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.

Source: Blinken hasn’t decided whether to sanction Israel for alleged abuses by one of its army units

There has been a determination that Israeli forces committed gross human rights abuses, but there is not yet any decision about whether to withhold funds.

Israeli police arrest author Ayelet Waldman and 6 others in Gaza border protest

Waldman’s husband, the author Michael Chabon, drew attention to her arrest from their home in California.

US and 17 other countries with hostages in Gaza call for their release in exchange for a ceasefire

The statement does not refer to Israel’s other goal in the war, which is to remove Hamas from power.

Politics

Israel’s military intelligence chief resigns, taking responsibility for Oct. 7 failures

Politics

House overwhelmingly passes Israel aid, even as dissent grows in both parties

Israel

Police arrest son of prominent DC-area rabbi after alleged altercation with protesters outside Israeli Embassy

United States

Survey taken 5 months into the Gaza war finds most American Jews felt close to Israel, but not its government

Politics

FBI investigations of anti-Jewish hate crimes tripled after Oct. 7, director says

Politics

Spurred by Iran attack, House will vote on long-delayed foreign aid package for Israel and other US allies

Politics

Iran’s attack draws Israel and US closer together after weeks of growing tension

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