Hamas captured 'hostages and prisoners of war' during assault on Israel, IDF says
Hamas captured a number of Israelis during its deadly attack on Israel on Saturday, the Israeli military said, as videos emerged of Israeli soldiers and civilians being taken away by fighters from the Palestinian militant group.
2023-10-08 05:58
Distressing footage of Hamas assault on Israel verified
BBC Verify has been analysing footage emerging from social media following the unprecedented attack.
2023-10-08 05:00
Hamas attack shocks Israel, but what comes next?
Tensions had recently risen in Gaza - but this attack was unexpected on a Jewish holiday.
2023-10-08 04:47
House lawmakers discuss how to address intelligence briefings on Israel without speaker
House lawmakers are scrambling to determine whether acting Speaker Patrick McHenry can participate in a so-called Gang of Eight intelligence briefing on the unfolding crisis in Israel, a source familiar with the active discussions told CNN.
2023-10-08 04:46
US officials raise concerns over Israeli intelligence after Hamas attacks
American officials said Saturday they received no warning through intelligence that Hamas was preparing to attack Israel, leading to confusion among some at how Israel failed to detect signs of the rocket assault.
2023-10-08 04:16
A 'Pearl Harbor' moment: Why didn't Israel's sophisticated border security stop Saturday's attack?
The gunmen came from air, sea and land. They shot at civilians, took hostages and forced families to barricade themselves indoors, fearing for their lives.
2023-10-08 03:47
Hamas will 'bear the results' of its attack, Israel tells UN Security Council
Israel told the United Nations Security Council on Saturday that Palestinian Islamist group Hamas "holds the sole responsibility
2023-10-08 02:27
Gunmen in homes and captives abducted to Gaza leave Israelis in shock
By Ammar Awad and Maayan Lubell SDEROT, Israel Bloodied bodies in the streets, gunmen raiding door-to-door and news
2023-10-08 01:19
Bowen: Israel blindsided by most serious attack in a generation
Risk of flare-up between Palestinian militants and Israel has been deepening for months, writes Jeremy Bowen
2023-10-08 00:56
Why this Israel-Gaza conflict is so complicated for Biden
President Joe Biden and his top aides are contending with an exceedingly complicated diplomatic situation unlike any previous conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
2023-10-08 00:54
What to know about the surprise Hamas attack on Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country is "at war" following a surprise large-scale attack by Palestinian militants from Gaza early Saturday morning.
2023-10-08 00:47
Israel attack: People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza
People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes.
2023-10-07 21:56