Israel Hamas war

Overnight the Israeli air force carried out a wave of strikes that destroyed operational command centers in Gaza and killed a senior Hamas naval operative. Israel's Prime Minister spoke Thursday after the attack comparing Hamas to Isis.

Members of the Chicago City Council will hold a special meeting Friday to consider condemning Hamas' attacks on Israel as part of a new resolution.

A Highland Park couple recounts their experience being in Israel when the Hamas launched its attack. Ron Gibly says he grew up in the Israel and has never seen anything like it. His wife Rachel has started a fundraiser to send gear and supplies to Israeli soldiers.

As the tragedy in Israel continues, the world is left with many questions. The first of them: What is Hamas? And why are they doing this?

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Israel to show the nation's support against Hamas. He is scheduled to visit the Palestinian government to negotiate the release of Americans held hostage. Back home, Chicagoans from Israel and Palestine come together calling for peace.

Becky Kupchan Berkman, who is originally from Skokie, talks about what it's like living in Israel with her family while war rages on with Hamas.

Sharona Harel was one of the hundreds attending a concert on Saturday when it was attacked by Hamas militants.

Tomer Danino is 28 years old and grew up in the Chicago area, but made the decision to join the Israeli Army in 2016 and become a combat engineer, following in his father's footsteps.

The Sterns were supposed to leave Tel Aviv for Chicago Tuesday night and were completely unsure when they'd be able to fly out.

It was a sea of flags, signs and emotions. Young and old screamed at the top of their lungs to get their voices heard.

Other nations are stepping in to help Israel right now.

Flights in Israel are getting canceled amid conflict, leaving many Americans stranded.