Matzo — Passover's bread of affliction and freedom — is a timely tradition
Bread — and the lack thereof — plays a role in many corners of the world facing a crisis, from Israel and Gaza to Ukraine to Afghanistan to Sudan.
Gaza
Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 22, including 18 children
Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed 22 people, including 18 children. Meanwhile, the United States approved $26 billion in aid for Israel, including around $9 billion for Gaza.
What World War II taught us about how to help starving people today
The modern study of starvation was sparked by the liberation of concentration camp survivors. U.S. and British soldiers rushed to feed them — and yet they sometimes perished.
Gaza cease-fire resolutions roil U.S. local communities
As local elected officials continue to face pressure to pass resolutions calling for an end to the fighting in Gaza, some aren't sure how or whether to take a stand at all.
Biden says Iran could soon attack Israel, and warns, 'Don't'
President Biden said an attack by Iran against Israel could happen sooner rather than later. He said the United States will help defend Israel.
Palestinians forgo Eid celebrations to mourn for Gaza
The holy month of Ramadan concluded this week with Eid al-Fitr, a celebration with food, family and friends. For Palestinians, the war in Gaza has weighed heavily on this year's holiday.
A first glimpse of Khan Younis, a Gaza city now lying in ruins
Israeli troops withdrew Sunday from the city after a four-month battle against Hamas. Displaced Palestinians returning there found immense destruction. Most went back to living in tents in Rafah.
Photos: Israel and Gaza, 6 months into the war
It's been six months since Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, prompting Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip. NPR photographers have covered the war's effects on Israelis, Palestinians and the region.
Here's what we found after Israel's raid on Al-Shifa, Gaza's biggest hospital
NPR photos show the Gaza Strip's biggest hospital in ruins after an Israeli raid. Israel says the siege only targeted militants. Palestinians recount a different story.
Israel's military dismisses officers over World Central Kitchen airstrike
An investigation by the Israeli military's general staff concluded the airstrike, which killed seven aid workers, violated its standards and "should not have occurred."