In Gaza, a hidden threat could kill Palestinians even after a cease-fire
The United Nations says 7,500 metric tons of unexploded ordnance litter the Gaza Strip. The U.N. says it could take 14 years to dispose of these dangers.
Middle East
With eyes on Rafah, Israel renews attacks elsewhere to prevent Hamas from regrouping
A third of the city of Rafah is under evacuation orders, as Israel presses its offensive into southern Gaza. Israel is also expanding attacks in central and northern areas of the Gaza Strip.
Doctors say patients in Gaza are dying because medical supplies are limited
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dr. Ismail Mehr of the Islamic Medical Association of North America about the collapsed medical care in Rafah, a region of Gaza that Israel threatens to invade.
Morning news brief
We hear from one of the Haiti's most powerful gang leaders. Michael Cohen will take the stand in ex-President Trump's New York criminal trial. As it attacks areas in Gaza, Israel marks Memorial Day.
Student protests caused mostly minor disruptions at several graduation ceremonies
From California to North Carolina, students staged chants and walkouts over the weekend in protest of Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza.
Rafah's main hospital has shut down, people try to flee as Israel launches an attack
About half of Gaza's southern area of Rafah is under Israeli evacuation orders as aid groups race to assist those fleeing.
Israel expands evacuation orders in Rafah as aid groups struggle to prepare
Israel's military issued new evacuation orders in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, forcing even more Palestinians to relocate on Saturday ahead of a likely expanded ground operation there.
The U.S. is used to drawing red lines for adversaries. How does it work for allies?
The White House says it will withhold military aid if Israel conducts a major ground operation in Rafah. Red lines are often set for enemies, but how do they work with one of America's closest allies?
Aid worker describes a Rafah on the edge of catastrophe
Ever since Israel seized control of the Rafah border crossing in Gaza, aid into Gaza has ground to a halt. NPR's Ari Shapiro checks in with Glia's director of development, Dorotea Gucciardo in Rafah.
Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Michael Tyler, Biden's reelection campaign communications director.