Photos: Scenes from the Israel-Gaza War
The death toll is rising. At least 1,300 Israelis and more than 2,600 Palestinians in Gaza are dead as the war continues into a second week.
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Israel's military warns it will attack Gaza City 'very broadly soon'
Israeli forces are planning a widespread offensive, but didn't say when the assault would happen. The announcement came as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians scrambled to leave northern Gaza.
U.S. students are clashing over the Israel-Hamas war. What can colleges do?
The conflict has heightened tensions on U.S. campuses. What is the role and responsibility of colleges right now?
Doctors in Gaza describe the war's devastating impact on health care — and civilians
After the brutal attack on Israel by Hamas militants, Israel has begun air strikes on Gaza. The World Health Organization warns that the health system there is at a breaking point.
What to know about the elusive Hamas military commander behind the attack on Israel
Known as "the guest" for his habit of staying in a different house each night to evade Israeli attacks, Mohammed Deif, leader of Hamas' military wing, remains an enigmatic and shadowy figure.
How to help humanitarian efforts in Israel and Gaza
Humanitarian groups are working to respond to the violence in Israel and Gaza. Here are some ways to help — and avoid getting scammed.
Here's how Israel's 'Iron Dome' stops rockets — and why Ukraine doesn't have it
The highly sophisticated, multibillion-dollar defense system has been under constant redevelopment since its inception in the early 2000s. Here's how it works.
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.
What is a kibbutz? The roots of Israel's communal villages where violence raged
The small, quiet enclaves have long thrived on leftist ideas about collective living. Those located near Gaza suffered some of the worst of the Hamas attacks, with hundreds reported dead.
An overdue reunion became a nightmare for this American family now trapped in Gaza
Wafaa Abuzayda, her husband and baby were visiting family in Gaza when the fighting broke out. Now they're trapped and running low on diapers and milk. She says the U.S. embassy isn't helping.