Israel Hamas War 2023

On Oct. 7, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel that killed over 1,200 Israelis. Follow this page for all of our coverage.

An album cover features the fig tree, a native plant signifying the security of home; the keys, a symbol and instrument of return; the fishnet pattern (found in the keffiyeh), a connection to the sea; water, source of life, in the droplets and waves; the stars, witnesses over us all; and the shofar, used as a wake-up call.

A new collection of Yiddish songs casts Israel as the ‘evildoer’ in Gaza

“Lider mit Palestine” draws on Jewish music traditions to express solidarity with the Palestinians and opposition to the war.

Actor David Corenswet wears his caped costume in the 2025 film "Superman."

Ideas

Why some think the new ‘Superman’ movie is about the war in Gaza

Social media is abuzz over a plausible allegation that the blockbuster takes the Palestinian side in the war with Israel.

Israel hits Yemen as conflict escalates with Houthis, Iran’s strongest remaining proxy

The strikes come as Israelis endure continued rocket attacks from the Houthi militia in Yemen even as attacks from Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in the Gaza Strip have diminished.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Joe Biden meet on July 25, 2024. (Amos Ben-Gershom/Israeli Government Press Office)

Politics

Israel reached a ceasefire in Lebanon. Is Gaza next?

Politics

France says it won’t arrest Netanyahu, despite ICC warrant against him

Israel

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins after more than a year of fighting

Politics

Canada, Netherlands among countries pledging to arrest Netanyahu following ICC warrant

Politics

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister

Politics

At the ADL’s ‘Concert against Hate,’ the focus is on Israel

Politics

US takes no action as deadline passes for Israel to meet Gaza’s humanitarian needs

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