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.

Pro-Palestine protesters take over Stanford president's office

Pro-Palestinian protesters took over the Stanford president's office early Wednesday morning, drawing a large police presence in reaction and ending in 13 arrests. 

Georgia soldier supporting humanitarian aid mission in Gaza Strip

A Georgia soldier is stationed at the temporary U.S. pier built to deliver aid to the war-torn region of the Gaza Strip.

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.

Tense standoff at UC Santa Cruz as police arrest protesters blocking campus

Police and the California Highway patrol moved in early Friday morning at UC Santa Cruz to confront pro-Palestinian protesters, arresting roughly 80 people who refused to move their encampments, which have been blocking campus entrances for weeks. 

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.

Biden’s upcoming graduation speech roils Morehouse College, a center of Black politics and culture

When President Joe Biden gives the commencement address at Morehouse College, he will have his most direct engagement with college students since the start of the Israel-Hamas war at a center of Black politics and culture.

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.

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.

Emory University 2024 commencement held without major disruption

Emory University is bracing for more protests after moving its undergraduate commencement ceremony off campus to Gas South Arena due to "concerns about safety and security."