Understanding the News
Headlines are changing every day, and it’s hard to know what’s true, what’s not, who has an objective point of view, and how to respond. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, and sorting through the news can feel almost impossible. It’s never been more important to be a savvy media consumer. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered.
News Sources You Can Trust
Right now, the news can feel overwhelming and confusing.
Information and opinions are everywhere you look — but not everything you see is complete, accurate, or verified. We want to make it easier for you to understand what’s happening from sources you can trust. Here’s a list of recognized news sources for updates on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
U.S.-Based Media
- Associated Press Live Updates
- CNN Updated Coverage
- New York Times Middle East Coverage (requires subscription)
- The Wall Street Journal Middle East Coverage (requires subscription)
- Foreign Policy Middle East Coverage (requires subscription)
Israel-Based Media
- The Times of Israel
- Haaretz (requires subscription)
- The Jerusalem Post
- Ynetnews Breaking News
Jewish Media
Resources from Jewish Communal Organizations
- ADL — Antisemitism Uncovered: A Guide to Old Myths in a New Era
- AJC — Timeline: Key Events in the Israel-Arab and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
- Israel Policy Forum
- Jewish United Fund — The Israel Education Center’s Israel Lexicon
- Shalom Hartman Institute
- Unpacked for Educators — “Israel at War”