Israel says it has killed a senior Hamas official in response to an attack against Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.

The rights group said it had documented atrocities committed by Palestinian armed groups, including murder, imprisonment, torture and sexual violence.

Democrats unite to condemn Australia Hanukkah attack as antisemitic terrorism, but ongoing party divisions over Israel-Hamas conflict expose deep tensions.

The return of all the hostages taken on the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that started the war is a key element of the first phase of the ceasefire that began last month. In exchange, Israel has been releasing Palestinian prisoners.

President Donald Trump warned that Israel and the “Jewish lobby” have lost their influence in Washington and that Congress is “becoming antisemitic,” in a holiday message delivered to attendees at the White House’s annual Hanukkah party.

MK Michael Biton praises Australian Jews' Zionist commitment, noting their children’s service in the Israeli army. 'We stand with you,' he said, pledging full support for their safety and security.

Hamas said the attack on Saturday was a breach of the truce. The militant group did not comment on Israel’s claim to have killed one of its members.

Diplomatic tensions have intensified after Iran, Israel and Australia reacted sharply to a deadly shooting at a Jewish religious gathering in Sydney. While Australian authorities continue investigating the motive and possible foreign links,