NPR's Scott Simons speaks to Maha Nassar, a professor at the University of Arizona, about how Palestinians will view the Israeli Prime Minister's visit to the White House next week.

The King has said the testimony of Holocaust survivors teaches us to “never be a bystander in the face of violence and hate” ...

The ceasefire, after 15 months of conflict, has allowed those displaced by the war in northern Israel and Gaza the chance to return home. Why it matters: Security in the Middle East remains at the ...

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The DFL’s boycott of House proceedings headed into its third week Monday. House GOP and DFL leaders hadn’t reached a deal ...

Baltimore Peace Movement, formerly Baltimore Ceasefire, aims to reduce gun violence through community events and partnerships with local organizations. See the events planned for February Peace ...

The agreement for the swap, laid out as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, involves Hamas gradually releasing 33 Israeli hostages held in the Palestinian ...

JERUSALEM (AP) — Three men held hostage in the Gaza Strip for more than 15 months were freed Saturday, bringing to 18 the number of captives released by militants since the ceasefire between ...

A total of 251 people were taken in the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. We’re tracking what happened to each of them. Thirteen Israeli hostages, including one Israeli-American dual national ...

In the ceasefire’s first phase, Israel and Hamas have agreed that 33 Israeli hostages in Gaza will be released in exchange for almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.