Saudi Arabia, Iran Meet In Effort To Reduce Middle East Tensions
Saudi Arabia and Iran have been holding talks in the Middle East. Both sides say there are many contentious points to address.
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What Does A Path Forward Look Like For Israel And Palestinians?
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Mkhaimar Abusada, political science professor at Al-Azhar University in Gaza, and Israeli political analyst Akiva Eldar, about paths to a ceasefire in Israel.
Netanyahu Vows Israel Isn't Done As Rockets And Clashes Ramp Up
Some of the most intense attacks hit the Gaza Strip on Thursday night. But the clashes also brought large protests in the occupied West Bank — where at least 10 people reportedly died.
Israeli-Palestinian Violence Continues As U.S. Envoy Arrives
Israel added artillery to its assault on the Gaza Strip as Palestinian casualties increased and some rocket fire from militants continued into Israel.
'Creating The Enemy Of The Future': How 2 Palestinians See The Clash With Israel
"This kind of escalation intensifies the hate, helps the radicals," an analyst who lives in Gaza says as Israel and Hamas launch attacks at each other.
'An Embarrassing Time': The Challenges For Arab Nations That Made Peace With Israel
"This is an embarrassing time for Gulf countries," says political scientist Bessma Momani. "Ultimately, they gave Israel a normalization deal, but didn't really extract anything for the Palestinians."
Casualties Mount As Violence Intensifies Between Hamas, Israel
Israel has called up more troops and launched its heaviest assault yet along the Gaza border. Seven people in Israel have been killed. Losses are much higher on the Palestinian side.
What The Conflict With Israel Looks Like To 2 Palestinians
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Omar Shaban, founder of a Gaza-based think tank, and Palestinian lawyer Diana Buttu, about how this cycle of Palestinian-Israeli violence plays out in their neighborhoods.
News Brief: New Mask Guidance, Middle East Violence, Afghans See U.S. Visas
The CDC says fully vaccinated people don't need to wear masks. Casualties increase in the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Thousands of Afghans who worked for the U.S. fear Taliban retaliation.
Arab Countries Uneasy About Recently Opened Relations With Israel Amid Conflict
Arab countries that were opening relations with Israel are watching its air strikes in Gaza anxiously worrying they'll be seen as abandoning the Palestinians.