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December 4, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Israeli forces conduct strike in Syria
The Israel Defense Forces said it conducted a strike in Damascus on Tuesday, to target Salman Nemer Jamaa, Hezbollah's representative to the Syrian military.
December 4, 2024 at 3:23 PM
December 3, 2024 at 6:36 PM
UNRWA official discusses brother’s death in Gaza and aid challenges
UNRWA head of philanthropy, discusses why he believes his brother was killed in an Israeli airstrike and the agency's challenges in getting aid to the region.
December 3, 2024 at 6:36 PM
December 3, 2024 at 6:09 PM
December 3, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Gaza teen receiving medical care in US after double leg amputation
Ahmed Abu Obayda, 15, was injured during a missile strike in Gaza in February. He has been brought to the United States for medical treatment.
December 3, 2024 at 3:57 PM
December 3, 2024 at 3:46 PM
IDF launches fresh strikes into south Lebanon
The ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are responses to ceasefire violations by the Iranian-backed militant group.
December 3, 2024 at 3:46 PM
December 3, 2024 at 8:56 AM
American-Israeli soldier believed to be hostage died during Oct. 7 attack
Omer Maxim Neutra, an American-Israeli soldier, was among those killed on Oct. 7, 2023, Israel said on Monday.
December 3, 2024 at 8:56 AM
December 3, 2024 at 1:28 AM
IDF confirms death of US-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra
It was previously believed that hostage Omer Neutra, 21, was among those taken into Gaza. However, it has been confirmed that he died on Oct. 7, 2023, the same day that Hamas attacked Israel.
December 3, 2024 at 1:28 AM
December 2, 2024 at 2:53 PM
IDF confirms death of US-Israeli hostage
Missing U.S.-Israeli soldier Omer Neutra, 21, was believed to have been taken into Gaza as a hostage during the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, but the IDF confirmed he was killed during the attacks.
December 2, 2024 at 2:53 PM
December 2, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Hamas releases video of US hostage
Hamas released a propaganda video of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander and his family renewed their push for his release after being held hostage for more than 400 days.
December 2, 2024 at 11:07 AM
December 1, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Biden team wants to finish strong on Ukraine, Gaza
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said President Joe Biden is looking to make as much progress as possible on foreign policy before he leaves office next month.
December 1, 2024 at 8:14 PM
December 1, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Israeli-American hostage seen in Hamas propaganda video
Hamas released a propaganda video on Saturday that appears to show Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander who was kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023.
December 1, 2024 at 3:05 PM
November 28, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Celebration in streets of Beirut as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins
President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that a deal has been reached between Israel and Hezbollah to halt the fighting for 60 days after weeks of intensive negotiations.?
November 28, 2024 at 11:58 AM
November 27, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Israeli-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect as many in Lebanon are left homeless
A ceasefire went into effect after Israel's Cabinet approved the U.S.-backed proposal to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah after prolonged negotiations. ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports.
November 27, 2024 at 3:19 PM
November 27, 2024 at 3:12 PM
'Hamas has a choice to make,' Biden says, after Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire accepted
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a deal brokered by the U.S. "to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah."
November 27, 2024 at 3:12 PM
November 27, 2024 at 3:05 PM
US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect
President Joe Biden confirmed on Tuesday that after weeks of intensive negotiations, a deal had been struck between Israel and Hezbollah to end the fighting for 60 days.
November 27, 2024 at 3:05 PM
November 27, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Israeli Cabinet approves ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah
The ceasefire went into effect 4 a.m. Wednesday, local time, which was five hours after the ceasefire agreement was announced.
November 27, 2024 at 10:20 AM
November 27, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Israel approves a temporary ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah
Pres. Biden announced a temporary ceasefire deal brokered by U.S. and France to end the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel, after Israeli airstrikes rained down on Beirut.
November 27, 2024 at 2:31 AM
November 26, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Biden says Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a deal brokered by the U.S. "to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah."
November 26, 2024 at 9:17 PM
November 26, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Netanyahu recommends approval of ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah
Benjamin Netanyahu made the announcement in a taped message.
November 26, 2024 at 7:31 PM
November 26, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Israeli ambassador to UN on what happens after cease-fire proposal
Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, said Hezbollah “learned a lesson” after starting a war with Israel.
November 26, 2024 at 4:35 PM
November 26, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Details of Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal emerge
A cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah would begin soon after its announcement, according to an Israeli source with knowledge of the potential deal. ABC News’ James Longman reports.
November 26, 2024 at 3:34 PM
November 25, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut suburbs
The Israel Defense Forces said its warplanes "conducted intelligence-based strikes on several Hezbollah command centers" in southern Beirut on Monday. ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports.
November 25, 2024 at 3:43 PM
November 25, 2024 at 1:08 AM
6 injured after Israel hit by large barrage of Hezbollah rockets: IDF
Hezbollah fired more than 250 missiles and other projectiles into Israel. At least 6 people were hurt, according to the IDF.
November 25, 2024 at 1:08 AM
November 25, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Hezbollah fired around 250 rockets into Israel, IDF says
Amid the rocket launches, the IDF continued striking targets across Lebanon including in the capital, Beirut.
November 25, 2024 at 12:10 AM
November 24, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Hamas claims Israeli hostage killed in Northern Gaza
The IDF says they are examining Hamas’ claims that a female Israeli hostage was killed and another injured in northern Gaza.
November 24, 2024 at 3:27 PM
November 24, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Northern Gaza trapped in catastrophic humanitarian situation, UN report says
Most United Nations efforts to deliver aid to the area in November were obstructed, except for a single World Food Program mission, according to OCHA.
November 24, 2024 at 10:09 AM
November 24, 2024 at 4:13 AM
Hostage killed in northern Gaza, Hamas says
Hamas has released a statement announcing that a female hostage being held in Gaza was killed in recent weeks, and a second hostage was injured. ABC News’ Lama Hasa reports.
November 24, 2024 at 4:13 AM
November 24, 2024 at 4:12 AM
At least 11 dead, more injured in powerful Israeli strikes on central Beirut
ABC News’ Lama Hasan reports on rescue efforts underway after Israeli airstrikes targeted central Beirut on Saturday morning, killing at least 11 people, Lebanese authorities said.
November 24, 2024 at 4:12 AM
November 22, 2024 at 5:16 PM
House Democrat weighs in on Israel, Russia-Ukraine
Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, discusses the conflicts overseas.
November 22, 2024 at 5:16 PM
November 22, 2024 at 2:46 PM
IDF issues new evacuation orders for Beirut
The Israel Defense Forces says it has “struck and dismantled more than 45 Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon.” ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.
November 22, 2024 at 2:46 PM
November 21, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Teen held by Hamas on releasing more hostages: ‘We need to bring them back’
Ofir Engel, who was held captive by Hamas for 54 days, is advocating for the release of more hostages.
November 21, 2024 at 6:31 PM
November 20, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Humanitarian aid crisis in Gaza
ICRC Head of the Gaza Sub-delegation Adrian Zimmermann discusses the aid situation in Gaza where the death toll is nearing 44,000, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry.
November 20, 2024 at 4:10 PM
November 20, 2024 at 4:02 PM
How to navigate post-election stress
Author Kristel Bauer offers advice on how to manage stress in the wake of a contentious election.
November 20, 2024 at 4:02 PM
November 20, 2024 at 11:09 AM
For some Israelis, the goal is to make Gaza their home
What’s next for Gaza, as hundreds of desperate women and children under IDF evacuation orders leave their homes?
November 20, 2024 at 11:09 AM
November 19, 2024 at 10:30 PM
New Jersey Senator George Helmy discusses what Trump presidency means for Gaza
He is the only Arab-American senator in Congress.
November 19, 2024 at 10:30 PM
November 19, 2024 at 8:46 PM
The future of Northern Gaza
ABC News’ Britt Clennett explores what may happen in Northern Gaza, where many Palestinians have been forced from their homes, as a group of Israelis looks to settle there.
November 19, 2024 at 8:46 PM
November 19, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Israel kills 5 in central Beirut strike, officials say
The Israel Defense Forces did not appear to issue any public evacuation order prior to the strike. ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.
November 19, 2024 at 5:01 PM
November 18, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Woman charged with hate crime after targeting man in 'Palestine' sweatshirt
An Illinois woman has been accused of a hate crime after she allegedly targeted a man wearing a "Palestine" sweatshirt at Panera Bread, authorities said.
November 18, 2024 at 9:21 PM
November 18, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Injured Gaza teen arrives in US for medical treatment after arm amputations
Diaa Al-Haqq, 15, was injured in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war, needing amputations to both his arms. He is now in the U.S. receiving medical care.
November 18, 2024 at 7:19 PM
November 18, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Injured Gaza teen arrives in US for medical treatment after losing both arms?
Diaa Al-Haqq, 15, will receive medical care for his injuries in Portland, Oregon, with support from the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund.
November 18, 2024 at 7:17 PM
November 18, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Israeli and Palestinian moms know loss, work for peace
Robi Damelin and Layla Alsheikh, who each lost a son in the decadeslong conflict, are involved with Parents Circle, a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization made up of more than 700 bereaved families.
November 18, 2024 at 7:16 PM
November 18, 2024 at 6:39 PM
What Trump’s picks say about his Middle East agenda, a two-state solution: ANALYSIS
Officials and experts spoke with ABC News about what he hopes to achieve.
November 18, 2024 at 6:39 PM
November 18, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Gaza death toll nears 44,000: Health officials
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 96 people and wounded at least 60 in Gaza through the weekend, officials said. ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.
November 18, 2024 at 3:47 PM
November 15, 2024 at 3:37 PM
UN security council warned that famine is 'occurring or imminent' in northern Gaza
Experts warned the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday that famine is "occurring or imminent" in parts of northern Gaza.
November 15, 2024 at 3:37 PM
November 15, 2024 at 3:34 PM
IDF bombs Beirut 30 times in 2 days
Two waves of Israeli strikes hit the Hezbollah-controlled Dahiya neighborhood of Beirut overnight into Thursday. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
November 15, 2024 at 3:34 PM
November 14, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Children in Lebanon face ‘chilling similarities’ to Gaza: UNICEF
UNICEF spokesperson James Elder has spoken to many children who lost their families in attacks since the war began.
November 14, 2024 at 5:25 PM
November 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Human Rights Watch report accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza
ABC News’ Britt Clennett discusses the 150-page report which, the group says, shows evidence that “meets the definition of ethnic cleansing.”
November 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM
November 13, 2024 at 11:11 PM
US employee charged with leaking apparent Israeli plans to retaliate against Iran
Documents purporting to be Israel’s plans were leaked on the internet.
November 13, 2024 at 11:11 PM
November 13, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Palestinian militants release video of Russian-Israeli hostage
ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on the latest airstrike in Gaza and the release of a video of hostage Alexander "Sasha" Troufanov.
November 13, 2024 at 9:47 PM
November 12, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be Israeli ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel.
November 12, 2024 at 9:45 PM