Following two years of conflict and the October 7 Hamas attack, some Israelis are moving to the Gaza border to rebuild and advocate for peace, while others remain traumatized or refuse to return, reflecting a divided society grappling with safety, trauma, and the hope for peace.
The FBI has accused Louisiana resident Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub al-Muhtadi of participating in the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, fleeing to the US, and fraudulently obtaining a visa by denying his involvement in terrorist activities. He was arrested in Louisiana and faces charges related to terrorism and visa fraud.
After two years of tension and anxiety following the October 7 attack and hostage crisis, Israelis are finally experiencing a moment of relief as large-scale rallies and public displays of support for the hostages have resumed, signaling a collective hope for their safe return amidst ongoing conflict.
Two years after Hamas' deadly October 7 attack on Israel, the country remains deeply divided and in conflict, with ongoing military operations in Gaza, international tensions, and a memorial for the victims, while Israel and Hamas hold indirect peace talks in Egypt.
Israeli forces recovered the bodies of two victims from the October 7 Hamas attack, with Prime Minister Netanyahu pledging to return all hostages and intensify military operations in Gaza amid ongoing conflict and casualties.
A leaked recording reveals former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva's controversial remarks, including his assertion that for every person killed on October 7, 50 Palestinians should die, and criticizing Israel's security failures and inexperience among current officials, sparking outrage among victims' families.
The UN is set to blacklist Hamas in its upcoming report for systematic sexual violence committed during the October 7 attack, with evidence indicating deliberate acts of war and efforts by the Dinah Project to recognize these crimes as crimes against humanity, emphasizing accountability and the need for justice for victims.
Israel has accused a worker from the World Central Kitchen of being involved in the attack that occurred on October 7. The details of the accusation and the response from the World Central Kitchen or the accused individual have not been disclosed.
U.S. researchers from Columbia University and New York University have found evidence suggesting that "informed traders" profited massively from the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7. The researchers discovered a significant rise in short positions on Israeli companies and ETFs prior to the attack, indicating that these traders knew about the impending event. The study revealed that these traders made substantial profits, with one example showing a short position on Bank Leumi resulting in $863 million in profits. The researchers are now exploring the application of securities law to this case.
UN Women, the United Nations body for gender equality and women's empowerment, has condemned Hamas for the sexual violence and gender-based atrocities committed during the October 7 attack in Israel. The organization called for a thorough investigation and prosecution of these crimes, emphasizing the rights of the victims. UN Women had previously faced criticism for not addressing the issue, but has now expressed its alarm and support for impartial investigations. The agency's silence had led to accusations of a double standard regarding Israel, prompting online campaigns and calls for action.