As airstrikes devastate Gaza, Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack
The war has already claimed at least 2,300 lives on both sides, and a ground offensive in Gaza is likely to increase casualties.
Alderperson's resolution condemning attack on Israel gets pushback from mayoral ally
The Chicago City Council’s only Jewish member is facing a bit of resistance to her plan to champion a “resolution in solidarity with Israel” in response to the attack by Hamas that has killed 1,000 people in Israel and subsequent Israeli airstrikes that killed 900 in Gaza.
House Speaker battle looms in Congress as Middle East conflict tests unity
President Biden's promise of support to Israel comes as the U.S. House of Representatives remains without a Speaker and largely handcuffed when it comes to passing legislation.
Chicago area shows solidarity with Israel amid ongoing Hamas conflict
From Glencoe to the Loop, the message amongst the greater Chicago Jewish community is one of resilience and hope as they stand in solidarity with Israel.
Biden condemns Hamas for 'sheer evil' in attack on Israel, vows US resolve in support of Israel
President Joe Biden is confirming that U.S. citizens are among the hostages captured by Hamas in this weekend’s attack on Israel.
