Israel-Hamas War

The Israel-Hamas war is an ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas terrorist organization based in Gaza. 

Dubbed by the IDF as Operation Swords of Iron, the war kicked off following the October 7 massacre, when Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel on Simchat Torah, murdered at least 1,200 people, and took hundreds of others as hostages. 

Israel's goal in the war is the destruction of Hamas, with the IDF having launched a ground offensive into Gaza for the first time in years.

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Down (South) on the farm: Bringing southern produce up to Jerusalem

How the farmers of the South are keeping their farms going, despite the ongoing war.

By NATAN ROTHSTEIN
11/05/2024

Israel will pay for the price of indecisiveness, prompting decision-making in Gaza

There is a price for indecisiveness, both externally and internally: Israel is not being led, and it is losing key assets that are vital to the future of all of us.

Voices from Jaffa: What everyday life has been like since the war began

Speaking to locals and tourists in the mixed Jewish-Arab city about their experiences since Oct. 7.

By BERNARD HACKER
11/05/2024

Even with a ceasefire, war with Hezbollah will happen by 2026, policy experts say

Policy experts explain the looming threat of Hezbollah, from their elite Radwan forces, support from Iran, and arsenal of precision weapons.

By SHAKED SADEH
11/05/2024
 US NATIONAL Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks at a press briefing, amid the ongoing conflict

Families of American hostages in Gaza meet Jake Sullivan, express frustrations over negotiations

Friday's meeting with Sullivan was also the first time the families met with the White House after Hamas released videos of three hostages, including Americans Keith Siegel and Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

British-Palestinian doctor denied entry to Schengen Area, rights group call for investigation

The man, a British-Palestinian national and surgeon, was invited to speak at several events highlighting the war in Gaza, including an event at The Hague.

Meet the volunteers who are training to protect synagogues in a post-Oct. 7 world

As law enforcement and Jewish groups have documented a spike in antisemitism since Oct. 7, the Community Security Service in Pennsylvania has seen demand for its services increase.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
11/05/2024

Division among Democrats as 26 party members pen letter to Biden condemning withholding Israel aid

The representatives said they fear US public disputes with Israel only emboldens mutual enemies like Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis and other Iranian-backed proxies.

IDF destroys terrorist launch sites in Rafah that were used to fire at Beersheba

The rocket fire, the first the city of Beersheba has seen in nearly five months, resulted in shrapnel hitting a playground, and the IDF responded by targeting terrorist launch sites in Rafah.

WH: Israel's operation in Rafah thus far not deemed major ground offensive

The White House clarifies its stance on Israel's Rafah operation, supporting targeting Hamas but urging precision to avoid humanitarian suffering.

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