Washington's biggest Hanukkah shindig is known to be the biggest and the booziest celebration ever. Bringing together Jewish people over hot potato latkes, a vodka bar and Israeli-style sufganyot, or jelly-filled doughnuts for the past 28 years, the massive party is hosted by DC publicist Steve Rabinowitz. However, this year the coveted invite-only celebration of the eight-day festival of lights has been cancelled, and it's not the only one. The reason? Israel-Hamas war.

Israel-Hamas war: Hanukkah events toned down or scrapped across US

Israeli soldiers uncovered a tunnel shaft in a school courtyard in the northern Gaza area of Beit Lahiya, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Saturday.

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza tunnels are a key objective to wipe out Hamas: IDF

A Health Ministry representative tells the Knesset Health Committee that the hostages freed from Hamas captivity were given tranquilizer pills before being handed over to the Red Cross for transfer to Israel. The drugging would have aimed to make the hostages appear calm, happy and upbeat after suffering physical abuse, deprivation and psychological terror for more than 50 days in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas drugged hostages, mistreated them: Israeli official

With some of the worst fighting of the conflict, the Israeli army has increased its attacks in southern and central Gaza, bombing homes that house Palestinian refugees, hitting refugee camps, and leaving thousands of people already on the move for weeks without a safe place to go.

Israel-Hamas war: Intense Israeli bombardment rocks displaced Gaza residents

Israel-Hamas war: 45 killed in Israeli attacks in gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Intense bombardment across Gaza since truce ended

Israel-Hamas war: 45 killed in Israeli attacks in Central Gaza's Deir Al Balah: Hamas

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden on Tuesday castigated human rights groups, women’s organizations, and the United Nations for failing to speak out about the rapes and other atrocities committed by Hamas against Israeli women.

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu slams global silence on Hamas sexual violence against Israeli women

Washington's biggest Hanukkah shindig is known to be the biggest and the booziest celebration ever. Bringing together Jewish people over hot potato latkes, a vodka bar and Israeli-style sufganyot, or jelly-filled doughnuts for the past 28 years, the massive party is hosted by DC publicist Steve Rabinowitz.

Hanukkah events toned down or scrapped across US in wake of Israel-Hamas war

Hate speech targeting Jews is rising in the West. In the latest, the White House condemned a group of protesters who massed enchanted in front of Israeli Falafel shop in Philadelphia.

US President Joe Biden slams Philadelphia's anti-semitic rally at Falafel shop owned by Israeli chef

Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck three commercial ships on Sunday in the Red Sea. The U.S. warship in the area shot down three drones in self-defence during the hourslong assault. The Iranian-backed Houthis have attacked ships in this vital shipping area. Still, the latest incident marks an escalation in a series of maritime attacks linked to the Israel-Hamas war. Many are concerned that it may lead to a wider regional conflict as multiple ships find themselves in the crosshairs.

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Israel held an event at the United Nations in New York which focused on sexual violence against women during the October 7th attack by Hamas militants.

Accounts of Hamas militants raping women; Israel-led UN session condemns world silence

Accounts of Hamas militants raping women; Israel-led UN session condemns world silence | WION

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Almost two months into Hamas militants' unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel, reports and accusations of the use of rape and sexual violence as a tool of war continue to circulate.

Explained: 'Broken pelvises, mutilated bodies'...Did Hamas use rape as weapon of war in Israel?

The humanitarian crisis is unfolding in south gaza. Living between life and death, displaced gazans say they have nowhere to go. Spokesperson for Gaza's health ministry says hospitals in southern Gaza have totally collapsed. While the W.H.O. Warns that the situation is getting worse by the hour. What is Gazans fate? Will they find refuge?

W.H.O: Gaza reaching humanity's darkest hour

The humanitarian crisis is unfolding in south gaza. Living between life and death, displaced gazans say they have nowhere to go. Spokesperson for gaza's health ministry says hospitals in southern gaza have totally collapsed. While the w.H.O. Warns that the situation is getting worse by the hour. What is gazans fate? Will they find refuge?

Israel-Hamas war: Safe Zone in Gaza impossible, says UN

The civilian death toll in Gaza is nearing 16,000 mark. As truce ended between Israel and Hamas, airstrikes restarted in Gaza. Isarel ordered a million Gazans to flee, parts of Gaza reduced to rubble.

Israel tanks enter Southern Gaza near the territory's second-largest city of Khan Younis | World DNA

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli troops and tanks enter south Gaza city after strikes in North

US President Joe Biden slams Philadelphia's anti-Semitic rally

Billie Eilish, renowned for her candidness, didn't know that her latest interview would be considered as her coming-out moment. The 21-year-old was surprised to know that people didn't already suspect her queer identity and her attraction towards women.

Billie Eilish says wasn't it obvious she likes women; confirms queer identity

Israeli forces encircled territory's largest Jabalia refugee camp. Israeli army is moving deeper into teh refugee camp. There are no safer zones anywhere in Gaza, says UN.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli bombardment continues in southern Gaza

Israel tanks enter Southern Gaza near the territory's second-largest city of Khan Younis

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