Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded…
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
JERUSALEM (AP) — An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel…
Exclusive | Amy Schumer lights Hanukkah candles, says she learned who ‘real friends’ were after Oct. 7
Jewish comedian Amy Schumer was taped proudly lighting candles to celebrate the closing days of Hanukkah — adding…
Iraq’s political future in limbo as factions vie for power
BAGHDAD — Political factions in Iraq have been maneuvering since the parliamentary election more than a month ago…
Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting
SYDNEY — The Australian state of New South Wales is proposing to ban public displays of Islamic State…
Sydney’s Bondi Beach tragedy leads to proposed ban on IS flags
SYDNEY (AP) — The Australian state of New South Wales is proposing to ban public displays of Islamic…
Much talk and little action at Gaza truce coordination center
Kiryat Gat, Israel – Launched after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to monitor the truce and facilitate the flow of…
UK police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters as authorities toughen hate speech law enforcement
LONDON — Police in London arrested two people who called for “intifada” during a pro-Palestinian protest, which followed…
Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli troops fired a mortar shell over the ceasefire line into a Palestinian residential area…
Hamas confirms killing of top commander in Israeli strike on Gaza
Hamas has confirmed the death of a top commander in Gaza, killed in an Israeli air strike on…
Hamas says Israel’s killing of senior commander threatens ceasefire
CAIRO/GAZA CITY – Israel’s assassination of a senior Hamas commander threatens the viability of the Gaza ceasefire, the…
Israel Says Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza, Testing Fragile Truce
Israel killed Hamas commander Raed Saad, citing truce violations and rearming efforts, as plans for an international force…