What is Hamas? Here's what to know The group, founded in 1987, has vowed to annihilate Israel. Before this past weekend's attack, it was responsible for many suicide bombings and other deadly attacks on civilians and Israeli soldiers. The Associated Press
Two U.S. lawmakers managed to get home from Israel. Other Americans have not Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Dan Goldman are back in the U.S. after sheltering in place as violence erupted in Israel on Saturday. Flight disruptions have left other U.S. citizens unable to get home. Rachel Treisman
9 U.S. citizens have died in the Israel-Gaza conflict, U.S. officials say There are still a number of unaccounted-for U.S. citizens, U.S. officials said, as the fighting entered its third day. Aya Batrawy
U.S. allows Israelis visa-free entry as Israel opens travel to Palestinian Americans The decision is part of a deal that requires Israel to end bans and restrictions on Palestinian Americans and other Arab Americans traveling to Israel. Daniel Estrin
Biden to meet Israel's Netanyahu after months of tension The meeting is likely to happen by the end of the year, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said. President Biden has expressed concern over Netanyahu's judicial proposals. Deepa Shivaram
Top House Democrats reject Rep. Jayapal's comments calling Israel a 'racist state' The Washington Democrat walked back comments she made over the weekend in which she called Israel a "racist state." Barbara Sprunt
Mass protests erupt after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu fires his defense chief Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets of cities to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firing his defense minister for challenging the Israeli leader's judicial overhaul plan. The Associated Press
Harvard restores fellowship for human rights advocate critical of Israeli policies After outcry, Harvard restores fellowship for leading human rights advocate who criticized Israeli policies. Simone Popperl
Benjamin Netanyahu's new Israeli government will make West Bank expansion a priority The incoming Israeli ruling coalition agreements will make it the country's most religious and right-wing government in history, potentially putting it at odds with large parts of the Israeli public. The Associated Press
The Dead Sea is dying. These beautiful, ominous photos show the impact Its water level is dropping. Big sinkholes are swallowing up whole tracts of land around it. Here is why a disaster is unfolding at the Middle East's iconic salt lake. Daniel Estrin
