Thousands rally for Palestinians in Times Square

Thousands gathered in Times Square on Friday to express their support for the people of Palestine and condemn Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza.

Chicago City Council passes 'Israel Solidarity Resolution' amid pro-Palestinian protests

The Chicago City Council on Friday passed a resolution during a special meeting to show solidarity with Israel that saw pro-Palestinian protesters removed from the chambers as tensions flared over events happening thousands of miles away.

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.

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. 

Israeli soldier from Chicago says troops are ready for anything
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Tomer Danino was born and raised in the Chicago area, but decided to follow in his father's footsteps back in 2016 by joining the Israeli military as a command engineer. Danino's parents are from Sothern Israel. He was in Israel visiting loved ones when he got the call about the Hamas attacks.

Israeli military orders over 1 million people to evacuate Gaza as possible ground attack looms
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Some 1.1 million people in northern Gaza have been ordered to evacuate south as the latest Israel-Hamas war entered its seventh day Friday as Israel appeared to be preparing a ground offensive. Hamas, meanwhile, urged residents to stay put.

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.

Israeli native describes what life is like during war
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Itai Tennenbaum, owner of Itai Tours in Israel, joins Good Day Chicago, to explain the abrupt change to daily life since Saturday morning's attacks. Tennenbaum says the community is getting involved by driving to the front lines with supplies for Israeli soldiers.

Family survives Hamas attack on edge of Gaza
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Noam Shaar shares his family's horrific when Hamas began attacks on bordering Israeli cities last weekend. Shaar's family lives in Kibbutz Nirim in northern Israel near the boarder of the Gaza Strip. His family's homes were revenged by Hamas militants and their community was bombed.

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.