In Israel, the tension of the war with Hamas is felt far from Gaza.
Israel's northern port city of Acre, or Akko, has long been home to Jews, Christians and Muslims who believe in living together — not just coexisting.
Middle East
Hezbollah leader's speech is expected to weigh in on the Israel-Hamas war
With each day Israeli troops fight Hamas in Gaza, there's increasing concern that Lebanon's Hezbollah militants could enter the war. There's already been sporadic fighting on Israel's northern border.
Blinken returns to Israel, working on a plan to protect civilians in Gaza
President Biden sent Secretary of State Antony Blinken back to Israel as the death toll mounts in Gaza, and international calls for a ceasefire grow.
Secretary Antony Blinken heads back to Israel as many are calling for a cease-fire
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed back to the Middle East — seeking to contain the war between Israel and Hamas.
Freeing hostages, hosting Hamas: Qatar's influence in Israel-Gaza war, explained
Qatar, a U.S. ally, is the regional power best positioned to both influence Hamas and play a mediating role with Israel. Here's what to know.
What Palestinians in the West Bank think about the war — and Hamas
NPR's Steve Inskeep interviews a range of West Bank Palestinians, exploring Hamas' influence, Fatah's challenges and hopes for global recognition of Palestinian rights.
The UN agency for Palestine refugees is running out of supplies in Gaza
UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestine refugees, says it is running out of supplies in Gaza, where it is sheltering over 600,000 displaced Palestinians.
Palestinian children exposed to violence are suffering from PTSD and depression
Years of research on kids in Palestine have found high rates of post traumatic stress and depression as a result of being exposed to chronic ethnic-political violence.
The diplomacy that went into opening the Rafah Border for Palestinians
It took weeks of complex negotiations to get even a tiny number of people out of Gaza into Egypt — with Qatar playing an important role.
Americans leaving Gaza report chaos, relief — and worry for people staying behind
Hundreds of Americans appeared on a list of passport holders approved to leave the territory, as President Biden called for a "pause" in hostilities to allow for the release of hostages held by Hamas.