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August 30, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Israeli forces kill Hamas commander in West Bank
The death toll in the West Bank has climbed to at least 20, as the IDF's sweeping raids there enter a third day. Four Palestinians were also killed when Israeli forces struck an aid convoy in Gaza.
August 30, 2024 at 11:47 PM
August 30, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Israel continues operations in the West Bank
A third day of heavy fighting persists in the occupied West Bank and Israel's military continues their large-scale military operations.
August 30, 2024 at 11:31 PM
August 30, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Israeli forces kill Hamas commander
Israel said it killed a top militant as part of a major operation in the West Bank.
August 30, 2024 at 7:29 PM
August 29, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Scientists: Baby in Gaza infected with polio strain linked to mistakes in eradication
The baby in Gaza who was recently paralyzed by polio was infected with a mutated strain of the virus that vaccinated people shed in their waste
August 29, 2024 at 6:54 PM
August 29, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Hundreds of IDF troops raid West Bank
Israel is expanding its raid in the West Bank that killed at least 12 Palestinians, the largest there in 20 years, after months of smaller raids.
August 29, 2024 at 2:18 PM
August 29, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Israel launches largest West Bank raid in 20 years
Raids began just before dawn as IDF vehicles moved into cities in the northern part of the region. At least 11 Palestinians were killed, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
August 29, 2024 at 12:15 AM
August 28, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Some Israeli farmers say they won't stop growing produce out of fear, despite dangers
Risking rocket fire, many farmers from northern Israel continue to grow produce amid rising fears of a wider war in the Middle East.
August 28, 2024 at 2:04 PM
August 28, 2024 at 1:46 PM
IDF launches deadly raids in West Bank
At least 11 Palestinians were killed in the West Bank in what the IDF called a "counterterrorism operation to thwart terror" in Jenin, Tulkarm and Nablus.
August 28, 2024 at 1:46 PM
August 28, 2024 at 2:34 AM
Israelis rescue hostage in Gaza
Plus, Iran is possibly opening the door to negotiations over a nuclear program.
August 28, 2024 at 2:34 AM
August 28, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Hostage rescued from Gaza tunnel by IDF
Kaid Farhan Al-Qadi is the eighth hostage to be rescued out of the 250 abducted in the Oct. 7 attack, according to Israeli officials. The 52-year-old was held captive for 326 days.
August 28, 2024 at 12:24 AM
August 27, 2024 at 3:13 PM
IDF rescues hostage held by Hamas
ABC foreign correspondent Britt Clennett reports on the IDF rescuing a hostage who has been transferred for medical checks.
August 27, 2024 at 3:13 PM
August 27, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Israel and Hezbollah strikes put Middle East on edge
ABC News' Stephanie Ramos speaks with ABC News Defense Analyst Mick Mulroy about the pre-emptive strikes by the IDF over the weekend and what role U.S. intelligence played in them.
August 27, 2024 at 1:53 AM
August 26, 2024 at 9:10 PM
One of Gaza's last functioning hospitals is emptying out as Israeli forces draw near
One of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals has been emptying out in recent days as Israel has ordered the evacuation of nearby areas
August 26, 2024 at 9:10 PM
August 26, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Concerns grow of larger conflict in Middle East following Israel-Hezbollah strikes
The latest exchange of rocket strikes has stalled cease-fire talks and drawn heavy criticism from Israeli citizens who say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is prioritizing politics over people.
August 26, 2024 at 5:26 PM
August 26, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Retired Israeli Major General denounces Netanyahu's handling of war with Hamas
Noam Tibon, who defended a kibbutz during the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, calls Netanyahu's approach to the war more political and not in the best interests of achieving a cease-fire.
August 26, 2024 at 4:37 PM
August 26, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Cease-fire deal falls apart as Israel and Hezbollah trade strikes
Israel said it launched preemptive strikes on southern Lebanon after detecting plans of an attack targeting Israeli soil. Hezbollah said it fired at least 340 rockets into Israel.
August 26, 2024 at 1:49 PM
August 26, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Israel launches preemptive strikes on Hezbollah
Israel launched defensive strikes overnight against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
August 26, 2024 at 2:07 AM
August 26, 2024 at 2:06 AM
White House closely monitoring Israel-Lebanon situation
The U.S. was not involved in the preemptive strike by Israel, a U.S. official told ABC News, while President Joe Biden continues to monitor the situation in the Middle East.
August 26, 2024 at 2:06 AM
August 25, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks are on ‘life support’: Raddatz
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz breaks down the fallout of the missile exchange between Israel and Hezbollah on “This Week.”
August 25, 2024 at 6:15 PM
August 25, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Israel launches preemptive strikes in Lebanon, Hezbollah fires hundreds of rockets
ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on the latest in the missile exchange between Israel and Hezbollah on “This Week.”
August 25, 2024 at 6:14 PM
August 25, 2024 at 2:57 PM
US officials monitor missile exchange between Israel and Hezbollah
U.S. officials are monitoring the developments in the Middle East and assessing how missile exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah could affect cease-fire talks.
August 25, 2024 at 2:57 PM
August 25, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Biden closely monitoring Israeli-Hezbollah strikes
The White House tells ABC News that the president has been closely monitoring the events and was engaged with his national security team throughout Saturday night.
August 25, 2024 at 1:59 PM
August 25, 2024 at 1:25 PM
IDF spokesperson discusses Israeli-Hezbollah strikes
Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson, discusses what prompted Israel to launch the preemptive strike on Hezbollah and whether there’s still hope for cease-fire talks.
August 25, 2024 at 1:25 PM
August 25, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Hezbollah fires ‘hundreds’ of rockets amid Israeli strikes
The Israel Defense Forces said it sent a preemptive strike on Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hezbollah claims to have responded by launching “hundreds” of rockets and drones.
August 25, 2024 at 1:17 PM
August 25, 2024 at 6:01 AM
Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel after IDF launches preemptive strike
The Biden administration said it was concerned the attacks would "derail any hopes of a cease-fire with Hamas."
August 25, 2024 at 6:01 AM
August 24, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Dozens killed in strikes in Gaza as preparations for cease-fire talks move forward
Health workers say multiple Israeli airstrikes have killed at least three dozen Palestinians in southern Gaza while officials including a Hamas delegation gather for high-level cease-fire talks in neighboring Egypt
August 24, 2024 at 8:38 PM
August 23, 2024 at 11:37 PM
Initial weeks of a Gaza cease-fire deal may see only a dozen living hostages freed
ABC News spoke with U.S. officials familiar with the difficult ongoing talks.
August 23, 2024 at 11:37 PM
August 23, 2024 at 9:42 AM
A baby evacuated from Gaza lost an eye and most of his family in the war
When Mostafa Qadoura was a week old, an Israeli strike on his home in Gaza launched his crib into the air, sent shrapnel into his right eye that damaged it beyond repair, and killed one of his brothers
August 23, 2024 at 9:42 AM
August 22, 2024 at 9:57 PM
DNC refuses to put Palestinian American speaker on convention stage, advocates say
Uncommitted delegates staged a sit-in outside the DNC in protest.
August 22, 2024 at 9:57 PM
August 22, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Parents of American-Israeli held hostage on why they spoke at DNC
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin who was taken hostage Oct. 7, and express their hopes for a cease-fire deal and the return of hostages, including their son.
August 22, 2024 at 2:31 AM
August 22, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Parents of Israeli hostage address DNC crowd
Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of the American-Israeli hostages, got emotional as they took the stage to a huge ovation.
August 22, 2024 at 2:26 AM
August 22, 2024 at 12:56 AM
At DNC, parents of Israeli-American hostage make emotional plea for cease-fire deal
Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, were greeted with huge cheers and chants of "Bring them home," as they talked at the DNC.
August 22, 2024 at 12:56 AM
August 21, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Minnesota AG Ellison hints he might address pro-Palestinian protesters in DNC speech
Ellison was the first Muslim elected to Congress in 2007.
August 21, 2024 at 7:12 PM
August 21, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Protesters march outside Israeli consulate in Chicago
A large group of pro-Palestinian protesters marched outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago as the DNC roll call took place.
August 21, 2024 at 4:31 AM
August 21, 2024 at 12:01 AM
IDF recovers bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza
Israel recovered the bodies of six hostages from the Gaza Strip, announced by the military. Negotiations continue for the release of over 100 captives in the besieged enclave.
August 21, 2024 at 12:01 AM
August 20, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Israel has agreed to ‘bridging proposal’ for cease-fire
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that he supports and would accept the U.S.-backed bridging proposal that emerged after meetings in the region last week.
August 20, 2024 at 1:45 PM
August 19, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Blinken meets with Netanyahu amid new push for cease-fire deal
The secretary of state met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the latest attempt for a cease-fire. Meanwhile, Hamas says any suggestion of progress is an "illusion."
August 19, 2024 at 4:56 PM
August 19, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Human Rights Campaign president weighs in on Harris campaign, war in Gaza
Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, discusses the endorsement for the Harris campaign and the expected pro-Palestinian protesters outside the Democratic convention.
August 19, 2024 at 4:56 PM
August 19, 2024 at 2:23 AM
Unmoved by Harris replacing Biden, pro-Palestinian protesters plan to march on DNC
Pro-Palestinian voices both inside and outside the Democratic National Convention plan to make their voices heard at this year's gathering.
August 19, 2024 at 2:23 AM
August 19, 2024 at 1:59 AM
Blinken arrives in Israel amid pressure for a cease-fire
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel amid intense pressure for a cease-fire agreement. ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge reports from Tel Aviv.
August 19, 2024 at 1:59 AM
August 18, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Pro-Palestinian protesters plan to march on DNC
Organizers of the “uncommitted” movement are calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza and will have delegates in attendance at the Democratic National Convention, which begins Monday in Chicago.
August 18, 2024 at 10:37 PM
August 18, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Negotiations for Israel, Hamas cease-fire appears to be making progress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his negotiating team expressed “cautious optimism” about the possibility of reaching a deal with Hamas.
August 18, 2024 at 4:52 PM
August 18, 2024 at 3:35 PM
The horror Israeli settlers wrought on a Palestinian village: Reporter's notebook
The horror Israeli settlers wrought on a Palestinian village: Reporter's notebook.
August 18, 2024 at 3:35 PM
August 18, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Mounting pressure for Mid-East cease-fire deal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the region for a final push while Israel pressed the fight with an overnight airstrike inside Gaza that killed at least 18 people.
August 18, 2024 at 1:15 AM
August 17, 2024 at 9:50 PM
An Israeli airstrike kills 18 members of a family in Gaza as mediators hope for a cease-fire
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed at least 18 people, all from the same family
August 17, 2024 at 9:50 PM
August 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Pro-Palestinian 'uncommitted' movement at a standstill with top Dems as DNC begins
Supporters of the “uncommitted” protest-vote movement sparked by dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war could play a large role in the Democratic National Convention, with raucous protests expected outside and poten...
August 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
August 17, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Peace talks in Middle East
Hope for a possible ceasefire deal is close between Israel and Hamas.
August 17, 2024 at 7:12 PM
August 17, 2024 at 5:56 PM
New ceasefire proposal presented to Israel
After 10 months of war, President Joe Biden says, "a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is closer than ever."
August 17, 2024 at 5:56 PM
August 17, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Woman and her 2 children among 10 killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon
Lebanon’s Health Ministry says an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has killed at least 10 Syrian nationals including a woman and her two children
August 17, 2024 at 4:14 PM
August 17, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Inside Israel's deadly Jenin raid, 40 hours in May that shook the West Bank camp
Israeli troops last month raided the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank for about 40 hours, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
August 17, 2024 at 10:14 AM