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October 9, 2023

'Gang of Eight' briefed on Hamas attacks in Israel as American death toll rises

Sen. Chuck Schumer confirmed several congressional members met Sunday night to receive an unclassified briefing from the State Department following the attacks on Israel.

October 9, 2023

11 Americans killed in Hamas' strikes on Israel: State Department

The State Department says the recent strikes by Hamas on Israel have now claimed the lives of at least 11 Americans in the Middle Eastern country.

October 9, 2023

Israeli officials call up 300K reservists amid counter-offensive push in Israel-Hamas war

The Israel Defense Forces called up 300,000 reservists to join the counter-offensive in the Israel-Hamas war that started with Hamas invading on Saturday.

October 9, 2023

Ex-NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire slams BLM supporters, politicians after Hamas' attack on Israel

Former NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire slammed Black Lives Matter supporters and politicians after Hamas' attack on Israel over the weekend.

October 9, 2023

GOP lawmaker calls on House to urgently reinstate Kevin McCarthy as speaker to approve Israel aid

Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., told FOX News that Kevin McCarthy needs to be reinstated as House speaker as Congress' lower chamber is rendered unable to provide aid to Israel.

October 9, 2023

Families of Israelis feared kidnapped by Hamas terrorists speak out: 'We’re at home waiting to hug you'

Mothers, fathers, grandmothers, children, aunts and uncles are missing feared kidnapped by Hamas terrorists. Family members relay their heartbreaking stories.

October 9, 2023

Israel reveals scope of overnight siege on Gaza Strip, says more than 500 targets struck

The Israeli Air Force says hundreds of targets, including multiple Hamas “command centers" have been hit overnight in strikes on the Gaza Strip.

October 9, 2023

Faith leaders respond to attacks on Israel: 'We must pray that this terror comes to an end immediately'

Two faith leaders — Rabbi Pinchas Taylor of Florida and Pastor Jesse Bradley of Washington — shared reaction to the terror acts on Israel and shared steps that people of all religions can take.

October 9, 2023

Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel as China says relation with US ‘will determine the future of humanity’

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer led a bipartisan delegation of senators to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a rare meeting on Monday.

October 9, 2023

Israel hit with 'huge rocket barrage' as warning sirens blare across country

The southern Israeli city of Ashdod has been targeted Monday with a "huge rocket barrage" from the Gaza Strip that struck "multiple" buildings.