Netanyahu heads to Congress; Hostage families plead for ceasefire in front of US Capitol
Security is exceptionally tight in Washington, D.C., this week as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address Congress on Wednesday.
Authorities stepping up security with protests expected during Netanyahu's visit to DC
D.C. is once again under a tight security plan in anticipation of Wednesday’s visit by Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Protesters take over Capitol office building as Netanyahu's visit to DC looms
A group of demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace took to the Cannon Rotunda on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon, wearing red shirts with the message "Jews say stop arming Israel."
Jewish Federation funds efforts to address rising antisemitism in local schools and universities
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington announced Monday that officials are issuing special grants to local organizations working to combat antisemitism.
Fairfax man raises over $1M to help feed starving families in Gaza
On Wednesday, the head of the World Health Organization said that thousands of people in Gaza are facing "catastrophic hunger and famine-like conditions."
Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped by Hamas: 'We are overjoyed'
Three men and 1 woman were rescued in the largest such hostage recovery operation since the war with Hamas began in Gaza.
Israel calls Gaza cease-fire a ‘nonstarter,’ undermining Biden’s proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained the war would not end in Gaza until the destruction of Hamas’ military and governing capabilities was complete.
Biden outlines cease-fire proposal after Israel expands ground offensive in Rafah
President Joe Biden on Friday outlined terms of a potential new cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, just hours after Israeli forces moved into central parts of Rafah.
Israeli airstrikes kill 35 in Gaza's Rafah
The attacks occurred two days after an international court ordered Israel to end its military offensive in Rafah.
Which countries recognize a state of Palestine?
Spain, Ireland, and Norway said they will formally recognize a Palestinian state next week in a push for a two-state solution amid the Gaza war.
ICC requests arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders over ‘war crimes’
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israeli military finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza
The hostages were identified as Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, and Itzhak Gelerenter. All three were killed by Hamas at a music festival.
US-built Gaza Strip relief pier is done; aid to flow soon as war rages on
The pier will enhance the delivery of aid and supplies to Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Celebrity ‘blockout’ is social media protest over Gaza
Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.
DC police clear pro-Palestinian demonstration on George Washington University campus; 1 arrest made
D.C. police broke apart a pro-Palestinian demonstration on the George Washington University campus overnight just one day after they clashed with protesters and made dozens of arrests as they cleared a tent encampment that had been in place for two weeks.
Mixed reaction after DC police clear pro-Palestine demonstrators off of GW campus
There have been mixed reactions to the decision by DC authorities to clear out the pro-Palestinian protest encampment at George Washington University.
Biden refuses to supply Israel weapons for potential Rafah assault
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah.
Protesters, cops clash in DC streets as George Washington University protest encampment cleared
Police and protesters clashed in the streets of the nation's capital Wednesday morning after officers began clearing out the pro-Palestine protest encampment on the campus of George Washington University.
33 arrested as police clear pro-Palestine encampment at George Washington University
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith said 33 people were arrested Wednesday morning as officers cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University.
Decision to clear George Washington University encampment came after protest became more 'volatile'
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith said the decision to remove protesters from the campus of George Washington University was made Monday with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser after they reviewed intelligence gathered and determined that the protest was becoming more volatile.