US military draft: What you need to know

While there isn't currently a draft in place, Congress and the president can reinstate the draft in the event of a national emergency or war that all-volunteer military can't adequately support.

Iran's attack on Israel largely intercepted

Israel is hailing the success of its defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles.

3 people shot in Phoenix; Iran bombards Israel with drones and missiles | Nightly Roundup

On tonight's nightly round up Israel's defense systems are working hard to defend against missile and drone attacks by Iran, two are dead and another was shot in an overnight incident in Phoenix. Here are tonight's top stories.

Iran attacks Israel: Understanding Israel's defense system

Exploring Israel's intricate air defense network as it grapples with a barrage of rocket, drone, and missile assaults from Iran.

Iran seizes Israeli-linked ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran seized an Israeli-linked ship Saturday, the latest attack between the two countries as the Middle East is bracing for potential Iranian retaliation over a suspected Israeli strike earlier this month.

Why Iran wants to attack Israel: The history of the conflict explained

The recent uptick in tensions between Iran and Israel is merely the latest chapter in a longstanding history of conflict between the two nations.

U.S. moves "additional assets" to Middle East amid threat of Iranian strike on Israel

The U.S. continues to monitor "credible" threats of an Iranian attack on Israel in response to a strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate, even as reports indicate that Iran is looking to deploy a non-escalatory response.

Israel says it will defend itself if Iran retaliates for consulate attack

Israel’s military says it is prepared to defend the country and strike back if Iran decides to retaliate for this month’s deadly airstrike on the Iranian Consulate in Syria. Tehran holds Israel responsible for the attack, which the U.S. military believes Israel carried out.

Disruption at UC Berkeley law dean’s home poses question about free speech

A video showing a contentious moment between a University of California, Berkeley student and a law professor and dean at their home has gone viral.

Israeli airstrike kills 3 sons, 4 grandchildren of Hamas leader in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed three sons and four grandchildren of Hamas’ top political leader amidst delicate cease-fire negotiations with the militant group.

Palestinians return to southern Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, find city unrecognizable

Israeli troops withdrew from Khan Younis on Sunday after months of fighting and bombardment, leaving behind streets reduced to rubble and families searching for their destroyed or damaged homes.

World Central Kitchen worker killed in Israeli airstrike was a dedicated humanitarian, friends say

According to World Central Kitchen, the seven people killed in the Israeli airstrike in Gaza were from Australia, Poland, United Kingdom, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada and Palestine.

7 World Central Kitchen workers killed in Israeli airstrike; food charity halts operations in Gaza

World Central Kitchen, the food charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, has suspended operations in the Gaza region after an Israeli airstrike killed seven members of their team on Monday.

Israel-Hamas war: US calls for vote on UN resolution for cease-fire in Gaza

The United States called for a vote on Friday on a newly revised United Nations resolution that would declare "an immediate and sustained cease-fire" in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. 

SXSW 2024: Artists drop out of showcases over U.S. Army sponsorship

Dozens of artists have dropped out of SXSW showcases over the U.S. Army’s sponsorship and the festival’s inclusion of defense contractors.

SFO protest over Gaza creates chaos at airport

San Francisco International Airport was the site of a demonstration by pro-Palestinian protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza who showed up in force on Wednesday morning, and despite the noise and chaos, flights still took off on time.