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Israeli soldiers operate tanks near the southern border with Gaza on Wednesday, March 19.

Hamas fires rockets at Israel for first time since truce collapses as toll mounts in Gaza

Dana Karni and Kareem Khadder March 20, 2025

(CNN) — Hamas fired rockets at Israel from Gaza Thursday, the militant group’s first response to Israel’s renewed offensive in the Strip that shattered the two-month-old ceasefire. Three projectiles...

A Palestinian woman sits on the rubble of her house, destroyed in an Israeli strike, in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza on March 18.

Israel has resumed the war in Gaza. Why now?

Mick Krever, CNN March 19, 2025

(CNN) — The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, just two months old, has been shaky for some time. But that was thoroughly shattered by Israel’s bombardment of Gaza starting in the early hours...

How the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could unravel

Lauren Kent, CNN February 11, 2025

(CNN) — It’s only three weeks into a fragile ceasefire, and Israel and Hamas are each ratcheting up allegations that the other party has violated the deal. So far, 16 out of 33 hostages scheduled...

President Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday.

Key takeaways from Trump’s plan to ‘take over’ Gaza

Lex Harvey, CNN February 5, 2025

(CNN) — President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed reporters at the White House Tuesday, during which the president laid out his plan for the US to “take over”...

Gadi Mozes, age 80, was among those held by Palestinian Islamic Jihad and released in central Gaza on January 30.

Chaotic scenes at Gaza hostage release bring condemnation from Israeli leaders

Mick Krever and Kareem Khadder January 30, 2025

Tel Aviv, Ramallah and Khan Younis (CNN) — Chaotic scenes surrounding the release of Israeli and Thai hostages in Gaza on Thursday brought condemnation from Israeli leaders and a temporary delay in the...

Nader Taha, a senior lecturer of mathematics at Kent State University, released a statement following comments on the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

Kent State instructor issues statement following university accusation of antisemitic comments

Gage Wellman, Reporter January 22, 2025

Nader Taha, a senior lecturer of mathematics, sent The Kent Stater a written statement after the university accused him of making antisemitic statements. In the statement, he said the organization that...

Nader Taha, a senior lecturer of mathematics at Kent State University, released a statement following comments on the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

Kent State condemns instructor’s comments on Oct. 7 attacks

Gage Wellman, Reporter January 16, 2025

Kent State University released a statement that described comments made by a senior lecturer on the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel as “antisemitic.” Nader Taha, a senior lecturer of mathematics,...

Former defense minister accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza

Mick Krever and Dana Karni, CNN December 3, 2024

CNN — A highly decorated former Israeli defense minister has caused a firestorm by accusing Israel of carrying out ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in northern Gaza. Moshe Ya’alon, who served for...

Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs after Israeli strikes on Tuesday.

Israel and Lebanon trade accusations of ceasefire violations. Here’s what we know about the uneasy truce

Tamara Qiblawi, CNN November 28, 2024

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon appears to be largely holding, despite accusations of violations from both sides of the border. US President Joe Biden said the deal that...

5 things to know for Oct. 8: Hurricane Milton, Immigration, Israel, Cyberattack, Marburg virus

Alexandra Banner, CNN October 8, 2024

CNN — As Florida residents brace for another major storm, new estimates reveal Hurricane Helene caused more than $47 billion in losses for property owners. With many insurance companies raising prices...

One year later, the Israel-Hamas war continues

One year later, the Israel-Hamas war continues

Ari Collins, Reporter October 6, 2024

It has been nearly one year since Israel declared its war on Hamas after an intense attack on Oct. 7, 2023.  The dispute over the Holy Land where the state of Israel resides is a decades-long conflict...

Israeli troops have launched a ground offensive in southern Lebanon. Here’s what we know

Helen Regan and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN October 1, 2024

CNN — Israel has launched a ground operation across its northern border into Lebanon targeting the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, opening a new and dangerous phase in almost a year of war. The...