Left behind, in an assaulted Israeli town
In the Israeli town of Sderot, less than a mile from the Gaza Strip, there are remnants and recollections of carnage from Hamas' ongoing attack.
Gaza Strip
'Is there any safe place?' Residents say Gaza is under attack like never before
In response to Hamas' surprise attack, Israel has put Gaza under siege and unleashed heavy bombardments. Gaza residents tell NPR there is no is no place to seek shelter, unlike in previous conflicts.
Blinken says U.S. will 'always be there' for Israel, urges safety for civilians
The U.S. secretary of state's trip comes as a humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts. Palestinian officials say at least 1,350 people have died in Israel's retaliation for the deadly Hamas attacks.
What did Hamas aim to gain by its brazen attack on Israel? Here's what to know
The surprise attack on Israel has brought the militant group back into the spotlight. A Hamas official tells NPR the attack was meant in part to lead to the release of Palestinians in Israeli jails.
Power goes out in Gaza, as Israel tightens siege and bombs the Palestinian territory
Israel carried out a fifth day of bombardments across the Gaza Strip as the Palestinian territory lost electricity, following one of the deadliest attacks against Israel in history.
Israel is trying to regain full control of its territory a day after Hamas attack
The Israeli military said Sunday that it is still battling Hamas militants in several Israeli communities a day after they broke through the Gaza border to launch an unprecedented wave of attacks.
Palestinians grow frustrated with militants in Gaza, and a rift could be forming
Most Gazans support resistance against Israel and Hamas and Islamic Jihad still do have a following, though some Gazans are frustrated with the groups. Analysts see a rift forming between them.
A 70-year-old man in Gaza needed open heart surgery. It was a race against time
NPR journalists followed Youssef Al-Kurd and his family for months as they begged for the medical care that could save his life.
A biblical rest from farming in Israel could help Gaza's growers. They are waiting
For Orthodox Jews during a yearlong agricultural sabbath, Israel pledged to lift some restrictions on produce from the Gaza Strip. Palestinian farmers in Gaza are wondering what's taking so long.
Gaza Wants To Rebuild, But Ensuring Funds Don't Go To Hamas Is Slowing The Process
The Gaza Strip needs major reconstruction after the Israeli military hit buildings and infrastructure. Experts say the U.N.-backed process of vetting projects ends up increasing costs and delays.