Israel recovers the bodies of 3 hostages
The three were identified as Shani Louk, Amit Buskila and Yitzhak Gelernter. Israel's military said they had been killed by Hamas militants when they attacked a music festival on Oct. 7.
Israel-Hamas war
Israel has no plan for Gaza after Hamas rule, the Israeli defense chief says
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's harsh public critique of Israel's war strategy set off a political firestorm that could threaten Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hold on power.
Wake Forest University faculty consider vote of no confidence in President Susan Wente
Nearly 200 Wake Forest University faculty and staff members have signed an open letter condemning the administration’s handling of a recent student-led Pro-Palestine rally. They’re also considering a vote of no confidence against President Susan Wente.
Why the U.N. revised the numbers of women and children killed in Gaza
Here's a closer look at the United Nations' breakdown of casualties. The overall total of more than 35,000 Palestinians killed since Oct. 7, based on Gaza Health Ministry figures, has not declined.
North Carolina bill to curb mask-wearing in protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have proposed a bill that would enhance penalties for people wearing a mask during a crime or intentionally blocking traffic during protests. The bill passed its first committee on Tuesday.
Israelis and Palestinians held a joint memorial for all victims of the ongoing war
It's rare for Israelis and Palestinians to join together for any reason during these days of war. But some did so this week for a ceremony honoring victims from all sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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.
Israeli forces seize the Gaza side of Rafah, as Hamas truce talks resume in Egypt
Israeli tanks rolled into Rafah Tuesday, taking control of the territory's border crossing with Egypt, even as Israel sent a delegation to Cairo for Hamas truce talks.
A Gaza cease-fire deal hangs in the balance, as Israel begins striking eastern Rafah
Hamas said it accepted a proposal for a cease-fire. Israel responded that the deal didn't meet its requirements and announced it was pushing ahead with an assault in Rafah.
When rockets fall, Bedouin Israeli citizens have nowhere to hide
While most buildings in Israel are required to have bomb shelters, a zoning catch-22 has left Bedouin villagers unprotected.