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Palestinian militants hand over 2 coffins with remains of hostages to Red Cross in Gaza

Israel’s military said Thursday that Palestinian militants handed over two coffins containing the remains of dead hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza.

Israel strikes Gaza after it says Hamas attacked across ceasefire line

Israel on Sunday struck targets in the southern Gaza Strip after it said its troops came under fire from Hamas militants, in the first major test of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire meant to halt more than two years of war.

Miami Beach honors victims, hostages 2 years after Hamas attack in Israel

Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas attack in Israel that killed nearly 1,200 people and left hundreds more held hostage.

South Florida House Reps. Dan Daley, Michael Gottlieb speak with TWISF about Israel-Hamas war

The United Nations General Assembly begins this week, and one of the headlining issues of particular interest in South Florida involves Israel’s war to eliminate Hamas, and the nations amassing to once again recognize a Palestinian state.

‘Thought these were our last minutes’: Israeli woman shares story of escaping Hamas on Oct. 7

Next month, the world marks a somber two-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel.

Trump says Israel-Hamas war ‘is going to be nasty’ if ceasefire proposal is rejected

President Donald Trump issued a warning on Monday after his administration released a new ceasefire proposal for Israel and Hamas.

Amid Gaza crisis, protesters call on South Florida congresswoman to end US funding to Israel

With pots and pans, about three dozen advocates called for Wasserman Schultz and other lawmakers to take action to help those suffering in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu gets security cabinet’s approval for full Gaza occupation

Israel’s security cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed temporary full military occupation of the Gaza Strip.

While Israel considers full Gaza occupation, U.S. wants to make sure ‘Hamas never rules Gaza again’

President Donald Trump’s administration did not comment on reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu favored a complete takeover of the Gaza Strip, but described the goals that the next stage of the war should accomplish.

South Florida 19-year-old among those evacuated from Israel by state: ‘Thank you, God, that I’m back’

A 19-year-old from South Florida is among the Americans who landed in Florida Friday morning on a state-chartered plane from Israel as it fights with Iran.

Iranian ‘cyber actors’ pose threat amid conflict with Israel

Federal agents have warned about “advanced persistent threat” hackers affiliated with the Iranian Government’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

UM students among South Floridians waiting to evacuate Israel during Iranian attacks

Twenty-two University of Miami students studying in Tel Aviv are awaiting evacuation from Israel amid escalating tensions between the country and Iran, the Miami Hurricane student newspaper reported on Instagram Wednesday.

South Florida residents visiting Israel endure 3rd day of deadly Iranian missile attacks

South Florida residents visiting Israel endured the third day of the deadly Iranian missile attacks that prompted airports to close.

South Florida places of worship boost security amid Israel-Iran conflict

As tensions escalate in the Middle East following Israel’s strike on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attack, religious institutions across South Florida are heightening security ahead of weekend services and events.

‘We saw democracy in action’: Miami Beach withdraws resolution to end theater’s lease over controversial film

Miami Beach Mayor Stephen Meiner has decided to drop his resolution to terminate O Cinema’s lease.

Colombian-American entrepreneur based in Miami admits to defrauding feds in 2 plea deals

A Colombian-American entrepreneur based in Miami-Dade County pleaded guilty to federal charges on Monday related to a tax-evasion conspiracy that prosecutors estimate involved $90 million in bank accounts in Andorra, Israel, Panama, and Switzerland.

Community gathers to support families of Israeli hostages

The community gathered at Temple Beth El in Hollywood to support the families of Israelis still held hostage after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.

‘I have big concerns,’ South Florida rabbi says despite release of 3 Israeli hostages

Three Israeli hostages are back home with their families after being released by Hamas on Sunday.

‘We will not stop’: Father calls for action to free Israeli-American hostages

Ruby Chen, the father of 19-year-old Israeli-American hostage Itay Chen, is tirelessly advocating for the release of his son and over 100 others being held by Hamas in Gaza.

South Florida school honors Israel attack victims with solemn ceremony

The Miami Beach Hebrew Academy held a solemn ceremony Monday morning, marking the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.

South Floridians with Israel connections react to latest attacks

Joseph Waks recently arrived in Jerusalem from Miami to visit his son who is studying in Israel.

North Miami dentist draws state scrutiny for sermons as imam: ‘Annihilate the tyrannical Jews’

North Miami dentist Dr. Fadi Kablawi is facing state scrutiny for his other role: as an imam at a South Florida mosque.

DeSantis on pro-Palestine college protests: ‘So much of this is just such a farce’

Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday morning at the University of Florida in Gainesville where he spoke about the recent protests on college campuses revolving around the Israel-Hamas war, vowing to keep law and order on Florida’s campuses.

Israeli diplomat in Miami-Dade talks about retaliation against Iran after attack

A prominent Israeli diplomat in Miami-Dade County said Israel will hold Iran accountable for the overnight attack.

‘We were all on edge’: El Al plane takes off from Tel Aviv to Miami just before Iran’s attack

Yarden Ben-David said his cousin had dreamed of getting married since they were kids. The war in Gaza did not get in the way of his decision to travel to Israel to be with family. He celebrated her bachelorette on Wednesday in Hod HaSharon and her wedding on Friday at a kibbutz.

FBI sees 1800+ reports of terroristic threats as Israel-Hamas war rages, top official says

The U.S. has seen a “sobering” increase in domestic terrorism-related threats since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war, according to Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco.

Israel-Hamas war protesters demonstrate at Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale

There were Israel-Hamas war-related protests on Sunday in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

South Florida mayors band together to combat antisemitism

Mayors across Miami-Dade County are teaming up to try and stop a spike in antisemitic attacks.

Pro-Israel demonstrators outside Miami International Airport protest Qatar Airways

A Pro-Israel group was protesting at Miami International Airport on Sunday, asking the United States to reconsider any relations with Qatar.

FIU student government to debate measure accusing Israel of ‘genocide’ in call for Gaza ceasefire

As the Israel-Hamas war inflames passions throughout college campuses nationwide, pro-Palestinian sentiment has surprised some university officials where the student government at Florida International University has demanded that the school takes steps against Israel.

South Florida family hopes teen, mother kidnapped by Hamas will soon be reunited

A South Florida family is thankful for their 13-year-old relative to have been released by Hamas, but they are still hoping for the release of the girl’s mother who was also taken in Israel on Oct. 7.

Hamas releases 24 hostages; Israel frees 39 prisoners

On the 49th day of the Israel-Hamas war, a video showed women and children boarding a bus with a sign of the Red Cross, identified as a “neutral intermediary.”

Biden administration on Israel-Hamas negotiations on hostages: ‘We are closer’

During the ceremonial tradition of pardoning a turkey before Thanksgiving Day on Monday, President Joe Biden indicated he was hopeful about the negotiations with Hamas over the release of hostages.

Israel-Hamas war: Videos show arrests during protests in South Florida

As the Israel-Hamas war ensued after the Oct. 7 attack, opposing protests and arrests over clashes as tempers flared continued in South Florida.

Day 43 of Israel-Hamas war: Gaza’s Shifa Hospital at center of conflict, search for hostages

The hostages Hamas fighters are holding include Kfir, a 10-month-old baby boy; his 4-year-old brother Ariel; and his parents Yarden and Shiri Bibas.

Congress stalls Biden’s request for wartime aid, border security funds

President Joe Biden asked for $106 billion in wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel. He also asked for funding to improve U.S. border security.

Like it or not, woman’s antisemitic Hitler comment on South Beach is free speech, analyst says

In the video, the woman is heard yelling, “You guys are taking all our f---ing money, you bastards. Hitler should’ve f---ing finished the job. He knew what the f--- he was doing.”

Group sharing Hamas messages on social media organizes protest in South Beach

Al Awda means “The Return” in Arabic. It’s also the name of a South Florida group that organized a loud protest against the Israel-Hamas war and for the human rights of Palestinians on Saturday in South Beach.

Israel-Hamas war: Rubio claims TikTok spreads war propaganda favoring Chinese

Sen. Marco Rubio belongs to a group of lawmakers who are calling for a ban on TikTok, which a Chinese company owns, for spreading propaganda about the Israel-Hamas war.

Israel: Mossad foils Hezbollah terror plot against Jews in Brazil

Earlier this week, Israel announced that the Mossad and other intelligence agencies had foiled a terrorist attack against Jews in Brazil.

Former Bal Harbour resident living in Israel returns to South Florida to raise money for soldiers

A former Bal Harbour resident now living in Israel returned to South Florida this week to help raise money for Israeli soldiers.

South Florida father surprises son before his Bar Mitzvah after serving in Israel

A rabbi from South Florida gave his son a moment that he will never forget after surprising him at his Bar Mitzvah after being called for service in Israel.

Mothers walk in silence, push empty strollers in Bal Harbour, Miami Beach in call for hostage release

On Sunday in South Florida, mothers gathered to take part in a silent empty stroller walk. They wanted to call attention to the hostages held by Hamas.

Family members of those missing from Israel speak at event in North Miami Beach

It’s estimated that more than 200 people are currently held captive by Hamas.

Israel-Hamas war: Fighting intensifies in Gaza, hostage rescued, Biden acknowleges antisemitism

Israel announced on Monday night the rescue of Private Ori Megidish, who was among the more than 200 people held captive by Hamas on the Oct. 7 attack.

Miami-Dade teacher removed after reportedly making anti-Israel comment to Jewish students

A teacher at a northeast Miami-Dade elementary school has been removed from her seventh-grade classroom after making an anti-Israeli comment to her Jewish students.

After flyers torn down, Miami rabbi finds creative way to keep missing Israelis in spotlight

A Miami rabbi is taking action after a string of incidents where people were seen on video taking down flyers posted to raise awareness for the plight of Israelis missing and believed to be kidnapped after Hamas’ attack.

South Florida Muslim community leaders call for ceasefire, peace in Israel and Gaza

Local leaders of the Muslim community expressed their deep concern with the recent spike of hate crimes in South Florida and across the country, as well as the ongoing violence in the Middle East at a news conference in Sunrise Thursday.

NSU’s ‘wall of hate’ sparks concern between students and staff members

Some South Florida college students “destroyed hate” after a wall that was written with hurtful words was torn down.

South Florida resident describes chaos of having family in Gaza as war continues

As Israel continues to warn civilians on the Gaza border to evacuate ahead of a military operation against Hamas members who are entrenched there, the consequences of that terror attack are now putting its own people in danger.

South Florida firefighter returns home after volunteering in Israel

A South Florida firefighter received a warm welcome home Tuesday morning after he returned from a volunteer stint in Israel amid its war with Hamas.

Woman recounts how she survived Hamas attack while at music festival in Israel

Over two weeks since Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, killing hundreds of people and kidnapping hundreds more, Local 10 News spoke to a survivor Monday who described the carnage and her terrifying escape.

Woman defends actions after ripping down fliers of missing Israelis at Miami park

There has been swift backlash after a video circulating on social media appears to show a woman tearing down posters of missing Israelis at a park in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood.

‘There’s a way that we can help’: Miami Beach firefighters heading to Israel

The Miami Beach City Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday in favor of sending at least twelve of the city’s firefighters to Israel.

Local Muslim leader fears ‘hateful rhetoric’ behind Illinois boy’s murder

The fatal stabbing of a 6-year-old Muslim boy in Illinois is having an impact across the country, including here in South Florida.

South Florida family donates over $200K, ambulance to front lines in Israel

Supplies to help the victims of the Israel-Hamas war are coming from all over the world, including South Florida.

Group of South Florida rabbis fly to Israel to volunteer, donate items

A large group of South Florida rabbis and parents touched down in Israel Sunday to show their support for the country in crisis amid the ongoing war.

‘Neither side should die:’ Palestinian-American living in South Florida condemns deaths in Israel/Gaza

A Palestinian-American living in South Florida tells Local 10 News that he condemns the murders of innocent people in Israel, but stresses that the killing of innocent Palestinians is not the answer.

Netanyahu shows Blinken photos: ‘A baby, an infant, riddled with bullets’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken two photographs in front of reporters during their public meeting on Thursday.

A physician assistant went to Israel on vacation — she’s now treating patients

A physician assistant went to Israel on vacation, but when war broke out over the weekend, things changed drastically. Instead of fleeing the country, she stayed behind to volunteer at a Tel Aviv hospital, helping to treat patients.

South Florida woman raises money for medical kits, tactical gear for Israel

Here in South Florida, there are a lot of personal connections to what is going on in Israel right now and some are looking for ways to help however they can.

Bal Harbour woman stays behind in Israel as son fights in IDF: ‘I can’t leave this country’

Despite the danger present in the country, a woman from Bal Harbour says she’s staying put in Israel after Saturday’s attack by Hamas as her son fights in the Israel Defense Forces.

How should you talk to your kids about the war in Israel? Expert weighs in

As the Israel-Hamas war rages on in the Middle East, the graphic images and videos being shared can be tough to process, especially for children.

List of U.S. citizens killed during Hamas attack

As of Wednesday night in Jerusalem, Israeli authorities reported the death toll of the Hamas attack was at over 1,200, estimated there were close to 3,200 injured, and contacted 81 families to report their relatives had been held hostage, The Jerusalem Post reported.