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Hamas announced Sunday that it will release Edan Alexander, the last known U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza, as part of ongoing ceasefire mediation efforts involving the United States, Qatar, and Egypt. Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli-American, has been held by Hamas for 583 days following his abduction on October 7, …

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Tuesday that it was “conducting extensive strikes” across the Gaza Strip, signaling the heaviest bombardment since the ceasefire was brokered in January. “The goal remains the release of all our hostages—living and dead,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated. “From now on, Israel …

Jimmy Williams In a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday that Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the deadly Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, has been killed in a military operation. “I stand before you today to inform you that Yahya …

Jimmy Williams Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Joe Biden spoke on the phone Thursday to review a response from Hamas to the latest Israeli peace proposal, a senior administration official reported. According to the official, Hamas has moved closer to accepting a multi-phase ceasefire deal with Israel. The …

Jennifer Shutt, West Virginia Watch President Joe Biden announced a ceasefire proposal from Israel on Friday, saying the three-phase plan presented to Hamas represents the best chance to end the war. Biden, speaking from the White House, urged people around the world who have been calling for an end to …

Jimmy Williams In a recent statement, President Joe Biden shared his optimism for a cease-fire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict by next week. He mentioned that his national security adviser has conveyed that negotiations are close to fruition but not yet finalized. “My hope is by next Monday we will …

Jacob Fischler, Alabama Reflector U.S. officials are working to recover American hostages from the Middle East and provide aid to Israel as violence continues in the region following last weekend’s attack by Hamas, administration and congressional leaders said Wednesday. Speaking to Jewish community leaders at the White House late Wednesday …

Ashley Murray, South Dakota Searchlight President Joe Biden wants a returning Congress to take “urgent action” on Israel’s security needs after Hamas militants have injured and killed thousands beginning with Saturday’s brutal attack, including the deaths of 14 Americans. U.S. citizens are also among the hostages taken into Gaza by …

Ken Coleman, Michigan Advance Israel on Sunday formally declared war on Hamas after the Islamist militant group waged a series of deadly attacks out of Gaza, a Palestinian territory. More than 1,100 people are reportedly dead — at least 700 in Israel and more than 400 in Gaza, the Associated …

As tensions flared and violence erupted along the Israel-Gaza border over the weekend, two prominent U.S. lawmakers, Congressman Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) and Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), found themselves in Israel for separate reasons. Both congressmen have since left the country as the conflict escalated. Congressman Goldman’s trip to Israel was …

Republicans introduced a resolution to condemn and censure members of ‘The Squad’ for “defending foreign terrorist organizations” and “inciting anti-Semitic attacks.” Last week, Representative Ilhan Omar tweeted “unthinkable atrocities committed by the U.S., Hamas, Israel, Afghanistan, and the Taliban.” 12 Jewish House Democrats asked Omar to clarify her tweet, and …

Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar is under fire by Jewish House Democrats for comparing the United States and Israel with the Hamas and the Taliban. On Monday, Omar tweeted, “we have seen unthinkable atrocities committed by the U.S., Hamas, Israel, Afghanistan, and the Taliban.” “We must have the same level of …

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday condemned attacks on the Jewish community amid a rise in antisemitic attacks this month. “The recent attacks on the Jewish community are despicable, and they must stop. I condemn this hateful behavior at home and abroad — it’s up to …