Israel’s initial bombardment of Gaza City, conducted after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks in 2023, left large parts of the city in ruins. But in the nearly two years since, according to Reuters, about 1 million people have returned to Gaza City to find shelter.

Speaking to reporters before departure, Rubio reiterated that the US and President Donald Trump were not happy about the strikes. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio headed to Israel on Saturday, amid tensions with fellow US allies in the Middle East over Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and the expansion of settlements in the West Bank.

"The test of whether you're really going to achieve peace is whether you abide by the rule of law," Leon Panetta told Newsweek.

A new poll finds more U.S. adults view Israel’s military action in Gaza as excessive than at the beginning of its war with Hamas.

Kneecap performed at Wembley on Thursday night and, during the concert, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh and his band made some X-rated slurs about Donald Trump and his state visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed what he said was a "disgusting rumor" that Israel had something to do with the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

The band told fans music artists are "filling a void" left by politicians, taking aim at the US President hours after he left the UK for the US following his three-day trip.