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We now know why Defense Secretary Austin has been hospitalized
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was being treated for prostate cancer, which led to the hospitalization that President Biden and Congress were not informed of until days later.
Iran supports 'axis of resistance,' armed gangs it runs in the Arab world
Thursday, January 04, 2024
Iran backs three key militant groups involved in the current Mideast turmoil — Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. Here's a look at the role all three are playing.
Hamas to release a third group of hostages in exchange of Palestinian prisoners
Sunday, November 26, 2023
We bring you the latest on the internationally-brokered deal between Hamas and Israel that includes exchanging Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The latest on the Israel-Hamas swap of captives
Saturday, November 25, 2023
After a delay of several hours, Hamas has now released a second group of Israeli women and children held hostage for seven weeks.
Hamas has released 24 hostages
Friday, November 24, 2023
Hamas freed 24 hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel in which about1,200 people were killed. Thirteen were part of a prisoner-hostage swap deal. The others were a surprise development.
What's set to happen during Friday's temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Israel's national security chief announced a one-day delay to pause fighting to facilitate the exchange of 50 Israeli hostages for 150 Palestinian prisoners and allow for delivery of aid to Gaza.
Israel and Hamas consider a deal to release hostages
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Israeli leaders meet to consider a deal that would see the release of dozens of hostages seized by Hamas in its Oct. 7 attack in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
The day Gaza got an airport and a presidential visit, fueling dreams of statehood
Monday, November 20, 2023
It seems hard to fathom today, but 25 years ago, a relatively calm Gaza appeared to be progressing toward a Palestinian state — and President Bill Clinton inaugurated the Gaza International Airport.
Unpacking Netanyahu's intentions for the future of Gaza
Friday, November 17, 2023
NPR's Ari Shapiro and Greg Myre discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's intentions for Gaza.
Israeli troops enter Gaza's largest hospital and report finding Hamas weapons there
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Hamas denounced the actions by the Israeli military. The group denied the assertion by Israel and U.S. officials that militants were embedded in Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital.
Israel says its troops have entered Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
The Israeli military said in a posting on social media that it was launching "a precise and targeted operation against Hamas in a specified area" of the Gaza Strip's largest medical facility.
Israel claims it has evidence of a Hamas military compound beneath a Gaza hospital
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Israel's military says it's asking everyone at hospitals in northern Gaza to evacuate in its pursuit of Hamas. The hospitals are in dire conditions, and staff on the ground say patients are dying.
Israel under international pressure to pause fighting as Gaza hospitals struggle
Sunday, November 12, 2023
The U.N. and World Health Organization pleaded in a joint statement for "decisive international action" to preserve what's left of the health care system in Gaza.
As Israel orders Gaza hospitals to evacuate, health care is 'on its knees'
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Israel says it wants hospitals in northern Gaza to empty out so it can go after Hamas militants operating there. Palestinians say health care is collapsing in the territory.
Gaza's largest hospital sheltering thousands is rocked by an explosion
Friday, November 10, 2023
An explosion rocks the courtyard in the largest hospital in Gaza. Also, Israeli troops surround several other hospitals as it accuses Hamas of hiding in tunnels below the medical facilities.
Hospitals are protected in war. But the safeguard is not absolute
Friday, November 10, 2023
This question is part of the bitter Israeli-Palestinian debate over the war in Gaza, where thousands of civilians have been killed.
Israel has agreed to a daily 'humanitarian corridor.' What does this mean?
Friday, November 10, 2023
Israel has already allowed civilians to use a "humanitarian corridor" into southern Gaza in the past week. Thousands of Palestinians have managed to use this time to head south.
Israel says Hamas won't rule Gaza. So who will?
Monday, November 06, 2023
Israel says it wants to destroy Hamas and make sure it never again has power in Gaza. The problem is, no one else wants to run the territory.
Hamas attacked Israel 1 month ago. Here's where things stand now
Sunday, November 05, 2023
About 1,400 people were killed in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and more than 240 people were kidnapped. In the four weeks since, almost 10,000 people have been killed by Israeli attacks on Gaza.
Israel dismisses U.S. call to prioritize civilians in Gaza, escalating siege in north
Friday, November 03, 2023
Israel's military confirmed a deadly strike near Gaza's largest hospital. The country's leader said Israel's offensive would not relent until Hamas is defeated and the hostages are returned.