Chicago family sues U.S. State Department over alleged failure to evacuate American cousins in Gaza
A Chicago family is suing the U.S. State Department, accusing it of failing to act to evacuate their American cousins from Gaza.
Biden orders strike on Iranian-backed group in Iraq after US troops injured in drone attack
The Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups, under an umbrella of Iranian-backed militants, claimed credit for the attack.
Pope Francis, in Christmas Day blessing, begs for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Christmas events canceled in Bethlehem due to Israel-Hamas war
The Israel-Hamas war has forced Christmas celebrations in the biblical birthplace of Jesus to be called off: "This year, without the Christmas tree and without lights, there’s just darkness."
Chicago protest: Pro-Palestinian caravan shuts down I-190, confronts lawmakers to demand ceasefire
A nearly 100-car caravan led by the group “US Palestinian Community Network" confronted state lawmakers and temporarily shut down both sides of I-190 Saturday afternoon in support of Palestine.
Substitute teacher at Chicago Public Schools accused of making offensive comments to Palestinian student
Chicago Public Schools is facing calls from the Chicago Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
War in Gaza: Palestinian death toll surpasses 20,000 as Israel continues invasion
Health officials in Hamas-run Gaza say the Palestinian death toll there has surpassed 20,000. That figure was released Friday.
Chicago healthcare workers picket to demand ceasefire in Palestine
Healthcare workers from across Chicago picketed outside the American Medical Association Offices on Monday, demanding an unconditional ceasefire in Palestine.