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On Thursday, the International Criminal Court issued warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Speaking alongside German Chancellor Scholz in Berlin, President Joe Biden said he told the prime minister of Israel that he wants the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to be “an opportunity to seek a path to peace.”

Biden plans to send Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Israel early next week to discuss securing Gaza, recovering hostages and the future of the Palestinian people

Israel’s foreign minister said Yahya Sinwar was killed by IDF soldiers.

A day after Hamas launched an attack on Israel, people in Washington, D.C., took to the streets to make their voices heard.

As the conflict in Israel continues, people in D.C. have taken to the streets to make their voices heard. News4’s Mauricio Casillas has a look from outside the Israeli Embassy.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the U.S. is “actively working” to verify reports that several Americans may be among the dead in the Israel-Hamas conflict, as well as reports that there could be some U.S. hostages.

Israeli airline El Al, Emirates Airline and Turkish Airlines continued to operate at least some of their schedules.

Officials report that civilians and soldiers were taken hostage in the attacks. New4’s Mauricio Casillas spoke to Prof. Dan Arbell, an American University professor who specializes in Israeli studies.

Early Saturday morning for those in Israel, overnight for those in the United States, members of Hamas — a militant group that has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2006 — launched an attack on nearby Israeli towns.

Here are some key takeaways from the multi-pronged attack that has suddenly plunged Israel into war.

Archaeologists say they have discovered dozens of ancient graves including two rare sarcophagi made of lead in an ancient cemetery in the Gaza Strip.