Biden meeting in person Wednesday the families of 8 Americans taken hostage by Hamas
President Joe Biden is set to meet today with the families of eight Americans presumed to be taken captive by Hamas.
South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau closes office Monday to stand with Palestine
The mayor of South Fulton closed his office for the day in solidarity with Palestinian people in Gaza. However, the city council says he doesn’t have the authority to do that. It’s the latest controversy in a battle brewing between the outspoken mayor and the council.
Protest for Gaza cease-fire leads to 49 arrests in Senate Office Building
More than 40 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at the Hart Senate Office Building on Monday by U.S. Capitol Police officers.
Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
US vetoes UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The U.S. was the only country to vote against calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. The United Kingdom abstained from the vote.
UN chief uses rarely exercised power to warn of impending 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter, which says the secretary-general may inform the council of matters he believes threaten international peace.
US announces visa bans to Jewish Israeli settlers who attack West Bank Palestinians
In a rare punitive move against Israel, the State Department says it will impose travel bans on extremist Jewish settlers implicated in a rash of attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
FBI director warns of unprecedented terror threats since Oct. 7: 'Lights blinking everywhere'
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified Tuesday that the terror threat facing the United States has reached unprecedented levels since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Metro Atlanta woman killed while serving in Jerusalem honored at ceremony
After graduating high school, Rose Lubin moved from Georgia to Israel to join the Israeli Border Patrol. She died during an attack while on duty in Jerusalem.
Georgia lawmakers introduce resolution expressing solidarity with Israel
Georgia lawmakers expressed solidarity with Israel and the Jewish community on Monday as the House passed a supportive resolution.
Pro-Palestine demonstrators 'horrified' by woman setting self on fire outside Israeli Consulate
Hundreds of demonstrators flooded the streets of Downtown Atlanta on Sunday afternoon days after a protester set herself on fire outside the Israeli Consulate in Midtown.
Wife of Atlanta security guard burned trying to save protester asks for prayers
A security guard remains in the hospital after trying to stop a protester from setting herself on fire out the Israeli Consulate in Midtown Friday afternoon. His family says he was badly burned in the incident.
'Extreme act of political protest'; Person sets self on fire at Midtown Atlanta building
Two people have been injured in an incident at 1100 Spring Street NW in Midtown Atlanta, according to Atlanta Police Department.
Israel-Hamas war: Airstrikes on Gaza resume as cease-fire officially expires
Israel’s war with Hamas resumed after a weeklong truce expired, with each side blaming the other for the resurgence of hostilities.
Israel knew about Hamas attack over a year in advance, New York Times report says
A New York Times report says Israel's military knew about Hamas' plans to attack Israel more than a year before the devastating Oct. 7 operation.
More Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as truce in Gaza extends another day
A busload of the latest Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel has been welcomed home in the West Bank.
Israel releases more prisoners after Hamas frees 16 hostages amid Gaza truce
Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Gaza.
Hamas frees 12 more hostages from Gaza as fragile truce with Israel holds
Hamas has freed 12 hostages and Israel has released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza war.
Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas
Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.
Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce, continue releasing hostages and prisoners
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday.