Politics Congressmember Jayapal joins call for ceasefire in Israel and Gaza In a statement posted to social media, the Washington Democrat joined several other representatives to advocate for, at a minimum, a temporary cessation in the fighting to save civilian lives. Katie Campbell John O'Brien
World Israel turns to DNA and dental imprints to identify unrecognizable bodies On an army base south of Tel Aviv, the Israeli military is using DNA and dental imprints to identify victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Ari Shapiro Megan Lim Courtney Dorning
Politics What Republican presidential candidates are saying about the Israel-Hamas war Israel is a cornerstone of GOP foreign policy and presidential hopefuls are seeking to stand out from the crowded field as they proclaim their views on Israel, Hamas and the Middle East. Jeongyoon Han
Politics What you need to know about Biden's wartime trip to Israel President Biden is in Tel Aviv on Wednesday as Israel gets ready for a ground invasion against Hamas in Gaza. But after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital, Biden canceled plans to go to Jordan. Deepa Shivaram Tamara Keith
World Israel-Hamas war: Hamas spokesman says the group has no plans to release hostages A spokesman for Hamas spoke to NPR's Steve Inskeep from an undisclosed location in Gaza. He said the group has no plans to release nearly 200 people that it took hostage from Israel on Oct. 7. Jaclyn Diaz Steve Inskeep
Politics Biden set to visit Israel in an extraordinary show of support as conflict intensifies President Biden plans to head to the region ahead of what's expected to be an intense ground battle inside Gaza as Israeli forces look for Hamas militants involved with the Oct. 7 attacks. Tamara Keith
World The ragged border crossing that could become Gaza's lifeline The Rafah border crossing is a modest, isolated outpost at the southern end of the Gaza Strip. Yet it could be a critical lifeline as Gazans face a growing humanitarian crisis. Greg Myre
National A rabbi and imam in conversation on how they're counseling their communities The conflict in Israel and Gaza has brought grief and pain to many Jews and Muslims in the U.S. We invited a rabbi and an imam to share how they are counseling their congregations here in the States. Ari Shapiro Karen Zamora Sarah Handel
World Israel-Hamas war: Water is scarce in Gaza, and Blinken is back in Israel "Gaza is running dry," and families are turning to unsafe water, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said on Monday. The crisis comes as masses of people try to flee northern Gaza. Bill Chappell Aya Batrawy
Politics Biden made promises to Israel and Ukraine. To keep his word, he needs Congress The White House is asking Congress this week for billions of dollars in overseas spending. But it's not at all clear this can pass — and that means President Biden has a lot on the line. Tamara Keith
