The incursion into Israel by Hamas triggers fears of soaring gasoline prices
This weekend's attacks in Israel did send tremors through the global energy market. But so far at least, the pain has not stretched to U.S. gas pumps.
Middle East
Egypt warns Israel not to take disproportionate action against Palestinians
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Nancy Okail from the Center for International Policy about Egypt's role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas as the violence escalates.
Up First briefing: Israel is regaining Gaza border; GOP reps race to find new speaker
Israel's military strikes back after Hamas' Saturday attack. The turmoil has heightened the urgency for Republican reps to elect a new House speaker.
On the 4th day of the Israel-Hamas war, the view from the ground in Israel
Israel ramps up its air strikes on the Gaza Strip as Hamas vows to kill Israeli hostages if Palestinian civilians are targeted.
Pro-Palestinian events across the U.S. trigger outrage from many politicians
Pro-Palestinian events followed Hamas' incursion into Israel. But they were happening as images were televised and shared on social media of Israeli civilians being killed and kidnapped by Hamas.
Israeli hostages seized by a Hamas include a mother and her children
NPR's Michel Martin talks to the cousin of a woman presumed to have been kidnapped by Hamas, along with her children, during the weekend's attack on Israel.
Morning news brief
Israel's military strikes back after Hamas' incursion into Israel. Several U.S. cities have seen marches in support of Palestinians. The House is paralyzed until Republicans can elect a new speaker.
Israel's Netanyahu says offensive against Hamas is only just beginning
Israel's airstrikes continue on Gaza after Hamas militants made a surprise attack along Israel's southern border. Scores of Israeli hostages are being held captive in Gaza.
2 U.S. lawmakers managed to get home from Israel. Other Americans have not
Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Dan Goldman are back in the U.S. after sheltering in place as violence erupted in Israel on Saturday. Flight disruptions have left other U.S. citizens unable to get home.
European leaders pledge support for Israel, condemn Hamas and halt Palestinian aid
Governments in Europe pledge support for Israel and European Union freezes aid to Palestinians after days of escalating violence in Israel and Gaza.