Morning news brief
Justice Department report finds failures in response to the Uvalde attack. Congress averts a government shutdown by passing another short-term funding bill. Iran attacks add to tension in the region.
Middle East
Netanyahu says he told U.S. that he opposes Palestinian state in any postwar scenario
The Israeli prime minister spoke just a day after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel would never have "genuine security" without a pathway toward Palestinian independence.
Mothers of IDF soldiers protest to bring troops home
A new group of soldiers' mothers is calling to bring home the troops from Gaza and strike a diplomatic deal to end the war. The mothers represent a minority view in Israel.
Pakistan carried out airstrikes inside Iran — targeting militant positions
Pakistan struck Iranian territory in response to Iranian strikes in Pakistani territory earlier this week. Pakistan has expelled the Iranian ambassador.
An acclaimed graphic novel is seeing a resurgence, brought on by the war in Gaza
The war in Gaza is driving a new generation of readers to Joe Sacco's trailblazing exploration of the daily reality of life under Israeli occupation, Palestine. Newfound demand has prompted a reprint.
As Gaza's communication blackout grinds on, some fear it is imperiling lives
For days, much of the Gaza Strip has been without cellphone and internet access. The laws of war were written well before the World Wide Web, but some see communication as a fundamental right.
The Biden administration insists a 2-state solution remains a real possibility
Administration officials say Palestinian statehood, as part of a normalization between Israel and Arab countries, is achievable. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Brian Katulis of the Middle East Institute.
Morning news brief
Phone and internet service in Gaza is down for a sixth day. President Biden and congressional leaders discuss Ukraine funding. Pakistan launches strikes on Iran allegedly targeting militant positions.
One-of-a-kind West Bank factory ships the colors of Palestinian resilience worldwide
A wave of international orders, fueled by social media support, has all the machines running at an old-school, family-owned keffiyeh factory.
Biden administration again designates the Houthi militants a global terrorist group
NPR's A Martinez talks to retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan about whether U.S. strategy in Yemen could strengthen the Houthis, and what the terrorist designation means for the militant group.