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.

As Israel and Hamas settle into the first phase of the ceasefire, residents in those areas are waking up to very different realities after nearly two years of war.

As starvation spreads in Gaza, the U.S. has cut short ceasefire talks. Meanwhile, France has announced it plans to recognize Palestine as a state. Going overseas now. Hunger is rampant in Gaza. More ...

Israel says it will launch a major new ground offensive to take control of all of Gaza. Exhausted residents of Gaza City say they won't be able to evacuate. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...