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Two speakers at the People of Color Conference were accused of antisemitism for calling Israel’s war on Gaza genocide.

President Donald Trump was contemplating, and, as he often does, set off a firestorm. Gaza is, he said, “literally a demolition site, almost everything is demolished, and people are dying there.” On ...

A third round of hostages are freed by Hamas, including three Israelis and five Thai nationals. Israel, meanwhile, hands over 10 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.

The ceasefire is aimed at eventually ending the deadliest and most destructive war ever fought between Israel and Hamas.

Israeli officials says they are delaying the release of Palestinian prisoners until Hamas can assure them future hostages will be freed safely.

Among those to be freed is Arbel Yehoud, whose release was at the center of a dispute that threatened to unravel the fragile ceasefire deal.

One of the Trump administration's first acts in office was to freeze almost all foreign aid. The administration claims the ...

Claims about US funding for condoms in Gaza stem from misinterpreted details of a broader USAID medical assistance package.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed 15 months ago that Israel would achieve "total victory" in the war in Gaza — by eradicating Hamas and freeing all the hostages.

Trump and some of his GOP allies have argued that the U.S. approved $50 million for condoms in Gaza. A fact-check report called the claim "preposterous." ...