Gaza was in a near total blackout as Israel expanded its ground and air campaign
Voices from Gaza in the midst of a communication blackout as Israel forced continue airstrikes on the enclave.
Middle East
Up First briefing: Gazans describe a communication blackout; Biden's new AI oversight
Gaza residents share what it's like living through a communications blackout. President Biden is expected announce an executive order that aims to rein in artificial intelligence.
Israel increases operations in Gaza to achieve its stated goal of destroying Hamas
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Ron Dermer, Israel's minister of strategic affairs, about Israel's objectives in Gaza. President Biden has urged Israel to minimize the loss of civilian life.
A family has 1 goal: to get back their son who vanished when Hamas attacked Israel
Ofir Engel, 18, is among the hostages who were taken during the Hamas attack. We hear from those connected to him in Washington, D.C., and family members outside Jerusalem.
Iranian teenage girl who collapsed on Tehran subway has died, state media say
The reported death of Armita Geravand comes after her being in a coma for weeks and after the 1-year anniversary of the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini which sparked nationwide protests at the time.
With Gaza borders sealed, there's much we don't know about what's happening inside
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Tirana Hassan, the executive director of Human Rights Watch, about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Israeli troops trade fire over its northern border with Hezbollah
As rocket attacks by the Hezbollah militant group into northern Israel increase, NPR's Steve Inskeep visits an Israeli village close to the border.
Morning news brief
Israel presses ahead with attacks along Gaza's eastern border, and it has been trading fire with a militia over its northern border. President Biden to take some big steps Monday to try to rein in AI.
Gaza residents break into U.N. warehouse for supplies as Israeli barrage continues
Thousands of Gaza residents broke into warehouses and distribution centers of the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency, grabbing flour and "basic survival items," the organization said on Sunday.
As communications in Gaza return, more scenes of devastation trickle out
Israel pounded Gaza with more air and ground attacks in an escalating military campaign.