Chicago community gathers to support Israel with prayers and more amid Hamas war
Nearly one week since the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, several events were held across the city on Friday where Chicagoans stood in solidarity with Israel.
Chicago police increase patrols amid 'threats of violence' stemming from Israel-Hamas war
Chicago police say they are paying special attention to synagogues and mosques throughout the city.
NYC councilwoman Inna Vernikov arrested for carrying gun on hip at pro-Palestinian rally
Vernikov was seen in several photos with the end of a firearm sticking out from her pants. After she left the rally, police contacted Vernikov and told her to turn herself in.
Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel amid potential ground attack in Gaza
The visits by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the U.S. top diplomat, came as Israel escalated its war against Hamas militants in retaliation for their shocking and brutal rampage last weekend.
Israel-Hamas war: Israeli military orders over 1 million people to evacuate as possible ground attack looms
The latest Israel-Hamas war has claimed at least 2,800 lives on both sides since Hamas launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Oct. 7.
US raises travel advisory on Israel to second-highest level
The U.S. says 'terrorist groups' and 'lone actors' could strike in Israel without warning.
Family, friends of Evanston mother and daughter missing in Israel cling to hope
The mother and daughter from Evanston are believed to have been kidnapped by Hamas in Israel.
Skokie high school students bake to support Israeli soldiers amid Hamas conflict
A Skokie high school has turned to baking to help Israeli soldiers on the front lines.
Blinken vows US support for Israel ahead of a potential ground operation as airstrikes pound Gaza
The Israel military pulverized the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip with airstrikes, prepared for a possible ground invasion and said Thursday its complete siege on the territory would remain in place until Hamas militants freed some 150 hostages taken during a grisly weekend attack.
Israel-Hamas war: At least 25 US citizens killed, vital aid blocked ahead of possible ground invasion
The Israeli military is pulverizing the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip with airstrikes and has halted deliveries of food, water, fuel and electricity as Palestinians try to stock up for a possible ground invasion.
Illinois state treasurer invests $10M in Israel in response to Hamas attack
Additional aid is heading to Israel from the state of Illinois.
Deerfield rabbi in Jerusalem describes resilience amidst Israeli-Gaza conflict
The humanitarian crisis is worsening as Israeli strikes bombard Gaza. In Chicago, there are a number of organized efforts to offer support for victims of the war.
Chicago-area men in Israel to fight in Hamas war
There are local ties to the war now playing out in Israel.
