Why Hamas and Israel reached this moment now — and what comes next
The conflict is expected to escalate even further in the coming days. But for now, Hamas sees itself with the upper hand.
Gaza
Power goes out in Gaza, as Israel tightens siege and bombs the Palestinian territory
Israel carried out a fifth day of bombardments across the Gaza Strip as the Palestinian territory lost electricity, following one of the deadliest attacks against Israel in history.
Families of hostages taken by Hamas militants are desperate amid threats of execution
Many Israelis are frantically looking for clues about loved ones believed to be held in Gaza. Ido Dan keeps watching a video that appears to show Hamas militants kidnapping his 12-year-old nephew.
What is the Gaza Strip? Here's what to know
With high poverty and unemployment and severe restrictions on movement, life in the Gaza Strip was already difficult before Israel's retaliatory offensive began this week in response to Hamas attacks.
Fighting with Israel signals coordination between Hamas and Hezbollah, analysts say
Analysts have long accused Iran of backing militant groups in the region to counter Israel.
At a rest stop near Hamas attack sites, Israelis rush to help families and soldiers
At a highway rest stop near where Hamas gunmen killed Israelis and took hostages, Israeli volunteers are helping rescue civilians and support soldiers who are being dispatched to the front lines.
Video game clips and old videos are flooding social media about Israel and Gaza
"This is propaganda 101. You flood the gap, especially in those early hours, with content that suggests a certain narrative," said one observer.
Israel's Netanyahu says offensive against Hamas is only just beginning
Israel's airstrikes continue on Gaza after Hamas militants made a surprise attack along Israel's southern border. Scores of Israeli hostages are being held captive in Gaza.
European leaders pledge support for Israel, condemn Hamas and halt Palestinian aid
Governments in Europe pledge support for Israel and European Union freezes aid to Palestinians after days of escalating violence in Israel and Gaza.
Israel unleashes attacks on Gaza as Hamas threatens hostages' lives
There are still a number of unaccounted-for U.S. citizens, U.S. officials said, as the fighting entered its third day.