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Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israel pummels Lebanon and Gaza, killing dozens in fresh waves of airstrikes

Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israel's first open attack on Iran targets missile sites and apparently spares oil and nuclear ones

The attack risks pushing the archenemies closer to all-out war at a time of spiraling violence across the Middle East.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israel launches strikes on targets in Iran, risking escalation in Mideast wars

Iranian state media reported the sound of explosions around Iran’s capital.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

The latest on Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Israel says it was targeting the bank Hezbollah uses to finance it's activities.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israeli officials confirm that top Hamas leader has been killed

The Israeli armed forces killed the top Hamas officer.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israel: Hamas' top leader killed in Gaza

Yahya Sinwar has been Hamas’ top leader inside the Gaza Strip for years, closely connected to its military wing while dramatically building up its capabilities.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Families remember victims of Oct. 7 attacks one year later

Family of hostages and protesters stood in silence in Jerusalem as a siren sounded.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Today: One year since Hamas attacked Israel

About 100 hostages remain in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary

More events are scheduled through the week, with an expected peak on Monday, the date of the anniversary.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israeli missile strike on Gaza humanitarian area kills and wounds dozens, authorities say

The area is home to many Palestinians displaced by the Israel-Hamas war.
National Politics

Pressure mounting in Israel for ceasefire, hostage deal

President Biden is saying not enough is being done to reach an agreement.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Groups protest near Aerospace & Defense Summit in Bentonville

The group 'Friends of Palestine NWA' marched clockwise around the venue.

Police: Shots fired at Fort Smith restaurant, suspect in custody

Arkansas Graveler event returns in 2025 for 5-day bike journey

Cold air settles across Arkansas and Oklahoma through the end of the week

Severe storms tonight in Arkansas & Oklahoma | Weather Impact Alert

Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

Israel pummels Lebanon and Gaza, killing dozens in fresh waves of airstrikes

Israel's first open attack on Iran targets missile sites and apparently spares oil and nuclear ones

Israel launches strikes on targets in Iran, risking escalation in Mideast wars

The latest on Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Israeli officials confirm that top Hamas leader has been killed

Israel: Hamas' top leader killed in Gaza

Families remember victims of Oct. 7 attacks one year later

Today: One year since Hamas attacked Israel

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary

Israeli missile strike on Gaza humanitarian area kills and wounds dozens, authorities say

Pressure mounting in Israel for ceasefire, hostage deal

Groups protest near Aerospace & Defense Summit in Bentonville

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