Israel Hamas war

Israel declared war on Hamas on Oct. 8, 2023, the first time since the Yom Kippur War. The Palestinian Islamic Hamas movement’s surprise attack on Oct. 7, a Jewish holiday, launched rockets from the Gaza Strip and sent fighters across the border. Hamas said allies like Iran and Lebanese Hezbollah “will join the battle if Gaza is subjected to a war of annihilation.”

Israel war vigil attendees describe moments stampede broke out at University of Florida: 'Crying, shaking'

Dozens of people are still recovering from injuries after a stampede at the University of Florida. It happened at a vigil meant to honor lives lost in Israel following an attack by the terror group Hamas.

October 10, 2023 6:05pm EDT