-
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ehud Olmert, the former prime minister of Israel, as he reflects on the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza and how the war has affected Israel's standing in the world.
-
Hamas released all 20 of the living Israeli hostages on Monday. In turn, Israel will be releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of the ceasefire agreement.
-
What needs to happen next for Gaza to start rebuilding after the war? NPR's Michel Martin asks Jack Lew, the former U.S. ambassador to Israel under President Biden.
-
President Trump received a rousing welcome in Israel and declared the Gaza war over. Hamas released the last 20 living Israeli hostages. Palestinian prisoners were also set to be freed. -
China has in recent years arrested and detained Christian leaders of underground churches, who are not registered with the government and under its control. -
After more than two years in captivity, the last 20 hostages abducted during Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, have been released. -
NPR's Andrew Limbong talks to Moshe Lavi, brother-in-law of Omri Miran, who is an Israeli hostage held in Gaza. Miran is one of twenty living hostages expected to return to Israel.
-
All living Israeli hostages are expected to be released Monday under the ceasefire brokered by President Trump. Palestinian families in Gaza return home to sift through what's left.
-
Afghanistan said Sunday it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations, in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace. -
China signaled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats. -
Preparations were also underway Sunday for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. -
The far-right leader of Venezuela's opposition party said that the current president is illegitimate and called for his removal.
