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The History Behind Tensions Between Israelis And Palestinians

1:52pm May 16, 2021

The conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians is long and complex. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro explains what has lead up to the latest attacks, and how it's different than before.

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People search for victims under the rubble of a destroyed building in Gaza City's Rimal residential district on Sunday, following Israeli airstrikes.

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Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza Continue After Global Pro-Palestinian Protests

1:23pm May 16, 2021

by Wynne Davis

Israeli attacks killed at least 42 people and toppled three buildings in Gaza. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called the violence "utterly appalling" and urged an end to the fighting.

People inspect the rubble of a residential building that was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on Sunday.

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Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens, Topple Buildings In Gaza City

12:37pm May 16, 2021

by The Associated Press

The Gaza Health Ministry says at least 42 people died Sunday and more than 50 people were wounded. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks were continuing at "full force."

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Palestinian Activist Discusses Israel Unrest

7:54am May 16, 2021

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Palestinian activist Rami Younis about the unrest in Israel and the city of Lod, and the causes of the current violence there.

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Israeli Journalist Gives Update On Conflict In Country

7:54am May 16, 2021

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to journalist Nadav Eyal about the violent unrest between Israelis and Palestinians in several Israeli cities.

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Israel Bombards Gaza, Destroying Offices Of Al Jazeera And AP

5:18pm May 15, 2021

by Daniel Estrin

On the sixth day of fighting between Israel and Palestinians, an Israeli air strike destroyed a Gaza high-rise that housed the offices of the Associated Press and Al Jazeera.

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A ball of fire erupts from a building housing various international media, including The Associated Press, after an Israeli airstrike on Saturday in Gaza City. AP staffers and other tenants safely evacuated the building after the Israeli military telephon

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Israeli Airstrike Flattens Building Housing AP And Other Media In Gaza City

4:57pm May 15, 2021

by Dustin Jones

A dozen journalists and freelancers were evacuated from the AP offices in the 12-story building before it crumbled to the ground. AP said the military has long known the building housed journalists.

President Biden answers a question about the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants on Thursday at the White House. His public comments on the situation in the Middle East have been limited while the administration says it is focused on diplomacy beh

Biden Takes Muted Approach To Violence In Israel And Gaza

4:07pm May 15, 2021

by Scott Detrow

President Biden has offered few public comments on escalating violence between Israel and Hamas. The White House says it is focused on diplomacy behind the scenes.

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The Latest Updates On The Israel And Gaza Conflict

10:27am May 15, 2021

by Daniel Estrin

Israel toppled buildings in Gaza with aerial and artillery fire as Hamas fighters in Gaza continued to fire rockets at Israeli targets.

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Saudi Arabia, Iran Meet In Effort To Reduce Middle East Tensions

7:59am May 15, 2021

by Jackie Northam

Saudi Arabia and Iran have been holding talks in the Middle East. Both sides say there are many contentious points to address.

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