/tags/hamas Hamas en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Sat, 16 Dec 2023 17:36:59 GMT /americas/2023-12-16/wasserman-schultz-other-lawmakers-ask-argentina-colombia-to-aid-in-release-of-hostages-in-gaza The three hostages — Elkana Bohbot, Yair Horn, and Eitan Horn — hold dual citizenship with their respective countries and Israel. Bohbot, 34, is Colombian-Israeli. Yair is 45 years old; Eitan is 37 years old. Both are Argentine-Israeli. Sat, 16 Dec 2023 17:36:59 GMT /americas/2023-12-16/wasserman-schultz-other-lawmakers-ask-argentina-colombia-to-aid-in-release-of-hostages-in-gaza Sergio R. Bustos /government-politics/2023-12-09/activists-and-artists-join-to-rally-for-palestinians-at-art-basel-miami-beach The South Florida Coalition for Palestine, joined by South Florida artists, led a rally at the Miami Beach Convention Center during Art Basel Miami Beach on Friday to demand a permanent ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. And an end to millions of dollars in Israeli bonds purchased by Miami-Dade County. Sat, 09 Dec 2023 19:15:56 GMT /government-politics/2023-12-09/activists-and-artists-join-to-rally-for-palestinians-at-art-basel-miami-beach Sergio R. Bustos /government-politics/2023-11-02/gaza-hospital-explosion-fiu-forensic-scientist The Conversation spoke with Stefan Schmitt, a forensic scientist at Florida International University who has investigated war crimes and mass grave sites in multiple conflicts, to better understand what is involved with investigating an explosion site like the one outside the Gaza hospital. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 22:16:07 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-02/gaza-hospital-explosion-fiu-forensic-scientist Stefan Schmitt | Florida International University /government-politics/2023-10-26/desantis-sends-weapons-to-israel-in-move-that-could-bolster-him-in-the-gop-primary Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he’s arranged to send drones, weapons, and ammunition to Israel as it prepares for an incursion of Gaza in response to Hamas’ attack. It’s the latest official response DeSantis has taken to back Israel as he competes in the 2024 Republican primary. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:18:25 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-26/desantis-sends-weapons-to-israel-in-move-that-could-bolster-him-in-the-gop-primary The Associated Press /government-politics/2023-10-15/desantis-us-should-not-accept-palestinian-refugees-from-gaza-because-theyre-all-antisemitic DeSantis’ comments are a striking departure from the public stand taken by U.S. officials, including some of his fellow Republicans, who draw distinctions between the aims of the Palestinian people and those of Hamas. Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:30:49 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-15/desantis-us-should-not-accept-palestinian-refugees-from-gaza-because-theyre-all-antisemitic Stephen Groves and Lisa Mascaro| Associated Press /government-politics/2023-10-13/palestinian-supporters-speak-out-in-south-florida-as-israel-hamas-conflict-rages-in-middle-east As tens of thousands of Muslims demonstrated Friday across the Middle East in support of the Palestinians and against the intensifying Israeli bombardment of Gaza, several pro−Palestinian groups in South Florida held rallies and spoke out about the plight of Palestinians caught in the conflict. Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:55:27 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-13/palestinian-supporters-speak-out-in-south-florida-as-israel-hamas-conflict-rages-in-middle-east Sergio R. Bustos /commentary/2023-10-12/petro-colombia-hamas-nazis COMMENTARY Refusing to condemn Hamas terrorism — and calling Israel "Nazis" — leaves Colombian President Gustavo Petro with little statesman credibility at home as well. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /commentary/2023-10-12/petro-colombia-hamas-nazis Tim Padgett /news/2021-09-27/israeli-troops-kill-5-palestinian-gunmen-in-a-sweeping-crackdown-against-hamas It was the deadliest violence between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank in weeks and came in the wake of this year's 11-day war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:18:16 GMT /news/2021-09-27/israeli-troops-kill-5-palestinian-gunmen-in-a-sweeping-crackdown-against-hamas The Associated Press /news/2021-06-16/israel-hits-hamas-targets-with-air-strikes-overnight-after-tense-24-hours The Israel Defense Forces said its fighter jets struck two Hamas military compounds early Wednesday morning. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:57:28 GMT /news/2021-06-16/israel-hits-hamas-targets-with-air-strikes-overnight-after-tense-24-hours Jaclyn Diaz, Deborah Amos /2021-05-19/timeline-israel-hamas-fighting-has-taken-a-dire-toll Here is a look at some key events in the conflict over the past decade and a half. Thu, 20 May 2021 11:06:27 GMT /2021-05-19/timeline-israel-hamas-fighting-has-taken-a-dire-toll NPR Staff, The Associated Press