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Israeli police advised citizens to "remain vigilant" as hundreds allegedly received recruitment calls from Iranian intelligence on Saturday.

Hundreds of Israelis receive recruitment calls from Iranian intelligence, police say

Dana Karni and Catherine Nicholls, CNN September 27, 2025

(CNN) — Hundreds of Israeli citizens have received calls from Iran’s intelligence service in attempts to recruit them, the country’s police force said Saturday. “Hundreds of citizens” reported...

A screenshot from a drone video shows people gathering at a Greek port before the departure of two boats taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla on September 14.

Italy and Spain deploy ships to help Gaza aid flotilla targeted in drone attack

(CNN) — Italy and Spain say they are sending vessels to help a flotilla that was targeted by drones while trying to deliver aid to Gaza, with activists claiming that Israel was behind the strikes. Volunteers...

A damaged building, following an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.

Israel carries out strike targeting Hamas leadership in Qatar

Tal Shalev, Mostafa Salem, Oren Liebermann, CNN September 9, 2025

(CNN) — Israel carried out an attack targeting Hamas leadership in Qatar on Tuesday, in an unprecedented strike on a key mediator in the Gaza conflict that threatened to derail renewed peace efforts...

Palestinians flee their homes as intense Israeli attacks on northern Gaza force them to head toward central Gaza via al-Rashid Road, carrying whatever belongings they can, on August 29.

Israel to halt airdrops ahead of Gaza City offensive as Red Cross calls mass evacuation ‘impossible’

(CNN) — Israel is set to halt airdrops over Gaza City and reduce the entry of relief trucks ahead of a major offensive, a source told CNN, as the Red Cross warned that Israeli plans for mass evacuation...

A majority of Israelis favor any kind of deal that would bring the hostages home and end the war.

Israeli protesters push harder for hostage deal as divide with Netanyahu deepens

Tal Shalev, CNN August 27, 2025

(CNN) — Worlds away from the public outrage and cries of protest echoing through Tel Aviv’s packed streets on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu beamed from the podium in Jerusalem,...

The Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Monday.

Outrage after Israel kills five journalists in ‘double-tap’ attack on Gaza hospital

(CNN) — Israel is facing fierce condemnation after a pair of strikes on a Gaza hospital killed five journalists as well as medical workers and others on Monday. At least 20 people were killed in...

	Palestinians make their way through the aftermath of an Israeli strike in the Sheikh Ridwan neighborhood of Gaza City, Gaza on August 6, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers ordering the “conquest’ of the besieged territory.

Israeli military chief warns against takeover of Gaza as Netanyahu considers ‘full conquest’ of besieged territory

(CNN) — Israel’s military chief warned against a full takeover of Gaza, according to three Israeli sources familiar with the discussions, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers ordering...

Crew members of the "Madleen" are seen with their hands in the air as Israeli forces come aboard, in this image from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.

Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship, detaining Greta Thunberg and other prominent activists

(CNN) — Israel has intercepted a Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg and other prominent activists, detaining those onboard and taking them to Israel. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC)...

Israel pushes deeper into Gaza as Netanyahu warns of losing allies over looming famine. Here’s what we know

Nadeen Ebrahim and Kara Fox May 19, 2025

(CNN) — Israel launched a new devastating ground offensive in Gaza over the weekend just as US President Donald Trump departed the region without sealing a ceasefire and hostage deal. The Israeli...

Jewish Faculty, Staff and Friends Association issues open letter to Kent State community

Barry Dunietz, Guest Columnist May 8, 2025

The Kent Stater hopes to encourage lively debate about today’s issues in our Opinion section. To submit an opinion piece for potential publication, email your article to [email protected]. Dear...

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...

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