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Temporary truce begins in Gaza, with first hostages set to be released. Why progressive prosecutors often face resistance from police. Rosalynn Carter tried to end mental health discrimination.
Middle East
Will the brokered cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas have lasting impact?
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former U.S. intelligence officer Jonathan Panikoff about the role of Qatar in the Israel-Hamas hostage deal, and how it could impact future negotiations.
The Israel-Hamas war could impact the 3-year-old Abraham Accords
The Israel-Hamas war has complicated Israel's relations with some Arab countries that had begun to formally normalize relations with the Jewish state.
A temporary cease-fire in Gaza appears set to begin Friday
A deal to pause the fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners would begin Friday morning, according to the foreign ministry in Qatar.
The role that Qatar played in the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bader Al-Saif, a history professor at Kuwait University, about the role that Qatar is playing as a broker in the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas.
What's set to happen during Friday's temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel
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.
We visited a camp for Palestinians and heard despair for Gaza — and anger at America
We came to a refugee camp in Jordan to ask what is on people's minds, as war and violence unfold in places that may be miles away, but that feel central to their identities.
The first phase of hostages held by Hamas could be released starting on Friday
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer Diana Buttu about the upcoming exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinians held in Israeli Jails.
Friday is the soonest the deal with Hamas would take effect, Israeli official says
Israel's national security adviser said in a statement that the release of hostages held by militants in Gaza, in return for a release of Palestinians held by Israel, won't start before Friday.
Morning news brief
Israeli official says Friday is the soonest the deal with Hamas would take effect. Black Friday remains the busiest day for U.S. stores. Protests continue over a police training facility near Atlanta.