SYRACUSE, N.Y. — After two years, 20 Israeli hostages were released, who were originally taken by the terror group Hamas.

A peaceful afternoon on a New York beach took a jarring turn when an anti-Israel activist launched a verbal tirade against a former Israeli soldier, simply for wearing a Star of David necklace. The ...

Once a rare refuge in war-torn Gaza, the beach offered relief and a glimpse of freedom. Now, even the sea is off-limits — as Israel bans access to the coast, warning it could cost lives. Gaza's ...