Iran fires ominous "explosion" warning to US and Israel
Tehran has reacted strongly to the United Nations veto of a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Russia warns Israel over flooding tunnels in Gaza: "War crime"
Moscow's envoy to the United Nations said that reports of Israelis planning to flood Hamas tunnels were shocking.
Hamas condemns US veto of UN Gaza ceasefire resolution
The resolution would have demanded an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Taylor Swift's fans want Time award given to Palestinian journalists
Time magazine announced this week that Swift had won its Person of the Year award prompting an array of responses.
CosMc's backlash has already begun
The announcement of McDonald's new coffee shop–style chain has brought a mixed reaction on social media.
Selena Gomez Instagram remarks spark backlash
Pop star and actress Selena Gomez has come under fire for several social-media comments, some of which she has deleted.
I'm a Jewish student at Columbia. Campus after October 7 is disturbing
We were face to face with people shouting "intifada" and "from the river to the sea" as we stood in complete silence for victims.
Gaza woman on TV calls out Hamas for keeping aid: "Let them shoot me"
An elderly woman interviewed in Khan Yunis accused Hamas militants of stealing aid intended for civilians, saying: "Everything goes to their houses."
Donald Trump's Hanukkah message was very different to Joe Biden's
Both the current and former president sent messages to mark the first night of the Jewish celebration on Thursday.
John Fetterman's Israel rape meme sparks fury: "disgusting"
The Democratic senator sparked outrage after mocking pro-Palestinian demonstrators for "protesting hummus."
List of Hanukkah celebrations canceled and toned down across US this year
Public events have been tempered or axed altogether due to the conflict in the Middle East, with reports of antisemitism on the rise.
Biden's Israel-Gaza move is winning back Democrats
The president has been trying to avoid an internal split over Israel's punishing offensive in the Gaza Strip.
California restaurant blocks Jewish woman from bathroom: "Free Palestine"
"We do not support hate speech; this does not reflect our values," the coffee shop said in a statement on social media.
Exclusive: Iraq militia at war with US has "surprises" in store for Biden
Nujaba Movement's Ali al-Asadi tells Newsweek U.S. troops must leave or they "will reach their families in scattered pieces."
McDonald's plans 10,000 new locations amid boycotts
Even as customers boycott the fast-food giant, McDonald's is planning to open 10,000 new locations in the next four years.
Exclusive: Biden's plan for Gaza wins Palestinian backing
The Palestinian Authority could start governing Gaza once the current conflict between Israel and Hamas is over, a senior Palestinian official told Newsweek.
Will Israel flood Gaza tunnels to force out Hamas? What we know
The network of tunnels under the Gaza Strip pose a serious challenge to Israeli forces seeking to defeat Hamas and other militant groups.
China uses Henry Kissinger's death to scold America
Beijing's top diplomat urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to follow the example set by his late predecessor.
Joe Biden faces White House rebellion
More than 40 interns working for the Biden administration are urging the president to call for a permanent Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
Israeli forces surround Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's likely hideout
The Israel Defense Forces have entered a "third phase" of ground operations in Gaza, the Israeli military said on Tuesday.
Donald Trump warns of nuclear bomb 500 times bigger than Hiroshima
Donald Trump warned nuclear bombs were the biggest threat the world was facing, calling their power "incredible."
Israel issues stark warning amid renewed Gaza offensive: "No immunity"
Israel will not "fight with both hands tied" in southern Gaza, government spokesperson Eylon Levy told Newsweek.
Hamas says Gaza death toll hits 20,000—what we know
Newsweek spoke with the Israel Defense Forces and Hamas regarding the latest claims about Gaza's mounting civilian death toll.
Congress grills Harvard, UPenn, MIT presidents over antisemitism
A House education committee questioned top college presidents on Tuesday over the rise in antisemitism on campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war.
IDF responds to growing US criticism of civilian casualties in Gaza
IDF spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus said Israel is "taking active steps, serious efforts in order to address these concerns."
Disney embraces Hanukkah as celebrations canceled
The company has continued to show support for the Jewish holiday as various public events have been called off.
Hamas looks to expand fight against Israel by creating new Lebanon group
Hamas announced the new "Vanguards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque" in Lebanon as a means of "resisting the occupation by all available and legitimate means."
Top 4 misleading claims after USS Carney clash in Red Sea
U.S. defensive actions against Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have led to a series of misleading stories.
Tomi Lahren rips Kamala Harris over Gaza remark
Lahren criticized Vice President Harris after video was shown of her being questioned about a potential security "buffer zone" between Gaza and Israel.
John Fetterman condemns Philadelphia Jewish restaurant attack: "Pathetic"
Fetterman added his voice to the outrage sparked by the targeting of Goldie falafel restaurant by pro-Palestine protesters.