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Israel at war

Elon Musk, under fire for antisemitism on X, visits Israel

Musk said the experience was “jarring” and that he was struck by what appeared to be “joy” on the part of the terrorists in the video.

Local spiritual guides are encouraging people to 'look to the light' this Chanukah. (Photo by Len Radin via Flickr at https://rb.gy/mjzrpi)

ChanukahPittsburgh clergy look to Chanukah for light and hope

By Adam Reinherz

Rep. Summer Lee (Photo courtesy of summerlee.house.gov)

Israel at warMany signers of letter calling for ceasefire, and thanking Summer Lee, are anonymous

By Toby Tabachnick

Flag of Israel close up. (Photo by cottonbro studio, courtesy of Pexels)

OpinionIsrael’s choice: Body or soul

By Michael Oren

A handout photo of a rifle and pistol found at the scene of a shooting terror attack in Jerusalem, Nov. 30, 2023. (Israel Police)

November 30, 2023, 4:36 pm

Hamas claims Jerusalem attack that kills 3 as Gaza truce is narrowly extended

The attack was carried out by two brothers from east Jerusalem who had each served sentences in Israeli prisons for terror-related crimes.

By Eliyahu Freedman

November 30, 2023, 2:58 pm

Israel’s choice: Body or soul

Israel was created with a double identity, Jewish and democratic.

By Michael Oren

Two individuals took down posters of the Hamas hostages in Squirrel Hill on Nov. 27 (Photo courtesy of Julie Paris)

November 29, 2023, 10:04 pm

Antisemitic, anti-Israel vandals strike Squirrel Hill and Oakland

Posters of the hostages held captive by Hamas continue to be torn down; a We Stand With Israel sign is set on fire

By Toby Tabachnick

This photo distributed by the Israel Defense Forces on Nov. 28, 2023, shows Israeli troops maintaining positions in the Gaza Strip, amid a temporary ceasefire (Israel Defense Forces)

November 29, 2023, 12:09 pm

Countering misinformation during Israel’s war with Hamas

False narratives, misinformation and lies often crowd the media landscape.

By David Rullo

Israeli hostages released on Nov. 28, 2023: Top L-R: Ditza Heiman, Tamar Metzger, Noralin Babadila Agojo, Ada Sagi, Meirav Tal; bottom: Rimon Kirsht, Ofelia Roitman, Gabriela Leimberg and her daughter Mia, Clara Marman. (Courtesy; combination image: Times of Israel)

November 28, 2023, 2:59 pm

Ten Israeli hostages freed as Hamas breaks ceasefire in Gaza

In addition to the 10 Israelis, Hamas released two hostages with foreign citizenship, the IDF said.

By JNS

Shiri Silberman-Bibas and Kfir Bibas are visible in footage taken by Hamas after they were taken captive on Oct. 7, 2023. (X, via JTA)

November 28, 2023, 2:50 pm

Most child hostages are back in Israel. Redheaded brothers Kfir and Ariel Bibas are still in Gaza.

The Bibas brothers are the youngest and perhaps most prominent children remaining in captivity.

By Eliyahu Freedman

November 28, 2023, 2:01 pm

Many signers of letter calling for ceasefire, and thanking Summer Lee, are anonymous

The letter does not mention Hamas and does not assign responsibility for the attack on Israel.

By Toby Tabachnick

Flags of member nations at the United Nations Headquarters (Photo by I, Aotearoa, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

November 28, 2023, 11:58 am

After backlash over silence, UN Women tweets, then deletes, statement condemning Hamas attack in Israel

The statement was replaced with a statement that dropped the condemnation of Hamas and only called for the release of the hostages.

By Jackie Hajdenberg

November 28, 2023, 9:44 am

Pittsburgh clergy look to Chanukah for light and hope

The world is fractured, but spiritual guides say the cracks allow light in

By Adam Reinherz

November 27, 2023, 6:26 pm

Elon Musk, under fire for antisemitism on X, visits Israel

Musk said the experience was "jarring" and that he was struck by what appeared to be "joy" on the part of the terrorists in the video.

By Philissa Cramer

Families and supporters of hostages held in Gaza gather at the public square outside of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art to demand their release, Nov. 4, 2023. (Oren Rozen/Creative Commons)

November 27, 2023, 1:26 pm

Israel and Hamas extend truce for 2 days, paving way for release of 20 more hostages

Israel will release three Palestinian prisoners for each additional hostage freed by Hamas.

By Ron Kampeas

Posters of Israeli hostages in New York City's Union Square subway station, October 16, 2023. (Luke Tress)

November 26, 2023, 6:59 pm

17 additional hostages released by Hamas to Red Cross en route to Israel

Well over 100 hostages remain in captivity

By Ben Sales

Hostages are transported in International Committee of the Red Cross vehicles from the Gaza Strip through the Rafah land crossing in Rafah, Gaza, Nov. 25, 2023. (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)

November 25, 2023, 8:34 pm

After delays, Hamas releases another 13 Israeli and 4 foreign hostages

Israel was set to release 39 Palestinian prisoners in exchange.

By Ron Kampeas

Israeli security forces stand next to ambulances waiting outside the helipad of Tel Aviv's Schneider medical center, as they prepare to receive hostages released from Gaza, Nov. 24, 2023. (Fadel Senna/AFP via Getty Images)

November 25, 2023, 8:13 pm

13 Israeli hostages are freed from Gaza as ceasefire holds; more expected in coming days

39 Palestinian prisoners were also released

By Gabe Friedman

Qatari Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari gives details of a planned hostage release, at a press conference in Doha, November 23, 2023 (CNN screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

November 24, 2023, 10:28 am

Israel-Hamas truce comes into force, as first 13 Israeli hostages set to be freed

Temporary pause in fighting takes effect at 7 a.m., with group of Israeli children and women to be handed over at 4 p.m.; almost all were abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz

By TAL SCHNEIDER and JACOB MAGID, Times of Israel