Israel says its goal is to remove Hamas from power. What comes next is unclear
We look at Israel's military objectives in Gaza, which is to removed Hamas from power, and what might come next in the war.
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The Israel-Hamas war has not quashed their compassion, their empathy, their hope
They're from Israel and Gaza. A man who lost his parents feels as if he is swimming in an ocean of sorrow. A teen has a bullet lodged in his spine. How do they find room in their hearts for empathy?
Many Gaza residents remain trapped in the north after short evacuation window
By the end of the window, NPR had not encountered anyone able to use this so-called safe passage. Several drivers said it was impossible for anyone to make it through.
Israel's war with Hamas disrupts Palestinian workers and Israeli employers alike
The Israeli construction industry has long relied on the labor of tens of thousands of Palestinians. But Israel has revoked their permits, paralyzing job sites and upending the West Bank's economy.
Tens of thousands gather for pro-Palestinian march in D.C. to demand Gaza cease-fire
Massive crowds descended on downtown Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Protesters' messaging at the event centered on calls to end U.S. aid to Israel and for a cease-fire.
The war in Gaza is impacting Israeli employers and Palestinian workers alike
The war between Israel and Hamas has disrupted a long-standing labor arrangement between employers in Israel and Palestinian workers from the occupied West Bank.
Four weeks after Hamas militants' attack, Israel denies global calls for a ceasefire
Israel has continued intense air and ground strikes in Gaza a month after the Hamas attack on southern Israel.
Gaza is called an open-air prison. How did it get to this?
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to analyst Tahani Mustafa about the history of Gaza.
How two Dartmouth professors are addressing student questions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dartmouth College has set up forums to educate students and the public about the Israel-Hamas conflict. NPR's Scott Simon talks to professors Susannah Heschell and Tarek El-Ariss, the organizers.
Israel dismisses U.S. call to prioritize civilians in Gaza, escalating siege in north
Israel's military confirmed a deadly strike near Gaza's largest hospital. The country's leader said Israel's offensive would not relent until Hamas is defeated and the hostages are returned.