Gaza has lost all communications as Israel continues its siege dividing strip in two
Gaza has lost communications in its third total outage of the Israel-Hamas war, and Israel’s military says it has encircled Gaza City and divided the besieged coastal strip into two.
Photos: Thousands march in support of Palestine all over the world Saturday
From Washington to Milan to Paris, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Saturday, calling for a halt to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
Democrats split on whether to back Israel or Palestine as war in Middle East escalates
Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri called Israel’s invasion of Gaza an “ethnic cleansing campaign,” and was among 10 House members who did not back a resolution supporting the nation.
Former President Obama in Chicago speaks on Israel-Palestine conflict
On the eve of the 15th anniversary of his historic election to the White House, former President Barack Obama took the stage at McCormack Place on Friday to address some of the world's most pressing topics.
'We Stand with Israel' signs vandalized in Skokie, hate crime investigation underway
A hate crime investigation is underway after signs supporting Israel were found damaged in Skokie on Friday.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says 'we need to do more to protect Palestinian civilians'
Israel warned that it was on high alert for attacks on its border with Lebanon as fears grew that the conflict that began with a Hamas rampage in Israel could widen.
Northwestern investigates controversial incidents amid Israel-Hamas conflict
Northwestern University is launching an investigation following a series of controversial political statements on campus, raising concerns about anti-Semitism.
House approves $14.5 billion in aid for Israel, sends bill to Senate
The House has approved a $14.5 billion in military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza.
Family members of Hamas victims from Chicago area speak out
Hundreds gathered at a Chicago Synagogue to pray amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
Protesters fill Rep. Sean Casten's office, forcing closure of office building
Members of the U.S. Palestinian Community Network were at Congressman Sean Casten's Office Wednesday in Glen Ellyn, requesting to meet with the representative.
Gaza crossing opens for foreign passport holders, wounded as Israeli strikes pound refugee camp
After more than three weeks of siege, the first Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza. Meanwhile, Al-Jazeera television aired footage of devastation in the Jabaliya refugee camp.
FBI head warns of increased threats to Americans, says US in 'dangerous period'
“It is a time to be concerned. We are in a dangerous period," FBI Director Christopher Wray said this week. “We shouldn’t stop going out, but we should be vigilant."
Bridgeview family mourns over 30 relatives killed in Gaza
Mohammed Abu Realh said over 30 members of his family, including two of his brothers-in- law, their families and children, have been killed in Gaza.
