The Return of the MOLLY At 70, the Observer is publishing stories that are as vital as ever and building its community of support. Texas Observer · Jun 4, 2024
When rockets fall, Bedouin Israeli citizens have nowhere to hide While most buildings in Israel are required to have bomb shelters, a zoning catch-22 has left Bedouin villagers unprotected. WEKU · May 5, 2024
Police enter UCLA anti-war encampment; Arizona repeals Civil War-era abortion ban Law enforcement officers have moved into a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA. Arizona lawmakers voted to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban. WEKU · May 2, 2024
6 months into war, Palestinians face high unemployment and a 'disastrous' economy A Palestinian Authority official says there are around 700,000 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza who have gone six months without work since the war between Israel and Hamas began on Oct. 7. WEKU · Apr 10, 2024
Photos: Israel and Gaza, 6 months into the war It's been six months since Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, prompting Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip. NPR photographers have covered the war's effects on Israelis, Palestinians and the region. WEKU · Apr 6, 2024
With war in Gaza, Israel faces new pressure to draft the ultra-Orthodox into service Religious scholars have broad exemption from military service. But critics say that's no longer sustainable, given their fast-growing population and the war in Gaza. WEKU · Mar 26, 2024
Israeli settlers step up attacks on Palestinian farms, expanding West Bank outposts NPR visits one West Bank town where Israelis are grazing sheep, in a place where a Palestinian school once stood. WEKU · Mar 23, 2024
As they wait for a truce, Palestinians and Israeli hostage families voice their agony The prospect of a cease-fire in Gaza offers hope, but as talks drag on, Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages say the wait for a breakthrough is bringing frustration and pain. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
The long, lonely fight of an Israeli hostage's sister, who fears time is running out On Oct. 7, Gaza militants killed Carmit Palty Katzir's father and took her mother and brother hostage. Her mother was released, but Katzir fears time is running out to get her brother back alive. WEKU · Mar 10, 2024
A march on Jerusalem, with freed hostages and families demanding a deal Families of the dozens of hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza and their supporters embarked on a four-day march to Jerusalem to push officials to secure a deal for their loved ones' release. WEKU · Mar 7, 2024
Harris calls for Gaza cease-fire; France to constitutionally enshrine abortion rights Vice President Kamala Harris called for a cease-fire in Gaza ahead of a meeting with Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz. France is set to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution. WEKU · Mar 4, 2024
Destruction from the war with Israel has cut Gaza off from the outside world Spotty internet and cell services, blackouts and the destruction of infrastructure in Gaza during Israel's war with Hamas have hampered aid and medical services and keeping in touch with loved ones. WEKU · Mar 3, 2024
The Palestinian Authority is promising change. Many Palestinians say it's not enough The Palestinian Authority is poised for new leadership after its prime minister tendered the resignation of his cabinet. But it faces a steep climb to win back support from dissatisfied Palestinians. WEKU · Feb 28, 2024
Photos: Border tensions rise as Israel confirms Rafah as its next military target This past week, despite growing tensions at the borders, Israel announced a plan to move forward into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Also, Israeli airstrikes killed many in Lebanon. WEKU · Feb 19, 2024
WEKU · Jan 27, 2024 Her son was taken by Hamas. She threw him a concert in the hopes he could hear it Alon Ohel was taken in the early hours of Oct. 7. He is a talented pianist, and his mother believes that music can keep them connected: "It's not the hearing — it's the vibe, it's the energy."
WEKU · Jan 23, 2024 Israel says 24 soldiers were killed on its deadliest single day during war in Gaza Israel said 21 soldiers died when two buildings exploded and collapsed; three more died fighting in southern Gaza. Israel says it's investigating the incident, which Hamas claims responsibility for.
WEKU · Jan 20, 2024 Israel's anti-war movement includes mothers of soldiers serving in Gaza A group of Israeli mothers, whose sons are fighting in Gaza, is calling to end the war. They hold a minority view, but draw inspiration from a successful protest by Israeli mothers in a previous war.
WEKU · Jan 16, 2024 War in Gaza is testing Israel's economy. A 2nd front against Hezbollah could break it Israel's military has closed towns and workplaces near the Lebanon border and 60,000 residents have fled, freezing the regional economy. But a full-blown war with Hezbollah could affect all of Israel.
WEKU · Jan 14, 2024 What a bereaved father, a historian of Israel, believes after 100 days of war A scholar of Israeli history reflects on the killing of his daughter and 100 days of war in Israel and Gaza. NPR's Daniel Estrin met him Oct. 7 when the war began, and again now.
WEKU · Jan 11, 2024 Israelis are increasingly questioning what war in Gaza can achieve Israel's prime minister has vowed to fight until the "definitive victory over Hamas." But Israelis are wrestling with the question of what kind of military victory can be achieved.
WEKU · Jan 10, 2024 As conflict on Israel's northern border grows, residents agonize over whether to stay The pace of attacks across the Lebanon border has quickened since a strike in Beirut killed a Hamas official. Some residents have vowed to stay. Others wonder whether it's time to move away for good.
WEKU · Dec 24, 2023 The Hamas attack left many Israeli farms abandoned — some worry forever In some of the farm communities hardest hit during the Oct. 7 attack, volunteers from Israel and around the world are arriving to fill the gap left by workers who are no longer there.
WEKU · Dec 23, 2023 In the West Bank, Palestinian olive farmers fear for the worst in this year's harvest Usually at this time of year, Palestinian olive farmers in the West Bank are hard at work in their groves. But because of the war in Gaza, many have not been able to access their land.
WEKU · Dec 13, 2023 As fighting grinds on in Gaza, some Israelis in the north want a war with Hezbollah Hamas is viewed by many Israelis as an existential threat in the south. But in the north, especially in Upper Galilee, many Israelis say Lebanon's Hezbollah militants must also be destroyed.
Texas Observer · May 25, 2023 ‘May Their Memory Be a Blessing’: Hundreds Gather for Uvalde Anniversary Vigil A year later, law enforcement has faced nothing approaching systemic accountability for failures at Robb Elementary.