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BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday Iran bore responsibility for helping Hamas grow to the point where it launched last weekend's attack on Israel, as he announced a crackdown on organisations that backed the Islamist movement. "While we have no firm proof that Iran operationally supported this cowardly attack, it is clear to us all that without Iranian support, Ham as would never have been able to launch this unprecedented attack," he said. The Isla...

The U.S. is working quickly to provide Israel with the capabilities it needs to defend itself and bolster its security after an unprecedented attack from the Palestinian militant group Hamas over the weekend, which killed more than 1,200 Israelis. At the top of the list for Israel is air defense munitions for its Iron Dome…

At least 14 Americans have died since Hamas launched an assault on Israel over the weekend, President Biden said.

Here's how to donate to organizations operating in Israel and Gaza.

The unprecedented attack by Hamas against Israel has upended the Biden administration’s goals for peace in the region. President Biden, who has affirmed rock-solid support for Israel, will be challenged to hold the line in giving Jerusalem the space it requests to retaliate against Hamas in the besieged Gaza Strip, pushing back against expected calls for Israel…

The Iranian government on Tuesday rejected allegations that it assisted Hamas in preparations for the unprecedented attack on Israel, which began Saturday. The ongoing and escalating fighting in Israel and Gaza has killed at least 1,600 people on both sides of the conflict and injured thousands more. Iran celebrated the attacks Saturday but has denied…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) late Sunday described the Hamas attack on Israel as “heart wrenching.” “The viciousness and brutality of this unprecedented attack from Hamas targeting innocent civilians — children, families, seniors — is overwhelming and heart wrenching,” Schumer, who is in Beijing for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, wrote in a statement.…

Israel’s defense minister on Monday ordered a “complete siege” on the Gaza Strip as retaliatory action ramps up against the Palestinian militants who launched a deadly surprise attack over the weekend. The militant group Hamas launched its unprecedented attack on Israel on Saturday, leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to formally declare war Sunday. Israeli Defense…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) late Sunday described the Hamas attack on Israel as “heart wrenching.” “The viciousness and brutality of this unprecedented attack from Hamas targeting innocent civilians — children, families, seniors — is overwhelming and heart wrenching,” Schumer, who is in Beijing for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, wrote in a statement.…

American Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Wizz Air, and Cathay Pacific are among those who have suspended services to Tel Aviv.