Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz was highly critical of a new U.N. report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, warning that those involved could face sanctions.

Israel has begun a ground assault to seize what it calls a Hamas stronghold inside Gaza City. A United Nations commission said Israel is committing genocide.

It was the first time any of Vermont's congressional leaders had used the term to describe Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip.

The United States vetoed on Thursday a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would have demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and that Israel lift all restrictions on aid deliveries to the Palestinian enclave.

The European Union has proposed restricting trade with Israel and sanctioning ministers in its strongest action so far over the war in Gaza.

A new poll finds more U.S. adults view Israel’s military action in Gaza as excessive than at the beginning of its war with Hamas.

The United States and Israel have sent complaint letters to top U.N. officials contesting the impartiality of their staff over the Gaza war, documents showed, as hundreds of U.N. staff protested outside its European headquarters on Thursday.

Eric Cantona joins a powerful coalition calling for Israel's expulsion from international football, igniting a fierce debate over human rights and sportsmanship ahead of the World Cup.