First on ABC: Nikki Haley opens up about Trump, Israel and more Sunday, December 10Former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. and Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley sat down with ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis in a network interview in which she discussed a wide range of topics including former President Donald Trump, the Israel-Hamas war, abortion... Read More.
Immigration changes will be part of military aid package for Israel and Ukraine: Lankford Sunday, December 3(WASHINGTON) -- Major changes to America's immigration system will be part of a military aid package for Israel and Ukraine that will be finalized in Congress by year's end, Republican Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford predicted on Sunday."We've got to actually bring a proposal forward that... Read More.
US and Israeli officials react to blockbuster report that Israel knew Hamas was planning attack Sunday, December 3(WASHINGTON) -- In the wake of blockbuster new reporting that Israel was aware Hamas was planning a major terror attack more than a year in advance, American officials are continuing to assess that information while Israel plans to conduct its own investigation after fighting ends... Read More.
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel says ground operation underway in southern Gaza Sunday, December 3(NEW YORK) -- The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel has ended, according to the Israel Defense Forces, which said early Friday morning that Hamas had broken the cease-fire.The end of the cease-fire comes after Hamas freed over 100 of the more than 200 people... Read More.
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel plans ‘security envelope’ around Gaza Strip Saturday, December 2(NEW YORK) -- The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel has ended, according to the Israel Defense Forces, which said early Friday morning that Hamas had broken the cease-fire.The end of the cease-fire comes after Hamas freed over 100 of the more than 200 people... Read More.
Why Hamas could emerge stronger militarily from the temporary cease-fire with Israel Friday, December 1(WASHINGTON) -- While much attention has been paid to the humanitarian relief enabled by the weeklong truce between Hamas and Israel, national security experts note that the pause may have given Hamas the opportunity to strengthen and resupply its forces for when hostilities resumed... Read More.
US warns Israel to fight in a more targeted way in Gaza, officials say Tuesday, November 28(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. is warning Israel to fight in a more targeted way once the pause ends in order to avoid displacing more Palestinians and worsening the humanitarian crisis, senior administration officials say.If the sort of displacement that happened in northern Gaza happens in... Read More.
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel confirms arrest of Al-Shifa Hospital director Thursday, November 23(NEW YORK) -- Thousands of people have died and thousands more have been injured since the militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a bombing campaign and total siege of the neighboring Gaza Strip,... Read More.
Jenna Ortega reportedly drops out of ‘Scream 7’ after onscreen sister Melissa Barrera was fired for Israel comments Wednesday, November 22Tara and Sam Carpenter won't appear in the seventh Scream movie, now that Jenna Ortega has reportedly left the project over what Variety says is a scheduling conflict.Ortega played Tara in Scream VI, opposite Melissa Barerra's Sam, and the news... Read More.
Gun charge dropped against NYC councilwoman who brought weapon to Israel war protest Friday, November 17(NEW YORK) -- Prosecutors have dropped a weapons charge against New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, who showed up to counter protest a pro-Palestinian rally at Brooklyn College last month with a gun strapped to her hip, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.The... Read More.
Thousands gather in Washington to demonstrate in support of Israel Tuesday, November 14(WASHINGTON) -- Thousands of demonstrators from across the country gathered in Washington on Tuesday to support Israel amid the war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.Amid security concerns, the National Guard assisted local police to ensure safety around the event.Tovah Feldshuh, an actress known for... Read More.
DHS designates March for Israel in Washington a ‘Level 1’ security event: Sources Tuesday, November 14(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Homeland Security has designated Tuesday’s March for Israel in Washington, D.C., as a "Level 1" security event, the highest rating of risk assessment, sources tell ABC News.DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas signed off on the designation earlier Monday, the sources... Read More.
