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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza by Israeli forces: Officials
Sinwar was killed by Israeli Defense Forces in the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz. He was considered the mastermind behind the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, officials say
Israel Defense Forces confirmed Yahya Sinwar, dubbed the "Butcher of Khan Yunis," was killed on Thursday. Mick Mulroy and Javed Ali join ABC News' Kayna Whitworth.
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Lebanon's civilian population suffers under Israeli military strikes
Israel is attacking formerly safe locations in Lebanon as it expands its hunt for Hezbollah.
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October 17, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed by IDF, Israel says
The Israeli foreign minister said Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was among three people killed in an operation in the Gaza Strip.
October 17, 2024 at 10:13 PM
October 17, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Biden, Harris say Yahya Sinwar's death offers chance to end Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
Biden spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about how to use this opportunity to "bring the war to a close," the White House said.
October 17, 2024 at 9:36 PM
October 17, 2024 at 9:02 PM
What to know about Yahya Sinwar, the former Hamas leader
Israeli officials confirmed Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed on Thursday.
October 17, 2024 at 9:02 PM
October 17, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Biden addresses killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
U.S. officials have said Sinwar was the chief obstacle to a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.
October 17, 2024 at 9:01 PM
October 17, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Harris on killing of Hamas leader: 'He had American blood on his hands'
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke from Milwaukee following the announcement of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death by Israeli officials Thursday.
October 17, 2024 at 7:31 PM
October 17, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza by IDF forces, Israel says
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Israel Foreign Minister Israel Katz said.
October 17, 2024 at 5:16 PM
October 17, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Assassinations leave Yahya Sinwar de facto Hamas leader, top Israeli target: Experts
With senior leadership of Hamas shattered by a series of assassinations, Yahya Sinwar now appears to be the de facto boss of the terrorist organization, experts said.
October 17, 2024 at 3:38 PM
October 17, 2024 at 2:49 PM
IDF 'checking the possibility' Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza
The 62-year-old has served as Hamas' leader in Gaza since 2017 and assumed leadership of the group's Political Bureau after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July.
October 17, 2024 at 2:49 PM
October 17, 2024 at 2:14 PM
US strikes Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
The Houthis are backed by Iran and have taken credit for attacking ships in the Red Sea over the past year in response to the war in Gaza.
October 17, 2024 at 2:14 PM
October 17, 2024 at 2:10 PM
US military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen
The U.S. military struck weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen, a U.S. official told ABC News.
October 17, 2024 at 2:10 PM
October 17, 2024 at 2:09 PM
Israel sets targets in Iran, sources say
Meanwhile the U.S. State Department warns Americans to leave Lebanon.
October 17, 2024 at 2:09 PM
October 17, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Why America's THAAD defense deployment to Israel is a 'gamble' in Iran conflict
Around 100 U.S. troops will soon be on active duty in Israel to help defend the country against the potent missile threat from Iran and its regional allies.
October 17, 2024 at 10:16 AM
October 17, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Lebanon's civilians pay a high price
ABC News' James Longman attends a funeral for members of a Lebanese family killed in an Israeli airstrike on nearby Hezbollah targets and visits what remains of some of their homes.
October 17, 2024 at 2:16 AM
October 16, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Hospitals, health care workers are under attack in Lebanon: WHO
The World Health Organization said hospitals and health care workers are under attack in Lebanon with at least 23 attacks recorded as of Sept.17.
October 16, 2024 at 8:35 PM
October 16, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Netanyahu says Israel won't accept 'unilateral cease-fire' in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comments came during a phone call with President Emmanuel Macron of France, according to a readout of the conversation from Netanyahu's office.
October 16, 2024 at 5:49 PM
October 16, 2024 at 3:26 PM
US letter to Israel ‘not an ultimatum’: Analyst
Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment discusses the Biden administration’s threat to pull future weapons funding if Israel does not boost humanitarian aid to Gaza and protect civilians.
October 16, 2024 at 3:26 PM
October 16, 2024 at 3:05 PM
US tells Israel to increase Gaza aid or face losing American military aid
The Biden administration is threatening to pull future weapons funding if Israel does not boost humanitarian aid to Gaza and protect civilians.
October 16, 2024 at 3:05 PM
October 16, 2024 at 2:05 AM
US tells Israel to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza or risk military aid
U.S. officials demanded Israel improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days or face potential consequences, including possibly suspending arms transfers, Israeli sources told ABC News.
October 16, 2024 at 2:05 AM
October 15, 2024 at 7:26 PM
UNICEF spokesperson on dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza
UNICEF' James Elder joined ABC News Live to discuss the ongoing famine and hunger crisis in Gaza.
October 15, 2024 at 7:26 PM
October 15, 2024 at 2:31 PM
White House pushes for restraint in Israel’s response to Iran
Israel has assured the Biden administration it will not hit Iranian oil or nuclear sites as the Middle East waits for Israel to retaliate for Iran’s missile barrage earlier this month.
October 15, 2024 at 2:31 PM
October 15, 2024 at 6:39 AM
Antimissile system, 100 troops sent to Israel from the US
The U.S. is sending an advanced antimissile system to Israel, along with about 100 American troops to help operate it. The move comes ahead of Israel's expected retaliation in Iran.
October 15, 2024 at 6:39 AM
October 15, 2024 at 5:18 AM
Sending a THAAD air defense system to Israel adds to strain on US Army forces
U.S. Army leaders say the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel and roughly 100 soldiers to operate it will add to strains on the Army’s air defense forces
October 15, 2024 at 5:18 AM
October 15, 2024 at 2:34 AM
Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin describe their healing journey and lasting pride
ABC News' Matt Gutman speaks with the parents of late Hamas-held hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin to discuss their grief. The 23-year-old American-Israeli was murdered after nearly one year in captivity.
October 15, 2024 at 2:34 AM
October 14, 2024 at 10:34 PM
Slain Israeli-American hostage's parents reflect on mission: Reporter's notebook
Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin, the parents of slain Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, speak with ABC News' Matt Gutman about their grief.
October 14, 2024 at 10:34 PM
October 14, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Aid agencies warn of impending humanitarian disaster in northern Gaza
Those in northern Gaza say they fear they could die "at any moment."
October 14, 2024 at 9:11 PM
October 14, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Thousands killed and displaced across Lebanon
Nearly one quarter of the Lebanese population has been displaced by Israel's military campaign there, the country's caretaker prime minister has said.
October 14, 2024 at 8:36 PM
October 14, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside New York Stock Exchange
Dozens of people protesting Israel’s war in Gaza have been arrested in a sit-in outside the New York Stock Exchange
October 14, 2024 at 7:23 PM
October 14, 2024 at 2:40 PM
US sends missile defense system to Israel in wake of Iran attack
Yousef Munayyer, an author and expert on Palestinian-Israeli relations, said he fears this deployment will only escalate tensions in the region.
October 14, 2024 at 2:40 PM
October 14, 2024 at 1:39 PM
US sending anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel
A Pentagon official says the action was intended to “bolster Israel’s air defenses following Iran’s unprecedented attacks.”
October 14, 2024 at 1:39 PM
October 14, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Netanyahu mulls plan to empty northern Gaza of civilians and cut off aid to those left inside
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is examining a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an attempt to starve out Hamas militants
October 14, 2024 at 11:18 AM
October 14, 2024 at 1:59 AM
US sending anti-missile defense system to Israel
The system, which deploys 100 U.S. troops to operate, is intended to help Israel fend off any future attacks from Iran.
October 14, 2024 at 1:59 AM
October 13, 2024 at 2:32 PM
5 UN peacekeeping troops injured in South Lebanon as Israel’s invasion expands
The United Nations accused Israeli troops of firing directly at their positions and damaging their bases as Israel expanded its invasion in southern Lebanon.
October 13, 2024 at 2:32 PM
October 12, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Israeli strikes hit central Beirut, killing 20
Israeli airstrikes hit central Beirut, destroying a building and killing more than 20 people. ABC News' James Longman reports from Beirut.
October 12, 2024 at 2:39 PM
October 12, 2024 at 11:28 AM
How rising oil prices could impact the election, according to experts
Oil prices have surged in recent weeks as conflict escalates in the Middle East.
October 12, 2024 at 11:28 AM
October 12, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Beirut strikes spark fears of wider Israeli offense in Lebanon
The attacks killed 22 and injured more than 100, according to the Lebanese health ministry. A senior Hezbollah official was reportedly the target.
October 12, 2024 at 12:17 AM
October 11, 2024 at 7:01 AM
Israel's airstrike warnings terrify and confuse Lebanese civilians
As the war between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, Lebanese civilians are increasingly paying the price – and this dangerous reality often becomes clear in the middle of the night: That’s when the Israeli military typically warns people to evacuate b...
October 11, 2024 at 7:01 AM
October 10, 2024 at 10:43 PM
'Completely collapsed': A look at Gaza's hospitals 1 year into the war
As the Israel-Hamas war hits the 1-year mark, ABC News takes a look at the state of hospitals in Gaza.
October 10, 2024 at 10:43 PM
October 10, 2024 at 3:08 PM
UN bases in Lebanon hit by artillery more than 100 times in past year: Official
ABC News correspondent Patrick Reevell has the latest from the war in the Middle East.
October 10, 2024 at 3:08 PM
October 10, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Biden, Netanyahu speak for 1st time in months as Israel plans response to Iran attack
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Wednesday, according to the White House.
October 10, 2024 at 2:55 PM
October 10, 2024 at 2:29 AM
UN agency for Palestinians warns Gaza aid work may 'disintegrate' if Israeli legislation passes
The head of the U_N_ agency for Palestinian refugees is warning that if pending Israeli legislation is adopted, all humanitarian operations in Gaza and the West Bank may “disintegrate.”
October 10, 2024 at 2:29 AM
October 9, 2024 at 7:51 PM
3 northern Gaza hospitals say they are being ordered to evacuate
Three hospitals in northern Gaza -- Al-Awda Hospital, Indonesian Hospital and Kamal Adwan Hospital -- have reportedly been told by the IDF to evacuate.
October 9, 2024 at 7:51 PM
October 9, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Netanyahu warns Lebanon of similar destruction like Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces continued its bombardment of Beirut's southern suburbs overnight into Wednesday, with a focus on the Hezbollah-controlled Dahiya area.
October 9, 2024 at 3:31 PM
October 9, 2024 at 10:16 AM
A year of war in Gaza: Reporter's notebook
I heard the sound of a missile falling. I turned off my phone and sat on the floor waiting for it to explode. When it exploded, the whole house shook.
October 9, 2024 at 10:16 AM
October 9, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Trailer: 20/20 ‘Can I Prey First?’ airs Oct. 11th on ABC
A love triangle that ended with murder. The heart-stopping, all-new “20/20” premieres Friday, Oct. 11th at 9/8c on ABC Network. Stream on Hulu.
October 9, 2024 at 9:20 AM
October 9, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Retired IDF Maj. Gen. Doron Almog discusses lead-up to Oct. 7
ABC News’ Matt Gutman spoke to retired IDF Maj. Gen. Doron Almog about the failures and hubris that led to Oct. 7.
October 9, 2024 at 12:15 AM
October 9, 2024 at 12:14 AM
Israel strikes Lebanon, states sue TikTok and Mega Millions markup
The IDF sends troops into Lebanon, 14 states sue TikTok over children's mental health and Mega Million announces a price increase for tickets next year. Our panel weighs in on today's top headlines.
October 9, 2024 at 12:14 AM
October 8, 2024 at 8:25 PM
1 year into the Israel-Hamas war: The grim human toll by the numbers
Monday marks 1 year of the Israel-Hamas war. Here's a look at the tragic human toll by the numbers, including deaths and injuries and the state of getting aid into Gaza.
October 8, 2024 at 8:25 PM