The war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip was prompted after the terrorist organization launched a surprise attack on the country on Oct. 7. Hamas killed more than 1,000 Israelis and took nearly 200 hostages. Israel has retaliated in what it says is an attempt to dismantle Hamas. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that more than 2,500 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began.
Heavy fighting across Gaza with Israel's renewed US supportIsrael has faced rising international outrage and calls for a cease-fire after the killing of thousands of Palestinian civilians.
Israel continues bombing Gaza, including where it told people to fleeGaza's borders with Israel and Egypt are effectively sealed, leaving Palestinians with no option other than to seek refuge within the territory.
Israel says it's rounding up Palestinian men in northern GazaIsrael says its army is conducting interrogations as it searches for Hamas militants in northern Gaza.
UN head invokes 'Article 99' to push for a Gaza cease-fireThe U.N. Charter article says the secretary-general may inform the council of matters believed to threaten international peace and security.
'It was like a nightmare': Gaza nurse on evacuating Al-Shifa HospitalA displaced nurse in Gaza spoke about her harrowing ordeal of being stranded inside Al-Shifa Hospital.
Man arrested after firing gun outside Jewish temple in New YorkNo one was injured in the incident. Police say the man said "Free Palestine" as he was taken into custody.
2 months after Hamas attack, Israel pursues terrorists in south GazaIsrael is continuing its pursuit of Hamas leaders in the territory as it engages in door-to-door gun battles.
Is Israel planning to flood Hamas tunnels under Gaza?Speaking live on Scripps News, Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson Lt. Col. Peter Lerner addresses plans regarding Hamas' tunnel network.
'Most intense day' of Israeli strikes in war with HamasThe Israeli military has expanded its push into southern Gaza in its mission to eliminate Hamas.
US says extremist West Bank settlers will be barred from AmericaSecretary of State Antony Blinken announced the U.S. will impose travel bans on extremist Jewish settlers implicated in attacks on Palestinians.
Israel hunting down Hamas chief, alleged mastermind of Oct. 7 attacksHamas chief Yahya Sinwar has been nicknamed the "butcher of Khan Yunis" and was labeled a global terrorist by U.S. government.
Israeli troops push into south Gaza in new phase of war with HamasIsrael's shift to the south is being met with criticism from the international community, as it has been the only place of refuge.
Palestinians receive confusing, conflicting evacuation orders from IDFThe Israel Defense Forces are moving south and telling civilians to clear out of places it earlier told them were safe.
Protesters push UN to condemn sexual violence during Hamas attackThe women's rights group UN Women is facing fierce criticism for its silence about sexual violence against women in the Oct. 7 attack.
Palestinian student shot in Vermont is paralyzed from chest downHisham Awartani, 20, had been walking to his grandmother's house with two friends over Thanksgiving weekend when all three were shot.
Israel expands fighting into southern GazaIsrael is urging Palestinians in southern parts of the territory to evacuate as it goes after Hamas targets.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens as fighting expandsDoctors are working in hospitals lacking water, electricity, and essential supplies, all while the cold winter weather sets in.
Israeli military says it has expanded operations to every part of GazaIsrael's military has ordered more evacuations in the crowded south of Gaza, followed by heavy bombardment.
Israeli offensive shifts to southern Gaza, driving up death tollThe Health Ministry in Gaza says more than 200 Palestinians have been killed since fighting resumed Friday following a weeklong truce.
A mother's quest to save her American Israeli son from HamasRachel Goldberg is running to the ends of the Earth to save her only son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who is held hostage in Gaza.
Israel reportedly had knowledge of Hamas attack over a year agoThe New York Times reports that Israeli officials obtained a detailed blueprint outlining the Oct. 7 attack but dismissed it as aspirational.
Blaming Hamas for breaking cease-fire, Israel resumes combat in GazaIsrael and Hamas had been under a temporary cease-fire for a week, but resumed fighting after Israel said Hamas fired a rocket toward the country.
Hamas releases 8 more hostages from GazaAbout 100 hostages have been released by Hamas to Israel as fighting has paused during the last week.
Families of Americans held hostage by Hamas return to WashingtonFamilies of Americans held hostage in Gaza met with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., Wednesday as they pushed for more action.
AI is being used to create deepfake images of the war in GazaThe misinformation goes beyond images of war: There was even a deepfake of Palestinian American model Bella Hadid expressing her support for Israel.
State lawmakers on hunger strike call for permanent Gaza cease-fireNew York state lawmakers on a hunger strike tell Scripps News they want President Biden to call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas truce extended amid hostage negotiationsThe temporary cease-fire was originally only supposed to last four days, but it's now approaching a full week.
A family dog accompanies 12 hostages returned from Gaza on Tuesday17-year-old Mia Leimberg carried her family dog Bella with her when she was released from captivity in Gaza on Tuesday.
Gaza is becoming one of the world's worst humanitarian disastersWith nearly the entire population of Gaza forced out of their homes, the needs of civilians in the region are only expected to grow.
Loved ones of hostages freed by Hamas express bittersweet feelingsAs more relatives reunite with family members released by Hamas, their joy is tempered by the knowledge that many more hostages remain in captivity.
Israeli diplomat says fighting with Hamas will resume when truce liftsMark Regev, senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, joins Scripps News to talk through his country's war with Hamas.
Hamas releases 12 hostages as truce with Israel holdsTen Israelis and two foreign nationals were handed over to the International Red Cross, which took them back to Israel.
US military planes providing humanitarian aid for GazaThe first of three military planes will arrive in Egypt Tuesday as additional humanitarian aid reaches Gaza amid a pause in fighting.
The mental health journey ahead for freed hostagesIsrael Defense Forces officials say providing support is top priority, and a process they hope to repeat in the coming days.
