Left behind, in an assaulted Israeli town In the Israeli town of Sderot, less than a mile from the Gaza Strip, there are remnants and recollections of carnage from Hamas' ongoing attack. Tanya Habjouqa
Doctors in Gaza describe the war's devastating impact on hospitals and health care After the brutal attack on Israel by Hamas militants, Israel has begun air strikes on Gaza. The World Health Organization warns that the health system there is at a breaking point. Ari Daniel
Israel warns more than 1 million people to evacuate northern Gaza The order from Israel faced immediate international objections, including from the U.N., which warned such an evacuation would have "devastating humanitarian consequences." Aya Batrawy
How to help humanitarian efforts in Israel and Gaza Humanitarian groups are working to respond to the violence in Israel and Gaza. Here are some ways to help — and avoid getting scammed. Rachel Treisman
'Is there any safe place?' Residents say Gaza is under attack like never before In response to Hamas' surprise attack, Israel has put Gaza under siege and unleashed heavy bombardments. Gaza residents tell NPR there is no is no place to seek shelter, unlike in previous conflicts. Leila Fadel
What did Hamas aim to gain by its brazen attack on Israel? Here's what to know The surprise attack on Israel has brought the militant group back into the spotlight. A Hamas official tells NPR the attack was meant in part to lead to the release of Palestinians in Israeli jails. Scott Neuman
Here's how Israel's 'Iron Dome' stops rockets — and why Ukraine doesn't have it The highly sophisticated, multi-billion-dollar defense system has been under constant redevelopment since its inception in the early 2000s. Here's how it works. Manuela López Restrepo
Why Hamas and Israel reached this moment now — and what comes next The conflict is expected to escalate even further in the coming days. But for now, Hamas sees itself with the upper hand. Fatma Tanis
What is the Gaza Strip? Here's what to know With high poverty and unemployment and severe restrictions on movement, life in the Gaza Strip was already difficult before Israel's retaliatory offensive began this week in response to Hamas attacks. Fatima Al-Kassab
