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July 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Memo on protesters cautioned that authority used to strip visas would face scrutiny
Government memos on pro-Palestinian protesters sent to Marco Rubio said the authority he used to strip their visas had never been used and would likely face scrutiny.
July 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
July 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Netanyahu calls Pope Leo after deadly Israeli strike on Gazan church
Benjamin Netanyahu called Pope Leo XIV on Friday after Israel's deadly attack on a Catholic church in Gaza, the Vatican said.
July 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
July 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Netanyahu calls Pope Leo XIV after deadly Israeli strike on Gazan church
Three people were killed and 10 injured in the Israeli strike on the Holy Family Church, said the parish and the Vatican. ABC News' Patrick Reevell reports.
July 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
July 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Israel says it 'deeply regrets' strike on Catholic church in Gaza that killed 3
Father Gabriel Romanelli, the local priest, sustained "light injuries" in the strike on the only Catholic church in Gaza, officials said.
July 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
July 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
'More noise' will follow deadly strikes on Gaza church: Expert
ABC News' Patrick Reevell and security contributor Steve Hill discuss the fatal strike on the Holy Family Church, the only Catholic church in Gaza.
July 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
July 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
3 dead as Catholic church in Gaza damaged by 'apparent' Israeli strike, church says
Father Gabriel Romanelli, the local priest, was injured along with "several" others, said the church, which is the only Catholic parish in Gaza. ABC News' Patrick Reevell reports.
July 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
July 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
At least 20 killed at US-backed aid site in Gaza, GHF says
ABC News' Marcus Moore reports on the incident, which occurred in the south of Gaza in the city of Khan Younis.
July 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
July 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Israel strikes Syrian military headquarters, IDF says
The Israel Defense Forces said it struck "the entrance" of Syria's military headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday.
July 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
July 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Israel strikes Syrian military headquarters, IDF says
At least one person was killed and 18 others were injured Wednesday in the Israeli airstrikes on the capital, Damascus, Syria's Ministry of Health told the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency.
July 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
July 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Israel strikes Syrian military headquarters, IDF says
The Israel Defense Forces said it struck "the entrance" of Syria's military headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday. ABC News' Marcus Moore reports.
July 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
July 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
20 killed in stampede at Gaza aid site, GHF says
At least 20 people were killed in an incident at one of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid distribution sites in the southern Gaza Strip, the group said.
July 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
July 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
New 'flag system' at Gaza aid site unveiled amid chaos, deaths
The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced some changes at its Khan Younis aid distribution center on Monday, as Palestinians continue to report mass killings and chaos near aid sites.
July 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
July 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
New 'flag system' unveiled at Gaza aid site as death toll reaches nearly 800
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced some changes at its Khan Younis aid distribution center
July 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
'Most beautiful heart': 12-year-old among dead after IDF airstrike near refugee camp
At least 10 people were killed in an IDF airstrike in Nuseirat Camp, located in the middle of the Gaza Strip, on Sunday morning, according to medical sources.
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
July 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Nearly 800 deaths near food aid sites in Gaza as hospitals face shortages
The head of UNRWA said Friday that Gaza has "become the graveyard of children" and "starving people" amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
July 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
July 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
American killed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, family says
A 20-year-old American was allegedly beaten to death by Israeli settlers while visiting family in the West Bank, according to Palestinian health officials and his family.
July 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
July 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Iran may still have uranium, but nuclear program dismantled: Israeli officials
Officials in Israel are acknowledging that some enriched uranium may have survived the powerful U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last month.
July 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
July 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Palestinian children killed in Israeli strike at aid site, hospital says
The victims were reportedly waiting to get supplements and medicine at a hospital in Deir al-Balah. ABC News’ Diaa Ostaz reports.
July 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
July 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Deaths at Gaza aid sites ‘truly tragic’: Former ambassador
Edward Djerejian, former U.S. ambassador to Israel and senior fellow at the Harvard Belfer Center, discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and chances for a ceasefire deal.
July 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
July 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Netanyahu will be at White House again to talk Gaza, Trump says
President Donald Trump said during his Cabinet meeting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will return to the White House on Tuesday evening to discuss Gaza.
July 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
July 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Where things stand as Trump presses Netanyahu for Gaza ceasefire: ANALYSIS
The Israeli prime minister held talks Monday evening with President Trump.
July 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
July 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Trial challenging administration's removal of pro-Palestinian scholars gets underway
A bench trial challenging the administration's efforts to deport international scholars who express pro-Palestinian views got underway Monday in Boston.
July 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
July 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue in Qatar
ABC News’ James Longman reports on where the negotiations stand.
July 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
July 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
All parties ‘edging in the right direction’ on ceasefire deal with Hamas: Expert
ABC News security contributor Steve Hill says the actions of “every single center of power” has made him optimistic that a ceasefire agreement will be reached.
July 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
July 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Trump to meet with Netanyahu to discuss Gaza war, Iran conflict
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet at the White House amid a new push for a potential ceasefire.
July 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
July 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Deadly airstrikes amid new ceasefire push
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to the White House for a meeting with President Trump.
July 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
July 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
What 1 Israeli family wants from Trump, Netanyahu meeting
Moshe Lavi, brother-in-law of hostage Omri Miran, says that a “viable agreement” with Hamas must include the release of all hostages.
July 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
July 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Trump, Netanyahu to meet at the White House
ABC News’ Karen Travers, James Longman and contributor Mick Mulroy discuss the importance of the upcoming meeting between the two world leaders.
July 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
July 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
‘Transformation’ coming to the Middle East: Foreign policy expert
Harvey Lippman says that President Donald Trump has “enormous leverage” to create peace in the Middle East.
July 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
July 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Trump to meet with Netanyahu today amid hopes for possible Gaza ceasefire
President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House amid a new push for a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
July 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
July 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Hamas says it 'responded positively' to ceasefire proposal with Israel
Hamas said it has submitted a "positive response" to mediators about the current ceasefire and hostage exchange release proposal on the table.
July 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
July 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Israeli forces strike ports in Yemen and Galaxy Leader ship, IDF says
Israeli Defense Forces struck three ports in Yemen, alleging that the ports are used by the Houthi forces to "transfer weapons from the Iranian regime."
July 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
July 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Hamas says it 'responded positively' to temporary ceasefire deal proposal with Israel
The deal comes more than 20 months into the conflict -- and more than three months after a previous deal ended.
July 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
July 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
New details emerge on Gaza ceasefire proposal as Netanyahu heads to White House
New details have emerged of the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal submitted by mediators to Hamas, while Israel has sent a negotiating team to Qatar ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s White House visit
July 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
July 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations facing a new setback
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that “the changes Hamas is requesting to make… are unacceptable to Israel.”
July 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
July 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Ceasefire negotiations hit setback
Ceasefire proposal faces new setback, two American aid workers injured in grenade attack.
July 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
July 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Hamas says it 'responded positively' to temporary ceasefire deal proposal with Israel
Hamas announced it has submitted a "positive response" to the current ceasefire and hostage exchange proposal ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House.
July 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
July 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Deadly strikes continue in Gaza as Hamas reviews proposal for potential ceasefire
President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to a 60-day cease-fire in Gaza and urges Hamas to accept the deal.
July 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
July 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Deadly strikes continue in Gaza
The Hamas-run Gaza Media Office says at least 300 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in a series of attacks in the past 48 hours. ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports.
July 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
July 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Nuke experts say Iran could become more dangerous after US attack
Some experts said they believe the U.S. strikes have the potential to lead to a "fork-in-the-road" moment that could result in Tehran taking an even more dangerous path.
July 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
July 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Israel agrees to terms for 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, Trump says
ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge reports on the latest headlines from Israel's war in Gaza.
July 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
July 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Aid groups calling for end to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
More than 130 aid groups are calling for an end to the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. ABC’s Tom Soufi Burridge reports the latest.
July 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
July 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Mom of Israeli hostage: 'I need him to come home'
Idit Ohel's son, Alon, who's been held by Hamas in Gaza for more than 630 days, says President Donald Trump is prioritizing the release of her son.
July 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
July 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Israel rejects report that soldiers fired on civilians at Gaza aid sites
ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge reports on the latest headlines from Israel's war in Gaza.
July 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
June 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
US, Israel are bringing ‘chaos’ to Gaza: UNRWA USA official
Hani Almadhoun, senior director of philanthropy for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees USA (UNRWA USA), talks about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
June 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
June 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Hamas-run media accuses Israeli forces of deliberately firing on civilians
ABC News foreign correspondent Tom Soufi Burridge and ABC News contributor Darrell Blocker, a former senior CIA operative, explain a delicate situation in the Middle East.
June 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
June 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Israel ‘getting closer’ to accepting US proposal: Defense analyst
ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, discusses the likelihood of a 60-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas.
June 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
June 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Boulder attack suspect pleads not guilty after indicted on 12 hate crime charges
Mohamed Soliman, 45, appeared in federal court in Denver for his arraignment after being indicted on a dozen federal charges in connection with the June 1 attack.
June 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
June 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Israeli official heads to Washington for White House talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s top adviser is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump. ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports.
June 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
June 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Trump calls for end to war in Gaza
President Trump is calling for the end to the war in Gaza, posting on social media: "Make the deal in Gaza; get the hostages back."
June 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM