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August 19, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Blinken meets with Netanyahu amid new push for cease-fire deal
The secretary of state met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the latest attempt for a cease-fire. Meanwhile, Hamas says any suggestion of progress is an "illusion."
August 19, 2024 at 4:56 PM
August 19, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Human Rights Campaign president weighs in on Harris campaign, war in Gaza
Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, discusses the endorsement for the Harris campaign and the expected pro-Palestinian protesters outside the Democratic convention.
August 19, 2024 at 4:56 PM
August 19, 2024 at 2:23 AM
Unmoved by Harris replacing Biden, pro-Palestinian protesters plan to march on DNC
Pro-Palestinian voices both inside and outside the Democratic National Convention plan to make their voices heard at this year's gathering.
August 19, 2024 at 2:23 AM
August 19, 2024 at 1:59 AM
Blinken arrives in Israel amid pressure for a cease-fire
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel amid intense pressure for a cease-fire agreement. ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge reports from Tel Aviv.
August 19, 2024 at 1:59 AM
August 18, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Pro-Palestinian protesters plan to march on DNC
Organizers of the “uncommitted” movement are calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza and will have delegates in attendance at the Democratic National Convention, which begins Monday in Chicago.
August 18, 2024 at 10:37 PM
August 18, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Negotiations for Israel, Hamas cease-fire appears to be making progress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his negotiating team expressed “cautious optimism” about the possibility of reaching a deal with Hamas.
August 18, 2024 at 4:52 PM
August 18, 2024 at 3:35 PM
The horror Israeli settlers wrought on a Palestinian village: Reporter's notebook
The horror Israeli settlers wrought on a Palestinian village: Reporter's notebook.
August 18, 2024 at 3:35 PM
August 18, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Mounting pressure for Mid-East cease-fire deal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the region for a final push while Israel pressed the fight with an overnight airstrike inside Gaza that killed at least 18 people.
August 18, 2024 at 1:15 AM
August 17, 2024 at 9:50 PM
An Israeli airstrike kills 18 members of a family in Gaza as mediators hope for a cease-fire
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed at least 18 people, all from the same family
August 17, 2024 at 9:50 PM
August 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Pro-Palestinian 'uncommitted' movement at a standstill with top Dems as DNC begins
Supporters of the “uncommitted” protest-vote movement sparked by dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war could play a large role in the Democratic National Convention, with raucous protests expected outside and poten...
August 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
August 17, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Peace talks in Middle East
Hope for a possible ceasefire deal is close between Israel and Hamas.
August 17, 2024 at 7:12 PM
August 17, 2024 at 5:56 PM
New ceasefire proposal presented to Israel
After 10 months of war, President Joe Biden says, "a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is closer than ever."
August 17, 2024 at 5:56 PM
August 17, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Woman and her 2 children among 10 killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon
Lebanon’s Health Ministry says an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has killed at least 10 Syrian nationals including a woman and her two children
August 17, 2024 at 4:14 PM
August 17, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Inside Israel's deadly Jenin raid, 40 hours in May that shook the West Bank camp
Israeli troops last month raided the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank for about 40 hours, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
August 17, 2024 at 10:14 AM
August 17, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Biden: Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal 'closer than we’re ever been'
On the second day of truce talks in Doha, the U.S., Egypt and Qatar expressed hope that an agreement could be finalized as soon as next week. It comes as violence continues in Gaza and the West Bank.
August 17, 2024 at 1:53 AM
August 16, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Can Harris win back Biden's Israel-Gaza critics?
What are Kamala Harris's views on Israel, and will pro-Palestinian "uncommitted" voters prefer her over Joe Biden?
August 16, 2024 at 5:57 PM
August 16, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Settler rampage in West Bank sparks rare condemnation from Israeli leaders
Israeli leaders have roundly condemned a settler attack that killed one Palestinian and torched homes and cars in the occupied West Bank
August 16, 2024 at 4:46 PM
August 16, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Day 2 of cease-fire talks in Qatar
The Biden administration is optimistic about peace talks in the Middle East despite Hamas not participating.
August 16, 2024 at 4:11 PM
August 16, 2024 at 5:19 AM
Violence in West Bank kills at least 1 as cease-fire talks underway in Doha
Israeli settlers raided a Palestinian village in the West Bank, killing at least one and injuring several others. The violence comes as talks for a Gaza cease-fire are underway in Qatar.
August 16, 2024 at 5:19 AM
August 16, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Airstrike kills newborn twins in Gaza while father is at birth registry
When he left his home to get birth certificates for his newborn twins, Mohammed Abu al-Qumsan never imagined he would return with their death certificates instead.
August 16, 2024 at 1:03 AM
August 15, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns
Shafik is the third Ivy League president to step down in recent months.
August 15, 2024 at 6:42 PM
August 15, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Man allegedly attacked solar energy facility, threatened pro-Israeli businesses: DOJ
A Jordanian citizen in Florida has been arrested and charged for allegedly carrying out multiple attacks on businesses in Orlando as well as a solar energy facility.
August 15, 2024 at 5:07 PM
August 15, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Gaza death toll surpasses 40,000 in grim milestone, says Hamas-run Health Ministry
The war in Gaza has hit another grim milestone after the Hamas-run Health Ministry said the death toll had passed 40,000 since the start of the war on Oct. 8.
August 15, 2024 at 4:25 PM
August 15, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Talks underway in Qatar in hopes of securing cease-fire and hostage release
The governments of Qatar, U.S., Israel and Egypt are all participating in talks as Hamas says it will not participate. The Hamas-run Ministry of health reports more than 40,000 deaths in Gaza.
August 15, 2024 at 3:46 PM
August 15, 2024 at 2:10 AM
Hamas says it will not attend cease-fire talks with Israel
The Biden administration continued calls over a potential deal, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greenlighting an Israeli delegation to go to Doha, Qatar, on Thursday.
August 15, 2024 at 2:10 AM
August 14, 2024 at 5:52 PM
US increases diplomatic efforts to restart cease-fire negotiations
U.S. officials say a diplomatic solution is urgently needed to prevent a wider war in the Middle East.
August 14, 2024 at 5:52 PM
August 14, 2024 at 4:30 PM
A new round of Gaza cease-fire talks is starting. Why is a deal so elusive?
International mediators are hoping to kickstart stalled cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas with a new round of talks meant to finally clinch a deal between the sides
August 14, 2024 at 4:30 PM
August 14, 2024 at 1:44 PM
US indicates Iran could hold off on Israel attack if Gaza cease-fire deal is possible
ABC News’ Tom Soufi-Burridge has the latest on rising tensions in the Middle East as the United States works to get Israel and Hamas back around the negotiating table.
August 14, 2024 at 1:44 PM
August 14, 2024 at 6:13 AM
Israel goes on high alert over potential Iranian attack
The U.S. is sending senior advisers to the Middle East to discuss security and urge Israel and Hamas to return to the negotiating table.
August 14, 2024 at 6:13 AM
August 14, 2024 at 6:09 AM
Israel preps for attacks, UAW files labor charges against Trump and Musk
Israel braces for retaliatory attacks. Plus, Trump and Musk’s X conversation could lead to federal charges. And, Journey faces legal woes ahead of the band's tour. Our panel weighs in.
August 14, 2024 at 6:09 AM
August 13, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Israel on high alert for attack by Iran or its proxies
The White House says an attack by Iran and its proxies on Israel could come this week as a vast array of American military assets move into position in the Middle East.
August 13, 2024 at 1:44 PM
August 13, 2024 at 6:26 AM
Former US NATO Ambassador on escalating tensions in Middle East
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with retired Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute on the possibility of a widening conflict in the Middle East as the U.S. moves military assets to the region.
August 13, 2024 at 6:26 AM
August 13, 2024 at 3:26 AM
US beefs up posture in Middle East, warns an Iran-backed attack on Israel could come this week
The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area
August 13, 2024 at 3:26 AM
August 13, 2024 at 12:17 AM
US preparing for 'significant' Iran attack on Israel as early as 'this week'
U.S. officials say announcing its military moves in the region is a message to Iran.
August 13, 2024 at 12:17 AM
August 12, 2024 at 10:28 PM
US strengthening military force in Middle East
Retired Army Col. Seth Krummrich discusses the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
August 12, 2024 at 10:28 PM
August 12, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Israel orders more evacuations after deadly strike on Gaza school
ABC News’ Tom Soufi-Burridge has the latest on the rising tensions in the Middle East.
August 12, 2024 at 1:40 PM
August 12, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Israeli forces order more evacuations in Southern Gaza
The IDF says it is expanding operations there against Hamas. The move comes as the death toll risess following Saturday's strike on a school in Gaza City where civilians were sheltering.
August 12, 2024 at 12:56 AM
August 11, 2024 at 2:47 AM
Dozens killed after IDF airstrike on school
The Israeli Defense Forces say they were targeting Hamas terrorists in an area also used as a shelter by residents of Gaza City. The Hamas-run Gaza Civil Defense says at least ninety have been killed.
August 11, 2024 at 2:47 AM
August 10, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Scores killed in Israeli airstrike on school in Gaza City, Palestinian officials say
Palestinian health authorities say an Israeli airstrike has killed at least 80 people in a school-turned-shelter in central Gaza City
August 10, 2024 at 11:10 PM
August 10, 2024 at 2:46 PM
IDF carries out deadly airstrike on school in Gaza City
At least 85 people were killed, the majority of whom were displaced, as the IDF claims 20 Islamic Jihad militants were operating at the school.
August 10, 2024 at 2:46 PM
August 10, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Israeli military confirms another Hamas commander killed in Lebanon
As the region braces for a potential Iranian strike against Israel, the IDF confirmed the killing of another Hamas commander in Lebanon.
August 10, 2024 at 1:13 AM
August 9, 2024 at 9:48 PM
US, other leaders call for Israel and Hamas to hammer out cease-fire deal
"It is time to bring immediate relief both to the long-suffering people of Gaza as well as the long-suffering hostages and their families," the leaders said.
August 9, 2024 at 9:48 PM
August 9, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Israeli strike kills Hamas commander in Lebanon: IDF
ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge reports on the latest Israeli military activity in Lebanese territory.
August 9, 2024 at 5:46 PM
August 9, 2024 at 2:46 PM
US, Qatar and Egypt push for renewed negotiations between Israel and Hamas
President Joe Biden and other world leaders are urging Israel and Hamas to resume conversations about a cease-fire.
August 9, 2024 at 2:46 PM
August 9, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Israel and the US prepare for a potential Hezbollah attack
Israel and the US prepare for “a series of scenarios,” including a potential Hezbollah attack on Israel.
August 9, 2024 at 2:40 PM
August 8, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Israel strikes Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
Israel said it struck two schools that it claimed are being used by Hamas as commander control centers.
August 8, 2024 at 4:01 PM
August 8, 2024 at 7:58 AM
US ambassador to Japan to skip A-bomb memorial service in Nagasaki because Israel was not invited
The U.S. ambassador to Japan has decided to skip this year's atomic bombing memorial service in Nagasaki after Israel was not invited
August 8, 2024 at 7:58 AM
August 7, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Hamas names new political leader after predecessor’s assassination
Yahya Sinwar is an architect of the Oct. 7 terror attack in Israel and has now replaced Ismail Haniyeh as the overall leader of Hamas.
August 7, 2024 at 2:07 PM
August 6, 2024 at 1:12 AM
The world awaits further potential conflict in Middle East
Iran has vowed to retaliate against Israel for the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran.
August 6, 2024 at 1:12 AM
August 6, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Possible Vice President picks, tension in the Middle East and Olympics latest
Vice President Kamala Harris considers possible running partners, tensions rise in the Middle East and memorable moments from Team USA at the Olympics. Our panel weighs in on today's top stories.
August 6, 2024 at 1:03 AM