Israel-Hamas at war
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April 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Gaza on the brink: Closed border crossings push population toward famine

Since the end of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on March 18, the humanitarian situation in Gaza has sharply deteriorated.
April 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Muneeb Al-Faqawi, a produce seller in Khan Yunis.
April 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM

How a team of 'suburban dads' secured a key checkpoint in Gaza's 'death corridor'

The use of American contractors to secure a key vehicle checkpoint in Gaza while taking steps to support the local population could be a model for future efforts there.
April 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Displaced Palestinians cross a checkpoint manned by US and Egyptian security on Feb. 9, 2025.
April 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM

Arson attack on Pennsylvania governor over war in Gaza, police say

Police say the man accused of firebombing Gov. Shapiro's mansion on the first night of Passover called 911, confessing he did it because of the governor's support for Israel.
April 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
VIDEO: Arson attack on Pennsylvania governor over war in Gaza, police say
April 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Gaza on the brink: 'We wish for death'

The closure of all border crossings in Gaza since March 2 has blocked the entry of humanitarian aid, triggering a severe food crisis and endangering the lives of millions of civilians, aid groups say.
April 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The closure of all border crossings in Gaza since March 2 has blocked the entry of humanitarian aid, triggering a severe food crisis and endangering the lives of millions of civilians, aid groups say.
April 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM

Bondi condemns Gov. Shapiro arson attack but declines to call it 'domestic terrorism'

The arsonist who allegedly tried to kill Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro decided to firebomb his residence because of "what he wants to do to the Palestinian people."
April 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Damage is seen after a fire at the Pennsylvania governor's mansion while Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept inside on April 13, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa.
April 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM

Portrait of Palestinian boy who lost both arms is World Press Photo of the year

A portrait of a young Palestinian boy who lost both arms as a result of an Israeli attack in Gaza has been named World Press Photo of the year
April 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM
This image taken by Jae C. Hong. Of The Associated Press, was one of three winners in the Singles category of the Asia-Pacific and Oceania region of the the World Press Photo Award of the Year and shows Adoptee Nicole Motta, left, and her birth father, Jang Dae-chang, wipe tears after an emotional reunion at the Eastern Social Welfare Society in Seoul, Friday, May 31, 2024. The moment they hugged, Motta, adopted to the United States in 1985, didn't need DNA test results, she knew she'd come from this man. "I am a sinner for not finding you," he said. "I think I have your nose," Motta said softly. They both sobbed. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
April 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM

Israel says troops will stay in Gaza indefinitely

Israel’s defense minister says that troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely.
April 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
VIDEO: Israel says troops will stay in Gaza indefinitely
April 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM

Maldives bars Israeli passport holders over Gaza war

The Maldives has changed its immigration law to prohibit anyone with an Israeli passports from entering the country over the war in Gaza
April 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
April 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM

Judge temporarily blocks US government from moving detained Columbia student

Immigration lawyer Leon Fresco joins ABC News Live to discuss the arrest of Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi.
April 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
VIDEO: Judge temporarily blocks US government from moving detained Columbia student
April 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Parents of American hostage react to the ongoing war in Gaza

The parents of American hostage Edan Alexander discuss the war in Gaza as negotiations for a ceasefire stall.
April 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: Parents of American hostage react to the ongoing war in Gaza
April 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM

Israel takes control of Rafah, creating new 'security corridor' in Gaza

Israel announced Saturday that its military has completed the establishment of a new security corridor in the Gaza Strip, effectively taking full control over Rafah.
April 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
A picture released by the Israeli Army says to show Israeli soldiers conducting operations in a location given as Tel Al-Sultan area, Rafah Governorate, Gaza, in this handout image released April 2, 2025.
April 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM

Judge rules against Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil

An immigration judge ruled the Columbia grad student who led pro-Palestinian protests can be deported based solely on the administration's claim that he threatens foreign policy.
April 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
VIDEO: Judge rules against Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil
April 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM

Judge rules Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil appeared before an immigration judge in Louisiana on Friday who decided he can be deported.
April 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
 Mahmoud Khalil speaks to members of media about the Revolt for Rafah encampment at Columbia University during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza, in New York, June 1, 2024.
April 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM

Judge: Columbia University activist can be deported from U.S.

A federal judge ruled that Mahmoud Khalil can be deported from the U.S. It comes as another judge expressed frustration over the government's lack of answers about a man who was deported in error.
April 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM
VIDEO: Judge: Columbia University activist can be deported from U.S.
April 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM

Judge rules Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported from US

Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil appeared before an immigration judge in Louisiana on Friday who decided he can be deported.
April 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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April 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM

Turkey and Israel hold talks to avoid accidental conflict in Syria

A Turkish official says Turkey and Israel have held technical talks aimed at preventing conflict between their troops in Syria
April 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Confetti and flowers are dropped from a military helicopter onto a crowd during a celebration marking the 10th anniversary of the victory of rebel forces over Bashar al-Assad's army in Idlib, Syria, Friday, March 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
April 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Judge gives DHS until Wednesday to provide evidence on removal of Mahmoud Khalil

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil appeared in immigration court Tuesday in Jena, Louisiana.
April 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
VIDEO: Judge gives DHS until Wednesday to provide evidence on removal of Mahmoud Khalil
April 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Doctors Without Borders warns of dire situation in Gaza as war escalates

Myriam Laaroussi, Doctors Without Borders emergency coordinator, warns of the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
April 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
VIDEO: Doctors Without Borders warns of dire situation in Gaza as war escalates
April 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM

14-year-old dual Palestinian-US citizen killed in the West Bank

Israel Defense Forces killed a 14-year-old Palestinian-US citizen in the West Bank.
April 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Mourners carry the body of Palestinian-American boy Omar Mohammad Rabea, 14, who was killed by Israeli forces in Turmus Ayya village, during his funeral, near Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank April 7, 2025.
April 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Trump meets with Israeli PM Netanyahu at White House to discuss tariffs, war in Gaza

President Trump and Netanyahu discussed Israel's war with Hamas and the tariffs that the U.S. imposed on virtually all of its trading partners, which have sent world markets reeling.
April 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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April 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Microsoft workers: We were fired after 50th anniversary protest over Israel contract

Microsoft has fired two employees who interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its work supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military, according to a group representing the workers
April 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
CORRECTS DATE - A pro-Palestinian demonstrator, Ibtihal Aboussad, is escorted away by security as they interrupt Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman during a presentation of the company's AI assistant, Copilot, ahead of a 50th Anniversary presentation at Microsoft headquarters, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Redmond, Wash. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)
April 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM

Israeli airstrike kills journalist in Gaza

ABC News' Diaa Ostaz reports from Gaza following an Israeli airstrike near a camp journalists were staying in.
April 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
VIDEO: Israeli airstrike kills journalist in Gaza
April 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM

PM Netanyahu in DC to talk tariffs, Gaza with Trump

ABC News’ Maggie Rulli previews Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with President Donald Trump.
April 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
VIDEO: PM Netanyahu in DC to talk tariffs, Gaza with Trump
April 6, 2025 at 5:03 AM

Deadly strike under 'thorough examination': IDF

New video appears to show Palestinian first responders and aid workers coming under attack.
April 6, 2025 at 5:03 AM
VIDEO: Deadly strike under 'thorough examination': IDF
April 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM

Palestinian medics allege video shows IDF kill aid workers in Gaza last March

Newly released video shows the moment a convoy of first responders in Gaza came under fire on March 23. The incident is under "thorough examination," the IDF said in a statement to ABC News.
April 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
VIDEO: Palestinian medics allege video shows IDF kill aid workers in Gaza last March
April 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM

Israel expands ground operations in north Gaza after deadly strike on school

The Israel Defense Forces said Friday morning that its ground troops had begun operating in the Shejaiya area of the northern Gaza Strip.
April 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
A young boy looks on as Palestinians stand amid the devastation in the yard of a school, a day after it was hit by an Israeli strike, in the al-Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City on April 4, 2025.
April 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Israel kills Hamas commander in Lebanon: IDF

ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports on the impact this latest strike could have on the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.
April 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
VIDEO: Israel kills Hamas commander in Lebanon: IDF
April 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM

Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Israeli PM Netanyahu visits

Hungary announced it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest for a four-day visit.
April 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference alongside Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister, April 3, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary.
April 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Families of hostages in Gaza push for freedom as the IDF expands operations

Liran Berma and Ilay David, whose family members are being held hostage by Hamas, say they are hoping for the best but do not know their relatives’ condition.
April 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
VIDEO: Families of hostages in Gaza push for freedom as the IDF expands operations
April 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Israel expanding Gaza operations to ‘cleanse area of terrorists': Defense minister

ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy comments on the latest headlines involving Israel and Hamas.
April 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
VIDEO: Israel expanding Gaza operations to ‘cleanse area of terrorists,': defense minister
April 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM

Israeli operation in Gaza expanding to seize 'large areas,' defense minister says

Defense Minister Israel Katz said "large-scale evacuation of the Gazan population from the fighting areas" is accompanying the expanded military campaign in the strip. ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.
April 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
VIDEO: Israeli operation in Gaza expanding to seize 'large areas,' defense minister says
April 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM

Israeli operation in Gaza expanding to seize 'large areas,' defense minister says

Israel's renewed military operation in Gaza "is expanding to crush and cleanse the area of ​​terrorists," Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement on Wednesday.
April 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on April 1, 2025.
April 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM

'We need to prioritize' the civilian population: World Food Program director in Gaza

Director of the World Food Program in Gaza, Antoine Renard, joined ABC News Live to talk about the ongoing famine issues and risks of malnutrition in Gaza.
April 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
VIDEO: 'We need to prioritize' the civilian population: World Food Program director in Gaza
April 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Hezbollah operative killed in Israeli strikes: ID

ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports on the second attack on Beirut in four days.
April 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
VIDEO: Hezbollah operative killed in Israeli strikes: ID
March 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Israeli officials say ceasefire deal ‘not close’

ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports on the negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
March 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
VIDEO: Israeli officials say ceasefire deal ‘not close’
March 31, 2025 at 2:03 AM

Hamas accepts new ceasefire proposal from mediators

Both Israel and Hamas are negotiating over the number of living hostages to be released and talks to actually end the war. 
March 31, 2025 at 2:03 AM
VIDEO: Hamas accepts new ceasefire proposal from mediators
March 31, 2025 at 12:13 AM

Palestinians in Gaza mark holy day of Eid with dwindling food and no end to war

Israel has announced it has submitted a counter-proposal to a new ceasefire plan put forward by mediators.
March 31, 2025 at 12:13 AM
VIDEO: Palestinians in Gaza mark holy day of Eid with dwindling food and no end to war
March 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM

Deportation halted for student whose visa Rubio says was revoked due to activism

The government revoked Rumeysa Ozturk's visa due to her pro-Palestinian activism, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday.
March 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Signage and flowers are placed on a tree next to where ICE agents apprehended Tuft University graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk on March 27, 2025, in Somerville, Massachusetts.
March 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut for the first time since start of ceasefire

ABC News' Matt Rivers reports the latest on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
March 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
VIDEO: Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut for the first time since start of ceasefire with Hezbollah
March 28, 2025 at 6:22 AM

Protests after ICE arrests Tufts PhD student outside Massachusetts home

Tufts University doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk was arrested by federal agents and placed in an ICE detention center while on a visa.
March 28, 2025 at 6:22 AM
VIDEO: Protests after ICE arrests Tufts PhD student outside Massachusetts home
March 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM

Israel orders expansion of ground operation in Gaza, seizure of more territory

The Israel Defense Forces have been instructed to seize more territory in Gaza -- while evacuating Palestinians -- as it expands its ground operation.
March 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Israeli army soldiers walk in a position along Israel's southern border with the northern Gaza Strip, Mar. 20, 2025.
March 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM

'We want to live': Anti-Hamas protests erupt in Gaza

Hundreds of people rallied in northern Gaza on Tuesday.
March 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Palestinians walk amid the destruction caused by the Israeli air and ground offensive at Al-Shati camp, Gaza City, on March 25, 2025.
March 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Anti-Hamas protests continue in Gaza

ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports on the protests being carried out by hundreds of Palestinians.
March 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
VIDEO: Anti-Hamas protests continue in Gaza
March 26, 2025 at 9:27 AM

Egypt, Saudi Arabia condemn proposed Israeli agency to 'voluntarily' remove Gazans

The Israeli government approved the establishment of an agency to facilitate the "voluntary" removal of residents from Gaza, drawing condemnation from across the region.
March 26, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Palestinians fleeing Israeli bombardment drive vehicles carrying their belongings on a main axis in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on March 25, 2025.
March 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM

Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal speaks to ABC News from hospital

Hamdan Ballal spoke to ABC News on the phone from a hospital bed in Hebron, in the West Bank, on Tuesday.
March 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Rachel Szor (R) and Hamdan Ballal (L) pose with the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film for "No Other Land" at the Governors Ball following the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on March 2, 2025.
March 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM

Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal reacts to being released by Israel

Palestinian Academy Award-winning filmmaker Hamdan Ballal was released from Israeli custody on Tuesday and spoke to ABC News by phone with a reaction to his detainment by Israeli security forces.
March 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
VIDEO: Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal reacts to being released by Israel
March 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM

Judge to decide if Columbia can share student disciplinary records with Congress

A judge will hear arguments over whether to extend an order that stops Columbia University from sharing student disciplinary records with a House committee.
March 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Activists hold a demonstration in lower Manhattan against the arrest by ICE of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at Columbia University, on March 20, 2025 in New York City.
March 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM

Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal freed by Israel, friend says

Palestinian Academy Award-winning filmmaker Hamdan Ballal was released from Israeli custody on Tuesday, friend and fellow filmmaker Yuval Abraham said.
March 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
VIDEO: Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal held by Israel, friend says
1 month ago

Trump administration claims Mahmoud Khalil misrepresented green card application info

The government claimed Palestinian protester Mahmoud Khalil intentionally misrepresented information on his green card application and is inadmissible to the U.S.
1 month ago
Mahmoud Khalil speaks to members of media about the Revolt for Rafah encampment at Columbia University during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza, in New York City, June 1, 2024.
1 month ago

Israeli strike on south Gaza hospital kills senior Hamas official

Hamas confirmed that Ismail Barhoum was killed in the strike on Nasser Hospital. ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Israeli strike on south Gaza hospital kills senior Hamas official