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
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. Daniel Estrin
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
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
Jayapal votes 'present' on resolution to support Israel, condemn Hamas Jayapal said the resolution ignored the impact of violence in Gaza on Palestinians. Katie Campbell
Is it true or not? Israeli group FakeReporter fact checks while seeking shelter A former Israeli combat soldier runs a nonprofit out of his in-laws' front yard that fact-checks posts on social media about the Israel-Hamas war in real time. Bobby Allyn
Israel conducts its biggest raid yet into Gaza, as fuel supplies run critically low The Israeli military said the overnight raid involved tanks and troops and is "part of the preparation for the next stages of war." Meanwhile, the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 7,000. Becky Sullivan
The Middle East crisis is stirring up a 'tsunami' of mental health woes The Israel-Gaza conflict is likely to leave people in the region struggling with trauma-related mental health symptoms for a long time to come. Rhitu Chatterjee
Their kibbutz hit hard by Hamas, Israeli survivors take refuge mourning inside a hotel Residents of a kibbutz near Israel's border with Gaza are living in a hotel outside Tel Aviv after Hamas killed dozens of people and destroyed homes in their community. Daniel Estrin
Palestinian Americans on the Israel-Hamas war: 'We're not even allowed to grieve' Some Palestinian Americans in the U.S. say they feel abandoned by the U.S., and fear rising anti-Palestinian sentiment and Islamophobia at home. Sandhya Dirks
