World Freeing hostages, hosting Hamas: Qatar's influence in Israel-Gaza war, explained Qatar, a U.S. ally, is the regional power best positioned to both influence Hamas and play a mediating role with Israel. Here's what to know. Aya Batrawy
Seattle woman fears for kidnapped relatives in Gaza after losing aunt and uncle in Hamas attack Seattle's Natalie Smith has endured the murder of her aunt and uncle during the Hamas attack Oct. 7 on their kibbutz in Israel. Seven other members of her extended family are missing and believed to have been kidnapped and taken to Gaza. Stephen Howie John O'Brien
World What Palestinians in the West Bank think about the war — and Hamas NPR's Morning Edition team went to the West Bank to meet with Palestinians and gain fresh insights into the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Steve Inskeep
World The Hamas tunnels: a wildcard in the Gaza fighting Israeli troops have far greater firepower. But elusive Hamas militants are hiding and will seek to ambush Israelis from tunnels that crisscross Gaza. Greg Myre
Politics Young progressive Democrats are splitting from the party on Israel The Democratic Party is confronting internal divisions over the special relationship between the U.S. and Israel after the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war exposed political differences. Danielle Kurtzleben
World Photos: A look at the scene of the Rafah border crossing opening Wounded people, along with about 500 foreign or dual nationals and aid workers are expected be allowed to leave Gaza and enter Egypt on Wednesday, according to officials in Gaza. Virginia Lozano Nicole Werbeck Elissa Nadworny
Law & Courts Wray warns of increased terrorist threat, says U.S. is in a 'dangerous period' Senior American officials say Hamas' deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel has created a new dynamic with dangerous implications at home and abroad. Ryan Lucas
World Israel says it's 'expanding' ground activities in Gaza as internet blackout takes hold Israel's military has escalated operations in Gaza over the past few days. Internet and phone service were out in Gaza after a barrage of airstrikes, a Palestinian telecommunications company reported. Becky Sullivan Daniel Estrin
World New details emerge about Hamas-led fighters who sparked a new war with Israel NPR has interviewed neighbors and relatives of one of the attackers and reviewed footage and information the Israeli military says it collected from villages and militants. Daniel Estrin Abu Bakr Bashir Samantha Balaban Claire Harbage
World What is the 'axis of resistance' of Iran-backed groups in the Middle East? There have been questions about how Iranian-backed forces in the "axis of resistance" may influence the Israel-Hamas war. The network of forces is "a kind of NATO for militant groups," an expert says. Fatima Al-Kassab
