The Latest: US confirms no casualties from Iran’s attack on base in Qatar
The attack came shortly after Qatar closed its airspace as a precaution amid threats from Iran.
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,000 while Israel announces the death of another hostage
Israeli officials are under growing pressure at home but say the fighting is likely to continue for several more months. Hamas says it will not free more hostages until Israel ends its offensive.
Supporters of Palestine in C-U want the U.S. to stop funding Israel’s attack on Gaza
Although the protest was student-led, older Palestinians and families from the Champaign-Urbana area also marched alongside the university students.
Watch live: Biden will deliver Oval Office address as he seeks billions of dollars for Israel and Ukraine
The speech will be an opportunity for Biden to argue that the United States has an obligation to help in both places, as well as for him to lobby lawmakers for the money to do so.
Israel will let Egypt deliver some aid to Gaza, as doctors struggle to treat hospital blast victims
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the decision on aid was approved after a request from visiting U.S. President Joe Biden.
Palestinians flee northern Gaza after Israel orders 1 million to evacuate as ground attack looms
The U.N. warned that so many people fleeing en masse would be calamitous. Hamas dismissed the evacuation order as a ploy and called on people to stay in their homes.
Pritzker calls Illinois’ support for Israel ‘unequivocal’ after weekend’s Hamas attacks
Governor calls attacks ‘sickening’ at pro-Israel rally, acknowledges ‘many peace-loving Palestinians’.
Israel declares war and bombards Gaza as fighting rages for second day after Hamas attack
At least 700 people have reportedly been killed in Israel. More than 400 have been killed in Gaza.