British Lawmakers Vote To Recognize Palestinian State
The symbolic, nonbinding vote urges the government of Prime Minister David Cameron to recognize Palestine alongside the state of Israel.
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Amid Tight Restrictions And Rubble, A Cement Shortage In Gaza
You're not supposed to be able to buy cement commercially in Gaza, but some is being sold illicitly. The material is crucial for replacing homes and shops destroyed in the summer war.
Sweden To Recognize Palestinian State
The move, which was announced by Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, would make Sweden the first major European nation to take that step.
The Birth And Afterlife Of Israel's Precious Etrog Fruit
An odd, beautiful and persnickety citrus fruit has its big moment during the Jewish fall festival of Sukkot. But then what do you do with it?
Israel Kills Palestinians Suspected In June Kidnappings
Acting on recently received information, soldiers from Israel's special forces raided a building in the West Bank where the two men had been hiding early this morning.
Israeli, Palestinian Parents Share Their Painful Stories Of Loss
The Parents Circle is a group of Israeli and Palestinian mothers and fathers who have lost children in the conflict. Two of them visited NPR and said this summer's war has only made conditions worse.
Gaza's Network Of Tunnels Is A Major Hole In Israel's Defenses
Hamas militants are using tunnels in and out of Gaza to strike inside Israel. Israelis are questioning how the tunnels grew to be so complex and why the military hasn't been able to shut them down.
As Gaza Fighting Rages, West Bank Palestinians Can Only Watch
The West Bank and Gaza are less than 40 miles apart, and many Palestinians have ties to both places. Yet the current fighting has made it even harder than usual to stay in touch, let alone visit.
Inside Gaza And Under Israeli Fire, A Family Tries To Stay Safe
The Israeli army's invasion on the margins of the Gaza Strip has already wreaked havoc and injury for Gazans. A day in the life of the Abu Tawila family illustrates that stark and tragic reality.
The Violence In Gaza, Through The Lens Of One Family's Losses
The Gaza Strip has sustained more than 1,500 Israeli airstrikes. A family with no apparent ties to Hamas lost one of two sons last week; the mother and father died in similar attacks six years ago.