Palestinians displaced by the Israeli ground offensive in the Gaza Strip arrive in the Mawasi area on Thursday. Fatima Shbair/AP hide caption toggle caption Fatima Shbair/AP Palestinians displaced by the Israeli ground offensive in the Gaza Strip arrive in the Mawasi area on Thursday. Fatima Shbair/AP TEL AVIV, Israel —
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The U.S. has vetoed a Gaza cease-fire resolution in the U.N. Security Council
French Ambassador to the United Nations Nicolas de Rivière (center) and other representatives raise their hands in favor of a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza during a U.N. Security Council meeting in New York on Friday. The U.S. vetoed it. Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle
Treasures destroyed and masterpieces in vaults: War's toll for art in Israel and Gaza
Artwork from the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, which were moved into the museum’s underground safe to protect them from possible damage caused by rocket attacks, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, on Nov. 14. Tel Aviv museum director Tania Coen-Uzzielli poses in front of Gustav Klimt’s “Portrait
Sen. Bernie Sanders says aid to Israel should be conditional, citing the toll on Gaza
Sen. Bernie Sanders, pictured at a committee hearing last month, joined Republican senators in blocking aid to Israel and Ukraine. He tells NPR why he thinks support for Israel’s military should have strings attached. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Sen. Bernie Sanders, pictured at a
Israel's map and evacuation messages for Gaza are adding to the chaos
A boy in Rafah, Gaza, holds a leaflet dropped by an Israeli aircraft that advises residents to stay sheltered ahead of planned airstrikes. Anas Baba/NPR hide caption toggle caption Anas Baba/NPR A boy in Rafah, Gaza, holds a leaflet dropped by an Israeli aircraft that advises residents to stay sheltered
Palestinians in Chicago mourn loss of family in Gaza
Mohammed AbuSafia came to the U.S. in July for a two-month medical program at the Cleveland Clinic, but he was stranded in the U.S. by the war in Gaza. At least 39 of his relatives have since been killed. Mohammed AbuSafia hide caption toggle caption Mohammed AbuSafia Mohammed AbuSafia came
Israel says it is engaged in the heaviest fighting yet in Gaza
A photo taken from southern Israel near the border with the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, shows smoke billowing during Israeli bombardment in Gaza amid continuing battles between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images A photo taken
Israel is expanding its offensive in Gaza, forcing more Palestinians to flee south
An Israeli artillery unit is pictured near the border with the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, amid continuing battles between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Gil Cohen-Magen/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Gil Cohen-Magen/AFP via Getty Images An Israeli artillery unit is pictured near the border with the
Up First briefing: Israel pushes into southern Gaza; Liz Cheney's new book
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Israel’s military says it has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza and is
Israeli forces push into southern Gaza, as humanitarian crisis worsens
Palestinians look for survivors of the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in Rafah, on Sunday. Hatem Ali/AP hide caption toggle caption Hatem Ali/AP Palestinians look for survivors of the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in Rafah, on Sunday. Hatem Ali/AP TEL AVIV, Israel — The plight of Palestinian