Israel recovers remains of 3 hostages from Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds
Israel announced Sunday that the bodies of three hostages were returned from Gaza and will be examined by forensic experts, as a fragile ceasefire entered its second month.
Students claim Northwestern antisemitism training mandate violates civil rights in lawsuit
Northwestern students sued the school over required antisemitism training that they argue is unfair to Palestinians and violates their civil rights.
Israel strikes Hamas, accusing it of attacking IDF in Gaza
Israel accused Hamas Sunday of shooting at Israeli soldiers in Gaza, and said it struck Hamas members in the area in return. Health officials said at least nine Palestinians were killed.
Hamas releases final group of Israeli hostages as Trump visits the region
Israel and Hamas took a significant step Monday in the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners. Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, while Israel released some 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that destroyed the territory.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Trump speaks to Israeli Parliament as hostages freed, prisoners released
Hamas released the final 20 living hostages on Monday, according to the Israeli military as part of a breakthrough ceasefire following two years of war in the devastated Gaza Strip.
Chicago's Jewish community balances relief and grief as hostages return home
Chicago’s Jewish community has been working towards this day by providing support to families who have been suffering for two years.
Trump: Hamas may free 20 hostages early ahead of Mideast trip
President Donald Trump said Sunday that Hamas may release the 20 hostages it is holding "a little bit early."
Trump plans whirlwind trip to Israel, Egypt before rushing back for Charlie Kirk honor
President Trump will address the Knesset, Israel's parliament, and visit Egypt before returning for Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony.
White House disputes reports of new troops to middle east
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified Thursday that up to 200 troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel and will work with other international forces on the ground.
Israel, Hamas agree on 'first phase' to halt fighting, free hostages, Trump says
President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the first phase of a plan aimed at ending the ongoing fighting and facilitating the release of hostages and prisoners.
Israel remembers October 7 attack, 2 years later
Two years after Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed about 1,200 people and abducted 251, the war in Gaza has left over 67,000 Palestinians dead, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Gaza war: 2 years after Oct. 7, Americans’ views have changed, survey shows
It’s been two years since Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel, plunging the region into war.
Hamas says it agrees to release all hostages under Trump’s peace plan
Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.
Chicago group plans river flotilla after Israeli forces detain activists in Gaza blockade
A Chicago organization is showing solidarity, by hosting a flotilla of its own on the Chicago River. The Chicago River flotilla is set to launch near State Street on Thursday.
President Trump’s plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
President Trump’s plan to end the Israel-Gaza war was released by the White House Monday following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House amid calls to end war in Gaza
Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Northwestern University students barred from enrolling after refusing antisemitism training
Some Northwestern University students were not allowed to enroll for classes in the fall quarter for refusing or challenging training meant to combat antisemitism that they claimed was "offensive" and "unscholarly."
Suspect in Jewish museum shooting wore body camera during attack: prosecutors
The Chicago man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli embassy staffers wore a body camera during the attack, according to court documents.
Canada, UK, Australia formally recognize Palestinian statehood
The announcements of recognizing Palestinian statehood have angered Israel and the United States, who argue it emboldens extremists.
Nearly half of Americans say Israel has 'gone too far' in the Gaza conflict, poll finds
Nearly half of Americans now think Israel’s response in Gaza has gone too far, according to a new poll, highlighting shifting views as the war and humanitarian crisis continue.