DOJ takes a stand against war crimes in Ukraine. In Gaza war, it's been nearly silent The Justice Department has taken an active — and public — stand against alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But it's been nearly silent on possible war crimes in the Israel-Hamas war. Ryan Lucas Play AudioListen 9 mins
Israel's military dismisses officers over World Central Kitchen airstrike An investigation by the Israeli military's general staff concluded the airstrike, which killed seven aid workers, violated its standards and "should not have occurred." Daniel Estrin Play AudioListen 4 mins
McDonald's says it is buying back all of its franchises in Israel Alonyal Limited owns 225 McDonald's locations. McDonald's has recently faced boycotts after its Israel branch donated meals to the Israeli military. Ayana Archie
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. Jaclyn Diaz
Biden says Iran could soon attack Israel, and warns, 'Don't' President Biden said an attack by Iran against Israel could happen sooner rather than later. He said the United States will help defend Israel. Deepa Shivaram
'Intergenerational tension.' How Seattle Jews are considering Passover this year "I think lots of people looking towards this Passover holiday are trying to figure out — how will I sit around a Seder table and talk about what's happening in the world today and this lens of Jewish identity, knowing that my parents, grandparents, my children, or grandchildren see the world through really, really different eyes than I do?" Sarah Leibovitz Play AudioListen 15 mins
What we know so far about Israel's strike on Iran — and what could happen next Israel and Iran seem to be downplaying the attack, the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes between the two. Analysts say that could be a sign of the de-escalation world leaders are calling for. Rachel Treisman
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with bipartisan vote The bill passed the Senate on an overwhelming 79-18 vote late Tuesday after the House had approved the package Saturday. Biden is expected to quickly sign the legislation. The Associated Press
World Central Kitchen celebrates the lives of 7 workers killed in Gaza The aid workers were killed April 1 when Israeli airstrikes ripped through vehicles in their convoy in Gaza. An interfaith service is being held at the National Cathedral in Washington on Thursday. Bill Chappell
A baby girl born orphaned and premature after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza has died The newborn died after five days in an incubator. Her family was killed in an air strike. UNICEF says 13,000 children have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, with thousands more orphaned and wounded. Anas Baba Aya Batrawy
