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Israel Says It Is ‘Expanding’ Ground Operations in Gaza

Top Israeli spokesman said that the country's military will expand ground operations in Gaza, coming amid reports of significant bombing occurring in the enclave.

900 US Troops Deploying to Middle East as Attacks on American Forces Ramp Up

Pentagon boosting forces in the Middle East following a series of attacks on American and allied troops in Iraq, Syria, and the Red Sea.
Live Updates: Unfolding Crisis in Israel and the Gaza Strip

Israel–Hamas War News Updates

Stay informed with our live updates on the unfolding crisis in Israel and the Gaza Strip.

ANALYSIS: Israel–Hamas Conflict Casts Spotlight on Clash Between China and US

Amid the Israeli–Hamas war, social media casts the divide between the global left and the liberal world order into stark relief.

Hamas Fighters Trained in Iran Before Oct. 7 Attacks

In weeks leading up to Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, hundreds of Palestinian Islamist militant group’s fighters received specialized combat training in Iran.

Republicans Press Pentagon Over American-Made Weapons in Hamas’s Hands

Lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon on how U.S.-made weapons may have ended up in the hands of Hamas terrorists who slaughtered Israeli civilians.

LIVE UPDATES: Blinken Tells UN: US Doesn’t Want War With Iran but Will Defend...

US told UN it does not seek conflict with Iran, but Blinken warned Washington would act swiftly and decisively if Iran or proxies attack U.S. personnel anywhere.

Israel Fears ‘3-Front War’ as Tensions Mount in West Bank

As Israel gears up to invade the besieged Gaza Strip, military officials have voiced fears of a possible “third front” opening up in the next-door West Bank.

US Navy Shoots Down 3 Missiles From Yemen Potentially Headed ‘Toward Israel’

The United States shot down three cruise missiles over the Red Sea which may have been targeting Israel. Several drone attacks also targeted U.S. forces.

LIVE UPDATES: Israel’s War With Hamas ‘Will Not Be Short,’ IDF Official Says

The Israel Defense Forces Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi on Wednesday warned of a prolonged conflict with Hamas while speaking to Israeli soldiers.

What’s Known About the Gaza Hospital Blast as Hamas Claims Unravel

Here's what's known about the Gaza hospital blast that Hamas blames on Israel but evidence suggests was a misfired rocket launched by Islamic Jihad terrorists.

US Deploying Marines Into Middle East to Support Israel

President Joe Biden landed in Israel as the Marines deployed. The United States has also sent Air Force fighter groups to the region.