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.

Hostage release timeline is delayed, extending an excruciating wait for their families

The first hostages will not be released until at least Friday, Israeli officials said late Wednesday.

Wounded IDF soldier Yonatan Pinto in New York City, November 20, 2023. (Luke Tress)

IDF soldiers wounded on Oct. 7, in New York for medical treatment, say support from other injured troops crucial for recovery

Three Israeli soldiers injured in combat on Oct. 7 came to the U.S. this week to receive further medical and psychological treatment in the New York area.

Lois Frankel, Jewish Florida Democrat, quits progressive caucus over Israel differences

The war in Gaza s widening gaps among liberal lawmakers.

The Sit-Down

Why Israel had no choice but to make a ‘bargain with the devil’

Food

Oct. 7 nearly derailed Berlin’s famous Israeli-Palestinian restaurant. But it’s back in business.

Ideas

How to give thanks when the Jewish world is grieving

Israel

It’s official: Israel approves deal with Hamas to free at least 50 hostages in exchange for pause in fighting

United States

For US officials, Israeli hostage deal brings joy — and hard questions about how much more war to support

Israel

What we know — and don’t yet — about the hostage deal to release Israelis held by Hamas

New York

After uproar, NY State Sen. Julia Salazar fires staffer who endorsed Hamas attack

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