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.

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.

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.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Oliver McTernan, a veteran conflict mediator, for an analysis of President Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza and the peace talks.

Since this plan was announced, we've been seeking a variety of perspectives about whether it could succeed from people with experience dealing with these issues. We have another this morning from ...

Ireland has become the world’s second-largest importer of Israeli goods, because we’ve become a middleman in the ...

David Makovsky of The Washington Institute shares his take on President Trump's 20-point plan for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The recognition of the State of Palestine by 11 more countries has revived the debate over what form it could take. From pragmatic to utopian, here are the main ideas that have emerged since the ...

Today is Monday, Oct. 13, the 286th day of 2025 with 79 to follow. This is Columbus Day in the United States. The moon is ...

President Trump is promising to sweep homeless people from American cities. One controversial part of his plan would force people off the streets into institutions where they would be made to undergo ...

Joining us to hear more about this from the Democratic perspective is Senator Amy Klobuchar. She is a Democrat representing Minnesota. Senator Klobuchar, thanks so much for joining us. AMY KLOBUCHAR: ...

Today is day six of the government shutdown. Senators are reconvening today to vote on temporarily funding the government, but both parties seem pretty dug in on their positions at the moment. NPR ...