Israel’s Netanyahu meets with Biden amid protests; meetings with Harris, Trump ahead
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Joe Biden at the White House Thursday amid protests at nearby Lafayette Square.
Protesters vandalize statues, fountain outside DC’s Union Station after Netanyahu’s speech
National Park Service crews worked to clean up graffiti outside Washington, D.C.’s Union Station after protesters damaged statues and a fountain Wednesday when they converged on the city to condemn Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit.
Union Station entrances closed as protests erupt after Netanyahu speech
Amtrak police have closed every entrance to Union Station except for one, as protesters have gathered at the major transportation hub following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at Congress.
Maggots, crickets released in Watergate Hotel in protest of Netanyahu's visit
Pro-Palestinian activists reportedly released larvae, including maggots and crickets, inside the Watergate Hotel in Washington D.C. in protest of the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
'America and Israel must stand together': Netanyahu gives fiery speech to Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the U.S. Congress on Wednesday for the fourth time, which is more than any other world leader.
Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress: 'America and Israel must stand together...we will win'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be in Washington, D.C. Wednesday on his first trip abroad since the war in Gaza broke out on Oct. 7.
Netanyahu heads to Congress; Hostage families plead for ceasefire in front of US Capitol
Security is exceptionally tight in Washington, D.C., this week as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address Congress on Wednesday.
Authorities stepping up security with protests expected during Netanyahu's visit to DC
D.C. is once again under a tight security plan in anticipation of Wednesday’s visit by Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Protesters take over Capitol office building as Netanyahu's visit to DC looms
A group of demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace took to the Cannon Rotunda on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon, wearing red shirts with the message "Jews say stop arming Israel."
Jewish Federation funds efforts to address rising antisemitism in local schools and universities
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington announced Monday that officials are issuing special grants to local organizations working to combat antisemitism.
Fairfax man raises over $1M to help feed starving families in Gaza
On Wednesday, the head of the World Health Organization said that thousands of people in Gaza are facing "catastrophic hunger and famine-like conditions."
Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped by Hamas: 'We are overjoyed'
Three men and 1 woman were rescued in the largest such hostage recovery operation since the war with Hamas began in Gaza.
Israel calls Gaza cease-fire a ‘nonstarter,’ undermining Biden’s proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained the war would not end in Gaza until the destruction of Hamas’ military and governing capabilities was complete.
Biden outlines cease-fire proposal after Israel expands ground offensive in Rafah
President Joe Biden on Friday outlined terms of a potential new cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, just hours after Israeli forces moved into central parts of Rafah.
Israeli airstrikes kill 35 in Gaza's Rafah
The attacks occurred two days after an international court ordered Israel to end its military offensive in Rafah.
Which countries recognize a state of Palestine?
Spain, Ireland, and Norway said they will formally recognize a Palestinian state next week in a push for a two-state solution amid the Gaza war.
ICC requests arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders over ‘war crimes’
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israeli military finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza
The hostages were identified as Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, and Itzhak Gelerenter. All three were killed by Hamas at a music festival.
US-built Gaza Strip relief pier is done; aid to flow soon as war rages on
The pier will enhance the delivery of aid and supplies to Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Celebrity ‘blockout’ is social media protest over Gaza
Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.