Fighting with Israel signals coordination between Hamas and Hezbollah, analysts say
Analysts have long accused Iran of backing militant groups in the region to counter Israel.
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NSC spokesman John Kirby says more U.S. military support is heading to Israel
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with John Kirby, spokesperson for the National Security Council, about the Biden administration's response to the weekend attacks on Israel.
An update on the Israel-Hamas war from the ground in Tel Aviv
The Israeli military says it has "secured" its border with Gaza and is moving into an offensive that will change the reality in Gaza, which is cut off from fuel, food, water and electricity.
How Israel and Hamas reached this point — and what comes next
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Times of Israel correspondent Tal Schneider and University of Maryland professor Shibley Telhami about how Israel and Hamas reached this point and what comes next.
Hamas attack on Israeli techno festival leaves at least 260 dead and many missing
An Israeli techno music festival has become Israel's single deadliest attack on civilians in its history. At least 260 young Israelis were gunned down by Hamas militants. Many more are missing.
'We stand with Israel,' Biden says as U.S. condemns Hamas attack as 'evil'
"Like every nation in the world, Israel has the right to respond — indeed has a duty to respond — to these vicious attacks," Biden said at the White House.
At a rest stop near Hamas attack sites, Israelis rush to help families and soldiers
At a highway rest stop near where Hamas gunmen killed Israelis and took hostages, Israeli volunteers are helping rescue civilians and support soldiers who are being dispatched to the front lines.
What is Hamas? Here's what to know
The group, founded in 1987, has vowed to annihilate Israel. Before this past weekend's attack, it was responsible for many suicide bombings and other deadly attacks on civilians and Israeli soldiers.
Thousands of wounded people are overwhelming Gaza's largest hospital
NPR's Leila Fadel spoke with Dr. Mohammad Abu Salmeyah, the director of that hospital, who says his facility is overwhelmed as Israel continues its counterattack against Hamas.
A view from both sides: A closer look at the war between Israel and Hamas militants
Israel amasses troops for a possible ground invasion of Gaza after the Hamas attack. Retaliatory air strikes on Gaza continue. At a crossroads in Israel, Israelis offer each other help and opinions.