How Israel's daring hostage rescue mission unfolded: 'A surgical operation'

Israel's successful mission to rescue four hostages was weeks in the making and involved hundreds of people, the IDF said, as new details about the raid come to light.

Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped by Hamas: 'We are overjoyed'

Israel says it safely rescued for hostages that were captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7 Hams attacks.

AI enabling Iran’s crackdown on women as authoritarian regime uses tech to enforce head covering

Iran is using a host of AI tools to find and arrest regime critics. NGOs and others worry the mullahs' other target is women who fail to wear the hijab.

A Pride Month note to Queers for Palestine

Before lining up behind the Queers for Palestine banner, there are a few things these self-styled "liberators" should know before they go marching.

George Clooney called White House to complain about Biden’s criticism of ICC and defend wife’s work: report

George Clooney reportedly called a top Biden aide to complain about the president’s critique of the ICC seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Archaeologists surprised by 'intriguing' art drawn by Christian pilgrims 1,500 years ago

Israeli archaeologists have discovered early Christian art from around 1,500 years ago. It was likely drawn between the late Byzantine era and the early Islamic period.

IDF confirms deaths of 4 Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity

Four Israeli hostages have died while in Hamas captivity, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Monday after obtaining new intelligence.

Turkish drone strikes in Syria kill 4 U.S.-backed fighters, wound 11 civilians, Kurdish group says

Four U.S.-backed fighters have been killed and 11 civilians wounded in northeastern Syria by Turkish drone strikes; civilian vehicles and homes in and near the city of Qamishli were hit.

Trump son-in-law Michael Boulos meets with dozens of Arab leaders in an effort to curry favor

Tiffany Trump's husband headlined a meeting with dozens of Arab leaders in Michigan, including some formerly partial to Biden, in an effort to curry favor leading up to the November election.

Rafah offensive by Israel didn't cross Biden's 'red line,' White House says

White House officials said the attacks on Rafah by Israel have not constituted a major ground operation, nor have they crossed Biden's 'red line.'

Vessel takes on water in Red Sea after suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels

A ship was attacked off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea near Hodeida. Suspicions fell on Yemen's Houthi rebels, though no group claimed responsibility.

Trump tells NY donors he'll stop college 'radical revolution,' send anti-Israel agitators 'out of the country'

Former President Donald Trump told New York donors he'd set the "radical revolution" at U.S. college campuses "back 25 or 20 years" and kick anti-Israel students out of the country.

Iran increases uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, seeks to have sanctions lifted: watchdog

A previous warning said Tehran has enough uranium enriched to near-weapons-grade levels to make "several" nuclear bombs if it chose to do so, and the country continues increasing stockpile.

Israeli tanks roll into central Rafah for first time in Gaza war

Israeli tanks were reportedly seen in central Rafah on Tuesday for the first time since Israel began its military offensive in the city three weeks ago.

Memorial Day ceremony held in Baghdad to honor US Army soldiers killed in Iranian-backed drone attack

U.S. service members held a memorial service in Baghdad, Iraq Monday to honor the three U.S. Army soldiers who were killed in a drone attack in Jordan earlier this year.

Israeli airstrike on Rafah kills 2 top Hamas commanders, dozens of civilians

An Israeli airstrike on a Hamas compound in the Gazan city of Rafah on Sunday reportedly killed two top Hamas officials as well as dozens of civilians.

Hamas launches rocket barrage into Israel from Rafah, sounding alarms in Tel Aviv

Hamas terrorists launched rockets into Israel for the first time in months on Sunday, with at least 8 originating from Rafah.

Israel forced to work on Jewish Sabbath as UN court judge calls out colleagues in scathing dissent

The U.N. International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday ordered Israel to end its military offensive in the southern city of Rafah in Gaza, responding to South Africa's claims of genocide.

Biden's $320M Gaza pier: Over budget and under constant threat, a 'purely political' misadventure

The Gaza humanitarian aid pier project has run to a cost that is estimated at double its initial budget as additional hurdles drive the overall costs even higher, and aid delivery remains at a trickle.

3 US service members injured on Gaza humanitarian aid mission, 1 in critical condition: Defense officials

One U.S. service member is in critical condition, while two others sustained injuries unrelated to combat while working a mission to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza.

White House observes more countries opposing Israel as Ireland, Spain, Norway recognize Palestinian state

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan addressed Ireland, Spain and Norway's announcement that they will recognize a Palestinian state.

Missile splashes into Red Sea near commercial vessel in suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels

A missile landed in the Red Sea without causing harm to a passing commercial ship, likely launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The rebels have not claimed responsibility.

Families of 5 Israeli hostages of Hamas release graphic video to push for their release

The families of five female Israeli soldiers have released graphic video showing their abduction by Hamas on Oct. 7 in a push to secure their release.

Israel's Netanyahu rips Ireland, Spain and Norway recognizing Palestinian statehood: 'Reward for terrorism'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasted several European countries for delivering a "reward for terrorism" in recognizing a Palestinian state.

Arab, EU ministers to meet, discuss how to end Gaza war

Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will attend a regular European Union meeting in an attempt to work toward ending the war in Gaza.

Iranian crowd chants 'death to America' at funeral for dead president

Mourners chanted "Death to America!" and "Death to Israel" at a funeral service for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and others who died in a helicopter crash on Monday.

Footage shows hundreds of Palestinians looting aid convoy in Gaza, blocking delivery from US pier

Crowds of Palestinians swarmed aid convoys in the Gaza Strip this week, blocking the delivery of aid from a U.S.-built pier on the coast.

Former Israeli leader urges 'dismantling' of ICC over arrest warrants: 'Political tool'

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan assembled a panel of experts to determine whether to request arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, ultimately deciding to pursue both.

Some Iranians celebrate 'Butcher of Tehran' Raisi's death in the streets despite oppressive regime

Iranians celebrated the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, also known as the "Butcher of Tehran," while thousands mourned the official in a state-sponsored funeral procession.

IDF troops raid Hamas compound, seize weapons cache from hidden tunnel in Rafah

Israeli forces raided a Hamas-held building on Tuesday, uncovering a tunnel and multiple weapons caches.

Critics slam UN after it lowers flag to half-staff in honor of 'mass murderer' Iranian president

The United Nations on Tuesday lowered its flag to half-staff in honor of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a controversial figure critics say committed mass murder in Iran.

Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad diagnosed with leukemia, president's office says

Asma al-Assad will “adhere to a specialized treatment protocol that includes stringent infection prevention measures" after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.

State Dept denies Iran's rare request for US assistance after deadly helicopter crash: 'Logistical reasons'

A State Department spokesman confirmed the U.S. was "asked for assistance by the Iranian Government" after the helicopter crash, but did not comply.

Ex-Israeli PM calls for defunding ICC after court requests arrest warrant for Netanyahu over ‘war crimes’

Israel's former prime minister has called for defunding the ICC after a court prosecutor filed applications for arrest warrants against Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Defund ICC’s ‘kangaroo court’ as it wages anti-Israel lawfare: Richard Goldberg

The Netherlands-based ICC’s indictment of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes happened on Monday.

UN holds moment of silence for ‘Butcher of Tehran’ Raisi after Iranian president dies in helicopter crash

Despite earning the nickname the “Butcher of Tehran," the United Nations on Monday held a minute of silence for Ebrahim Raisi after the Iranian president died in a helicopter crash.

Progressive senator backs potential ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu: 'Unprecedented war'

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders supports ICC's move for arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leaders, arguing for global adherence to international law.

Next Iran president will fall in line with Supreme Leader Khamenei's support for terror, says ex-CIA official

Fox News contributor Dan Hoffman said Monday that Iran's oppressive policies domestically and abroad will continue following President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash.

What happens in the event of Raisi’s death? An Iran expert weighs in

With search-and-rescue efforts underway to find the downed helicopter carrying Iran's president, an expert tells Fox News Digital the implications for replacing him.

Stefanik defends speech at Israel's Knesset torching Biden, Democrats: 'Equivocation after equivocation'

House GOP Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., defended her speech with Israeli lawmakers in Jerusalem amid President Biden's "failed leadership" on the Hamas war.

Iranian president experiences 'hard landing' in helicopter: Iranian media

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi experienced a "rough landing" in a helicopter on Sunday, according to Iranian state media.

What to know about how much the aid from a US pier project will help Gaza

A U.S.-built pier has been installed to bring aid to Gaza, and U.S. military officials hope to deliver about 90 to 150 truckloads of aid each day; it is not yet clear if the new route will work.

House Republican demands Garland appoint special counsel to investigate Biden over stalled Israel aid

Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., asked the Justice Department to appoint a special counsel to investigate and possible prosecute President Biden over delayed military aid to Israel.

Syrian refugees return home as anti-refugee sentiment intensifies in Lebanon

More than 300 Syrians refugees were forced to return back home to an uncertain future in Syria as anti-refugee sentiment surges in northeastern Lebanon.

Turkey's Erdogan defends Hamas, claims over 1K members are at his country's hospitals

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he does not consider Hamas a terrorist organization and said more than 1,000 members are at hospitals in Turkey.

76M people were displaced within their countries in 2023, migration tracking group says

In 2023, conflicts and natural disasters resulted in a record 76 million people being displaced within their own countries, according to a top migration monitoring group.

Pakistan, US discuss how to tackle the regional security threat posed by IS group and local Taliban

U.S. and Pakistani officials have held talks regarding expanding cooperation in tackling security threats by the Pakistani Taliban and an affiliate of the Islamic State group.

Palestinian band escapes horrors of war but members' futures remain uncertain

Five of the members of Palestinian group Sol Band were working in Gaza last year on their next album, and it seems 'surreal' to them that weeks ago they were sheltering from Israeli shelling.

State Dept stresses no conclusion on Israel's possible international law violations after critical report

A State Department spokesman said despite a report submitted to Congress, no conclusions have been made on Israel's possible international law violations.

Anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian protests 'cheapen the concept of genocide,' says Jewish historian and author

Jewish historian and author Rick Richman says today's anti-Israel, pro-Palestine protesters "cheapen the concept of genocide" as they criticize Israel; it is Hamas that has a genocidal operation.

Israel needs our support. We must demand Biden keep his ‘ironclad’ commitment

I just got back from visiting Israel and our friends there need our support. Biden had said he made an ‘ironclad’ commitment to our ally and we need to make sure he keeps it.

Blinken delivers strongest public rebuke of Israel yet: 'Get out of Gaza'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken strongly criticized Israel's continued offensive in Gaza amid its war with the Hamas terror group, citing a growing civilian death toll.

Israel-Hamas war would 'probably already been over' if Trump were president, Sen. Tom Cotton says

The Republican senator from Arkansas says the Israel-Hamas war "would have never happened" under President Trump during a "Face the Nation" interview Sunday.

Graham: Biden threat to pull military aid for Israel 'rewarding the tactics of Hamas to put civilians at risk'

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said if President Biden pauses more offensive military assistance to Israel, his administration would be "rewarding tactics of Hamas."

US offers Israel intel on Hamas leaders for pledge to hold back on Rafah

The U.S. has offered Israel significant intelligence and supplies in a bid to prevent a full-scale invasion of the Gazan city of Rafah, the last Hamas stronghold.

Bernie Sanders says Israel shouldn't receive 'another nickel' in US military aid after State Dept. report

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, of Vermont, claimed that Israel is becoming a "pariah nation" and had broken international law in its war against Hamas.

Mother of Hamas hostage says US shouldn't be considered 'neutral negotiator': 'America was also a victim'

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of 23-year-old Hamas hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, said that America should not be considered a "neutral negotiator" after Oct. 7.

Biden administration granted sanctions relief to Arab nations just before president's Israel aid threat

The State Department informed Congress it would waive anti-Israeli boycott sanctions for several Arab nations the day before President Biden drew a red line on Israel.

US promises to squash Palestinian membership push at UN following vote

The U.S. has avoided having to decide if it will pull funding from the U.N. and the its specialized agencies, which it would have had to do under public law passed in the 1990s.

GOP rep files impeachment articles using Dem precedent set during Trump administration

Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital he filed impeachment articles against President Biden Friday as the conflict in Gaza continues to raise tensions in Washington.

Biden's hold on Israel weapons shipment stuns retired US general: 'This is a turning point'

Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane (Ret.) warned that pausing weapons shipments to Israel will be viewed as weakness by U.S. adversaries.