The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Thousands join protest calling for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

An exclusion zone is in place prohibiting protesters from assembling around the Israeli embassy

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2023

‘The mood is subdued’: Hanukkah is marked by mourning for Jews across UK

For the Jewish community in York, as elsewhere, fears and distress over the war in Gaza haunt this year’s festival of light

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023

US accused of being complicit in Gaza ‘war crimes’ after vetoing UN resolution on ceasefire

Human rights groups condemn Washington’s move as being ‘against humanity’

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023

Chicago couple heading to front lines of Israel-Hamas War — to grill food for Israeli soldiers

Rabbi Barry Axler and his wife, Morene Dunn, of River North, are heading to Israel and near Gaza this weekend to feed members of the Israeli Defense Forces, which include two of his grandchildren.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 9, 2023

Gaza bombardment continues after UN ceasefire vote fails

The US vetoed a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2023

Israelis On Edge As Fears Grow Of Wider Lebanon Conflict

In the seaside haven of Nahariya, the shock still lingers on Daniel Bussidan's face.

International Business Times · Dec 9, 2023

Delivering aid in a war zone is always difficult. In Gaza, it's proving even harder

Aid organizations say they aren't getting enough food, water and medicine into Gaza. Overcrowding and a lack of physical security for relief workers are also major concerns, they say.

WEKU · Dec 9, 2023

Israel Bombs Gaza Targets After US Vetoes Rare UN Ceasefire Bid

Israel bombarded targets in Gaza on Saturday after the United States blocked an extraordinary UN bid for a ceasefire in the war with Hamas that has triggered alerts of an "apocalyptic" humanitarian situation.

International Business Times · Dec 9, 2023

The Squad review: AOC, the rise of the left and the fight against dark money

Ryan Grim provides an exhaustive account of challenges faced – and sometimes failed – by the US progressive stars

The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2023

Israel-Gaza war sets Biden at odds with youth of America

A sharp generational divide has been apparent as thousands have taken to the streets to call for a ceasefire and voice their disapproval of Biden’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza

The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2023