

Students across the five boroughs are expected to walk out of their classrooms at 3 p.m. Friday to rally outside the Tweed Courthouse on Chambers Street, which currently serves as Department of Education headquarters.

Israeli airstrikes kill 35 in Gaza's Rafah

The attacks occurred two days after an international court ordered Israel to end its military offensive in Rafah.

CUNY suspends officer who told pro-Palestinian protester ‘I support killing all you guys’

A campus safety officer at a public college in New York City has been suspended after footage circulated online showing him cursing at pro-Palestinian protesters saying he supported killing them all.

Which countries recognize a state of Palestine?

Spain, Ireland, and Norway said they will formally recognize a Palestinian state next week in a push for a two-state solution amid the Gaza war.

Adams defends NYPD response to pro-Palestinian protests in Brooklyn

Mayor Eric Adams defended theNYPD's response to a pro-Palestinian street demonstration in Brooklyn over the weekend, calling video of officers repeatedly punching men lying prone on the ground an “isolated incident."

ICC requests arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders over ‘war crimes’

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli military finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza

The hostages were identified as Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, and Itzhak Gelerenter. All three were killed by Hamas at a music festival.

Celebrity ‘blockout’ is social media protest over Gaza

Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.

Pro-Palestinian protesters block traffic on Manhattan Bridge

Pro-Palestinian protesters took to the Manhattan Bridge Saturday evening, blocking traffic on the upper-level westbound lanes.

Columbia University graduation ceremonies begin today: What to know

Columbia University in NYC is preparing for commencement ceremonies, which began today in Uptown at the Baker Athletics Complex.