The Israel Defense Forces launched fresh strikes on Gaza early Sunday local time as violence in the region continued overnight, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning of a long and difficult war ahead. The Hamas intelligence headquarters, two banks and a weapons production facility in Gaza were among 10 targets struck, the IDF said on … Read more
Bruno Mars played his first-ever show in Israel this past Wednesday night. Today, he’s canceling his second concert, scheduled for tonight in Tel Aviv, after a surprise attack from Hamas escalated the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his country is now “at war” with Hamas and that he seeks “victory,” … Read more
Bruno Mars’ concert on Saturday night in Tel Aviv has been canceled following a deadly attack in Israel by the Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip. Live Nation Israel took to Instagram on Saturday to announce the cancellation. The social media post in Hebrew also said the company stands “with the residents of Israel, … Read more
Comment on this storyComment The Biden administration moved quickly into crisis mode Saturday in response to Hamas’s surprise attack against Israel, condemning the “terrorist” assault from Gaza and reiterating “rock solid” U.S. support for Israeli security in public statements and calls to officials in Jerusalem. “The United States stands with Israel,” President Biden said in … Read more
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel appeared on Fox News on Saturday, telling the network about what Republicans need to do to contrast themselves with Democrats following Hamas attacking Israel. “I think this is a great opportunity for our candidates to contrast where Republicans have stood with Israel, time and time again, and Joe Biden … Read more
JERUSALEM — Backed by a barrage of rockets, dozens of Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and into nearby Israeli towns, killing dozens and abducting others in an unprecedented surprise early morning attack during a major Jewish holiday Saturday. A stunned Israel launched airstrikes in Gaza, with its prime minister saying the … Read more
Migrants in Europe celebrated last night after Hamas launched an attack on Israel, killing more than 150 people. Videos of a migrant camp in Greece showed Palestinians and other asylum seekers cheering in response to the attacks from Gaza. The footage, published on TikTok, was reportedly taken on the eastern Aegean island of Samos, where … Read more
Comment on this storyComment Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the nation was “at war” Saturday after Palestinian gunmen infiltrated Israel from Gaza, launching attacks on troops and civilians in the most brazen militant operation in years. Israel responded with air and artillery strikes in Gaza, where the population was bracing for a wider campaign. … Read more
Comment on this storyComment JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Saturday that “we are at war” after Hamas militants from Gaza launched an unprecedented, multipronged attack across central and southern Israel, killing dozens of Israelis and wounding hundreds more. The assault began early Saturday when Hamas launched thousands of rockets toward Israeli cities … Read more
October 7, 2023 11:54 AM EDT President Joe Biden said the U.S. stands by Israel and supports its right to defend itself in response to deadly surprise attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Biden in a phone call Saturday his country would launch a prolonged military campaign against … Read more