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Israel Hamas war

Israel declared war on Hamas on Oct. 8, 2023, the first time since the Yom Kippur War. The Palestinian Islamic Hamas movement’s surprise attack on Oct. 7, a Jewish holiday, launched rockets from the Gaza Strip and sent fighters across the border. Hamas said allies like Iran and Lebanese Hezbollah “will join the battle if Gaza is subjected to a war of annihilation.”

Vigil near GWU honors victims of Israeli-Hamas conflict

Vigil near GWU honors victims of Israeli-Hamas conflict

Students at George Washington University held a vigil near campus on Monday evening to mark the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. 

October 7, 2024 10:51pm EDT
Harris marks Oct 7 attacks with memorial tree planting

Harris marks Oct 7 attacks with memorial tree planting

Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will plant a memorial tree at the Vice President's Residence in honor of the victims of the October 7 attack. 

October 7, 2024 5:49pm EDT
JD Vance to headline Oct 7 memorial rally in DC

JD Vance to headline Oct 7 memorial rally in DC

Vice Presidential Nominee Senator JD Vance is hosting a rally and march on the National Mall on Monday in remembrance of the October 7 attack on Israel. 

October 7, 2024 2:46pm EDT
More Americans now want US to play role in diplomatically resolving Israel-Hamas war

More Americans now want US to play role in diplomatically resolving Israel-Hamas war

A year after Hamas launched a surprise attack against Israel, Americans have shifted their attitudes on the ongoing conflict based on a new study.

October 7, 2024 1:07pm EDT
Biden marks anniversary of Oct 7 attack with candle-lighting ceremony

Biden marks anniversary of Oct 7 attack with candle-lighting ceremony

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will participate in a candle lighting to mark the one-year anniversary since the October 7 attack, according to the White House. 

October 7, 2024 12:06pm EDT
What happened on Oct. 7? Timeline of Hamas attack, one year later

What happened on Oct. 7? Timeline of Hamas attack, one year later

Last year Hamas launched a surprise attack prompting Israel to declare war and intensify military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah; here’s a timeline of key events in the ongoing conflict one year later.

October 7, 2024 11:33am EDT
Increased patrols in DC as demonstrations mark year since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Increased patrols in DC as demonstrations mark year since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Vigils, commemorations, and acts of remembrance are being held in Washington, D.C. and across the world Monday to mark one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

October 7, 2024 10:30am EDT
Hamas attack on Israel: Hostage status 1 year later

Hamas attack on Israel: Hostage status 1 year later

On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas kidnapped roughly 250 people in a surprise deadly attack into Israel. Here’s what’s known about the Israelis and Palestinians still being held.

October 7, 2024 9:19am EDT
Watch live: Israel marks 1 year since Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Watch live: Israel marks 1 year since Oct. 7 Hamas attack

One year ago today, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing more than 1,000 Israelis and sparking a year-long war that has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians.

October 7, 2024 6:40am EDT
Pro-Palestine rally in DC calls for ceasefire

Pro-Palestine rally in DC calls for ceasefire

A pro-Palestine rally gathered in D.C. near the White House, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. 

October 5, 2024 4:56pm EDT
FBI warns of possible violence in U.S. ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary

FBI warns of possible violence in U.S. ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary

The FBI issued a warning in a memo Friday ahead of the anniversary of the Hamas attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Here's what we know.

October 4, 2024 5:38pm EDT
Federal judge orders University of Maryland to allow Oct. 7 Palestinian vigil on campus

Federal judge orders University of Maryland to allow Oct. 7 Palestinian vigil on campus

The University of Maryland is preparing to comply with a federal court ruling that permits a student group to hold a planned demonstration on campus after the university initially blocked all non-sponsored events for Oct. 7 due to security concerns. 

October 1, 2024 6:22pm EDT
Federal judge to hear arguments on University of Maryland’s vigil cancellation

Federal judge to hear arguments on University of Maryland’s vigil cancellation

A federal judge will hear arguments Monday regarding the University of Maryland’s decision to cancel an October 7th campus vigil marking one year since the beginning of Israel’s war with Hamas and remembering the lives lost.

September 30, 2024 11:23am EDT
Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli airstrike

Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli airstrike

Hassan Nasrallah was the leader of Hezbollah for more than three decades. He’s by far the most powerful target to be killed by Israel.

September 28, 2024 9:03am EDT
Israeli military chief hints at potential ground operation in Lebanon amid Hezbollah strikes

Israeli military chief hints at potential ground operation in Lebanon amid Hezbollah strikes

As Hezbollah escalates missile attacks, including a strike aimed at Tel Aviv, Israel is preparing for a potential ground operation in Lebanon, according to military officials.

September 25, 2024 9:39pm EDT
US sending more troops to the Middle East amid increasing violence between Israel and Hezbollah

US sending more troops to the Middle East amid increasing violence between Israel and Hezbollah

The announcement comes following significant strikes by Israeli forces against targets in Lebanon that have killed hundreds.

September 23, 2024 1:30pm EDT
DC Jewish community holds vigil to honor 6 Israeli hostages killed in Gaza

DC Jewish community holds vigil to honor 6 Israeli hostages killed in Gaza

A vigil was held Tuesday in Washington, D.C., to honor six Israeli hostages killed in Gaza. 

September 4, 2024 6:25am EDT
US charges Hamas leader, militants over Oct. 7 Israel attack

US charges Hamas leader, militants over Oct. 7 Israel attack

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, along with other militants, has been charged by the U.S. Justice Department in connection with the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.

September 3, 2024 5:39pm EDT
University of Maryland bans vigil for Gaza victims on Hamas attack anniversary

University of Maryland bans vigil for Gaza victims on Hamas attack anniversary

As the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel approaches, the University of Maryland has announced it will not permit student groups to hold on-campus demonstrations on Oct. 7, citing security concerns. 

September 3, 2024 4:28pm EDT
Hersh Goldberg-Polin's parents deliver heartbreaking eulogy after son slain by Hamas

Hersh Goldberg-Polin's parents deliver heartbreaking eulogy after son slain by Hamas

A funeral was held in Jerusalem Monday for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the 23-year-old who grew up in Berkeley and was taken hostage by Hamas last year. 

September 2, 2024 3:29pm EDT
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