Gaza Notebook: The Surreal Scenes I Witnessed During 'The Worst Eid Ever'
A Palestinian photojournalist reflects on his encounters during a holiday that took place amid the 11-day war between Hamas and Israel.
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For Americans With Family In Israel And Gaza, The Conflict Hit Home — And Still Does
Many stayed in constant touch with their loved ones during the hostilities. And despite the ceasefire, their fears and feelings about a conflict thousands of miles away are still raw.
Mideast Violence Tests The Relationships That Interfaith Groups Work Hard To Build
The fighting between Israel and Hamas is straining U.S. interfaith groups, even during the cease-fire. They've lost some members because of the pressure. But others are forging ahead.
Parents In Gaza And Israel Are Doing Their Best To Shield Kids From The Trauma Of War
Parents on both sides had to find ways to protect their children. "Yes, the cease-fire has been enforced. But how are we going to deal with children traumatized by this?" asks a mother in Gaza.
Opinion: Remembering Lives Lost In The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
NPR's Scott Simon remembers some of the more than 200 people killed during the latest conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The Bombing Has Stopped, But Pain And Destruction Remain In Gaza City
Fully intact buildings stood right next to where others had been flattened. Families walked together in the streets, dressed-up in fancy clothes to visit relatives for Eid.
World Leaders Call For Long-Term Resolution Of Gaza Conflict Following Cease-Fire
After 11 days of the worst fighting in the region since 2014, global leaders called for both sides to resolve the long-standing conflict to achieve lasting peace.
Israel And Hamas Agree To A Cease-Fire In The Gaza Conflict
Officials in Gaza say at least 230 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict. In Israel, 12 people have been killed.
In Gaza, Families Have Huddled At Home, Hoping For A Warning Before An Israeli Strike
For a week and a half, Gazans have taken cover in their stairwells and other parts of the house, eating canned foods and hoping they can run out in time — if an airstrike warning comes.
Families Say The Gaza Violence Is Taking An Immense Mental Toll On Their Kids
After shrapnel struck where his young son plays, a father in the Gaza Strip says his neighbors are traumatized by the violence: "We just don't want to die under the rubble of our houses."