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.

241 hostages believed to be held by Hamas
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Political Science Professor William Muck discusses the status of the Israel-Hamas War.

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.

Family of Hamas victims speak out
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Families of some Israeli victims stopped in Chicago to beg for Hamas hostages in Gaza to be freed and to remember the lives already lost.

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. 

Protesters fill Rep. Sean Casten's office, forcing closure of office building
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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.