Politics
Cartoons About The Never Ending War in Gaza
By CM Chaney · July 23, 2026
From the October 7th Hamas attack to ceasefire negotiations and ongoing famine, thirty editorial cartoonists trace the human cost of the Gaza war across two years of conflict.
Israeli Official Faces Exodus Query Amid Hamas Assault
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel involving rockets, militants crossing from Gaza, and hostage-taking. The cartoon depicts an Israeli official at a podium bearing the national flag reacting with alarm to a query about a one-way ticket. A bird carrying a suitcase responds by rejecting Israel as a destination. Cagle Cartoons
Peace Dove Held Hostage Amid Hamas Attacks and Gaza Crisis
The image shows a white dove, traditional symbol of peace, clutched tightly by a skeletal hand with olive leaves falling from its beak. The word HOSTAGE appears prominently in a box at the bottom. Cagle Cartoons
Netanyahu covers ears beside sparking missile launcher
A blindfolded figure resembling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu covers his ears beside a large missile launcher with a sparking fuse. Matches and a matchbox rest on the ground nearby. The image responds to Israel's military operations in Gaza following the October 7 Hamas attacks. Cagle Cartoons
Biden presidency tops list of dreaded phrases for Americans abroad
The cartoon depicts a hostage scenario where a terrorist holds a gun to the head of a figure resembling President Joe Biden. Speech bubbles contrast the phrase 'I am taking you hostage' with 'And Joe Biden is president' as equally dreaded words for an American abroad. Cagle Cartoons
IDF raid on Al-Shifa Hospital shown with Netanyahu figure
The cartoon depicts a caricature of Benjamin Netanyahu as an IDF soldier standing atop the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. He holds a flag with the Star of David and uses a long hooked pole to extract small figures resembling children from a hole in the roof while an IV bag hangs nearby. Cagle Cartoons
Bibas brothers' toys sit abandoned under webs
The image depicts a stroller labeled Kfir Bibas and a toy car labeled Ariel Bibas, both draped in spiderwebs. It responds to the ongoing captivity of the two young brothers taken from Israel on October 7 and held in Gaza with no news of their condition. Cagle Cartoons
Skull figure rises from Gaza ruins during ceasefire talks
A cracked white skull with closed eyes emerges from a red circular base against a speckled background. One raised hand points upward while the other points downward. A cityscape of destroyed buildings labeled HAMAS sits at the base with a central explosion graphic at the skull's mouth. Cagle Cartoons
Gaza Strip dwarfs Salt Lake Valley in population despite smaller size
The cartoon juxtaposes the Gaza Strip and Salt Lake Valley to illustrate stark differences in population density. Gaza holds over 2.3 million people in just 141 square miles while the Salt Lake Valley spreads 1.2 million residents across 500 square miles. Cagle Cartoons
Biden Ice Cream Hit by Netanyahu Missile over Rafah Ruins
President Biden stands in the ruins of Gaza holding an ice cream cone struck by a missile labeled Netanyahu. The projectile crosses the frame above a Rafah directional sign. Biden wears a dark suit with an American flag pin and shows a surprised expression. The scene includes barbed wire fences and collapsed structures. Cagle Cartoons
Netanyahu Tank Pushes Past Stops Toward Rafah
The image shows Benjamin Netanyahu at the controls of a tank marked with repeated stop signs. The vehicle advances across desert ground toward a sign labeled Rafah while additional stop signs detach and scatter. An Israeli flag flies from the tank. Cagle Cartoons
Netanyahu as Tank Man blocks Gaza food aid amid falling bombs
The cartoon reimagines the iconic Tank Man photo with Benjamin Netanyahu on a tank confronting a convoy of food aid trucks bound for Gaza. Bombs fall from above as the trucks advance past damaged structures. The image references recent strikes on aid operations including the World Central Kitchen incident. Cagle Cartoons
Netanyahu Pushed Forward by Far Right as War Machine Rolls Toward Rafah
On May 13, 2024, a cartoon by Paresh Nath shows Benjamin Netanyahu aboard an Israeli tank marked war machine heading toward a Rafah sign. A figure labeled Israel's far right fires a gun at him from behind while shouting instructions. Netanyahu responds with a call to carry on amid swirling smoke and confusion. Cagle Cartoons
Israeli Bomb Rips Through Rafah Camp Fabric
An Israeli-marked bomb rips through fabric labeled Rafah on May 27 2024, leaving a red stain beneath the torn material. The image responds to recent Israeli strikes on the Rafah area in Gaza amid ongoing conflict with Hamas. Cagle Cartoons
Gaza Ceasefire Talks Reduced to Rubble of Tables and Chairs
The image depicts a massive pile of overturned tables and chairs representing stalled Gaza ceasefire negotiations on June 2, 2024. An elevated platform with a table and small flags rises above the chaos, suggesting the talks remain formally positioned yet disconnected from the destruction below. Cagle Cartoons
Israel and Hamas both fuel fire labeled No Palestine
A political cartoon from June 2024 shows an Israeli soldier on the left and a Hamas fighter on the right both contributing to a massive fire that spells out No Palestine. The Israeli figure holds a lit match while the Hamas figure pours liquid from a bottle. Cagle Cartoons
Netanyahu advances on Rafah despite Biden red line warning
The image shows Benjamin Netanyahu in military uniform holding a rifle while red lines stretch across his path. He stands before damaged buildings. The scene responds to Netanyahu's public statements in early June 2024 that Israel would proceed with operations in Rafah despite US concerns over civilian impact. Cagle Cartoons
Netanyahu tank advances past ignored road signs into Rafah
A tank labeled Netanyahu drives forward on a barren road while covered in traffic signs it has ignored. A sign indicates entry into Rafah as smoke rises from surrounding structures. Cagle Cartoons
Netanyahu Answers Palestinian Death Toll Question With 'Six Million'
On June 19, 2024, a cartoon depicts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a reporter's question about how many Palestinians must die for satisfaction. Netanyahu replies 'six million,' invoking the Holocaust death toll during the ongoing Gaza conflict and Rafah operations. Cagle Cartoons
Netanyahu swings oversized Israel hammer at tiny Gaza fly
The image shows Benjamin Netanyahu in pajamas holding a large hammer marked Israel while facing a small fly labeled Gaza inside a bedroom. A caption reading excessive force appears at the bottom. The scene responds to Israel's military operations in Gaza during July 2024, particularly actions around Rafah. Cagle Cartoons
Dual Lenses Frame Israel's Image
A suited figure adjusts glasses fitted with two Star of David lenses, one blue and one red. The image responds to ongoing U.S. debate over Israel policy in summer 2024. Cagle Cartoons
Israel and Hamas face tunnel obstacle during Gaza ceasefire talks
A negotiation table between Israeli and Hamas representatives shows a large tunnel opening in the center topped by a warning sign. The setup places opposing chairs on either side with national flags attached. Papers rest on the white cloth surface while the tunnel recedes into darkness below. Cagle Cartoons
Netanyahu crane lifts West Bank while Gaza drops
Benjamin Netanyahu sits in a crane cab holding a sniper rifle. The crane lifts a large West Bank shape on one side while a smaller Gaza piece drops on the other. An Israeli flag hangs from the structure. Cagle Cartoons
US Machinery Lifts Palestinian Structures While Israeli Bulldozer Advances in Gaza
The image depicts a large yellow excavator bearing an American flag on its arm, its claw gripping a building flying the Palestinian flag. The machine connects mechanically to an Israeli bulldozer marked with the Star of David. Debris falls from the suspended structure as the bulldozer treads forward. Cagle Cartoons
Netanyahu and hostages bound together in Gaza truce standoff
The image depicts Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu seated back-to-back with a blindfolded hostage figure, both bound to an office chair with ropes. Netanyahu focuses on his phone as signs label the figures Israeli PM and Israeli Hostages, commenting on the ongoing hostage exchange negotiations and Gaza truce efforts active in early 2025. Cagle Cartoons
Netanyahu carries flag and rifle past Gaza rubble toward chaos
Benjamin Netanyahu runs across the frame holding an Israeli flag in one hand and a rifle in the other. Rubble appears on the left side of the scene. Swirling blue and black lines dominate the right side. Cagle Cartoons
Netanyahu stands as chef beside pot tank labeled Israel's plan for Gaza aid
Netanyahu appears in chef attire beside a tank converted to a cooking pot marked as Israel's plan for Gaza aid. Blood and prone figures lie on the ground around scattered cookware under a clear sky. Cagle Cartoons
Israeli forces depicted amid Gaza aid chaos
The image shows a uniformed figure bearing an Israeli flag emblem and a box labeled Gaza Aid on its head. The figure holds a blood-covered knife while standing amid red splatters and overturned pots. The composition centers on the aid box marked with a skull symbol and barcode. Cagle Cartoons
Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Starvation Criticism by Accusing Questioner of Antisemitism
Benjamin Netanyahu, labeled Bibi on his jacket, reacts angrily to a UN worker's plea about starvation in Gaza. The worker points to a Gaza sign and asks Netanyahu to stop shooting at women and children trying to obtain food and water. Netanyahu responds by accusing the questioner of antisemitism. Cagle Cartoons
Netanyahu dismisses Gaza famine reports while eating chicken
Benjamin Netanyahu appears in a cartoon eating fried chicken from a bucket marked with the Star of David. His speech bubble dismisses famine concerns by questioning sources tied to Hamas. In the background, a crowd of civilians including children hold empty bowls with expressions of distress. Cagle Cartoons