Israel at War
Israel declared it was at war after an unprecedented Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, and soon after began an operation to destroy the Palestinian militant group with airstrikes and a ground invasion of Gaza.
Hamas says arson "legitimate" method of war, denies setting Israel fires
"Resisting the occupation by all means and methods...is a legitimate right of the people under occupation," Hamas official told Newsweek.
Hezbollah praises late Pope Francis for his stance on Gaza
Hezbollah hailed Pope Francis' "unequivocal positions calling for an end to the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip."
Hamas sets conditions to free hostages and end war
Hamas welcomed a U.S. hostage envoy's proposal but has made demands that Israel rejects
Hamas warns Israeli strikes will "execute" more hostages in new video
"Soon your children will return in black coffins," Hamas warned in a new video addressed to hostage families.
IDF's Gaza rules of engagement face probe—"We're doing our best to improve"
"We keep learning and gathering more information and making our operations more accurate," an Israeli military official told Newsweek.
One state, no solution: Planning for the death of Palestinian independence
'The real discourse is—de facto—not between the one state or two states but rather what kind of one state will it be,' a former Israeli leader tells Newsweek.
Amid endless war, Israelis and Palestinians question their leaders
"All people have the right to cry out in pain," a senior Hamas official told Newsweek.
Israeli official says neither Israel nor Hamas will rule Gaza after war
"It will not be Hamas, it will not be Israel," Israeli Deputy Consul General Tsach Saar told Newsweek.
Hezbollah says Israel "breaking promises" by striking during ceasefire
"There is an agreement, and it must be respected," a Hezbollah spokesperson told Newsweek.
Netanyahu faces his biggest challenge yet—and it's not on the battlefield
"We need to guarantee Israel's future as a democracy," former Labor party candidate Yair Fink told Newsweek.
Hamas warns "time is running out" in new Israeli hostage video
"It's time to end the suffering not only of the families but of an entire nation," one of the hostages' families said in a statement shared with Newsweek.
Israel "prepared for any scenario" as conflicts intensify in Gaza and Yemen
"The IDF is spread out in defence, including Aerial defence arrays," an Israeli security official said in comments shared with Newsweek.
Mahmoud Khalil fundraiser hits new milestone
Over 5,000 supporters rally in an online fundraiser against Mahmoud Khalil's detention, surpassing the original $250K goal.
Houthis take "extreme" steps to protect leader in resuming Israel attacks
"We are highly prepared to make sacrifices and cannot back down," an Ansar Allah source told Newsweek.
Mahmoud Khalil's wife speaks out on ICE Detention: "Need your help"
"Please release Mahmoud now," Khalil's wife told Newsweek.
Hamas accuses Israel over bodies as Trump brands group "sick and twisted"
A Hamas official shared with Newsweek data indicating that Israel was in the possession of hundreds of Palestinian bodies.
Trump's final ultimatum to Hamas after direct talks: "Last warning"
The president's remarks to the militant group come as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains in the balance.
The Arab plan to save Gaza has one major flaw
The plan is "the last attempt to stabilize what remains of the Palestinian people on their land," a Palestinian expert told Newsweek.
Houthis call US "terrorist" designation "a badge of honor"
"Any aggressive American step against us will only make us more committed and strict in our positions," a Houthi source told Newsweek.
Trump's resort mentality pushes Middle East to rethink failed strategies
"If everybody's mad at you, you know you're doing something right," Trump's former Middle East envoy told Newsweek.
What a Trump-Putin detente means for Russia and Iran's partnership
"We are primarily interested in understanding the essence of President Trump's new line," a former Russian envoy told Newsweek.
After "mixing up" Bibas body, Hamas accuses Israel of "double standards"
"We received thousands of bodies from the Zionist enemy in blue bags without any identification on them," a Hamas official said.
U.S. and Netanyahu say ceasefire violated after Hamas returns wrong body
Hamas attributed the misidentification of the body to the chaotic conditions caused by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
Hamas official says no evidence links group to Israel bus bombings
A Hamas official told Newsweek the Israeli government may have staged the attack in a bid to undermine the ceasefire agreement.
Video: Israeli-American hostage reunites with wife after nearly 500 days
A video shared by an Israeli official shows a hostage reuniting with his wife after 16 months of captivity.
Hamas faces last stand in Gaza
"We're getting close to this moment where there will be a last stand and a decisive battle," an IDF brigadier general told Newsweek.
Exclusive—Hezbollah reacts to Israeli claim Iran smuggles funds at airport
"It has been shown that the Israelis are lying," a Hezbollah spokesperson told Newsweek.
Marvel fans boycott Captain America movie over Israel connections
Some movie buffs are opting to avoid the new Marvel film, set for release on February 14, because of alleged ties to Israel.
Trump claims UN agency "funneled money to Hamas": What to know
President Donald Trump alleged aid agency targeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu channeled cash to Hamas.
Hamas accuses Israel of nearly 270 ceasefire violations in new report
A Hamas report shared with Newsweek cited a "deliberate delay in the second phase and the introduction of impossible conditions."