NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Michael Wahid Hanna of the International Crisis Group about the ceasefire between Israel and Iran and other diplomatic efforts to stabilize the wider region.

Israeli media reports that Israeli soldiers were ordered to shoot at Palestinian civilians trying to get aid in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the report, calling it "blood libel." ...

Irish-language rap group Kneecap gave an impassioned performance for tens of thousands of fans on Saturday at the Glastonbury ...

SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The ceasefire declared by President Trump between Iran and Israel has been in place for less than a week. While missiles are on hold, the situation remains tense.

One staffer expresses concern that the likely new owners of Paramount and its subsidiary, CBS News, will be ‘tinkering’ with ...

Let’s be honest: Hamas’ cheerleaders at Columbia and across the West didn’t need chat-room instructions to parrot the terrorists’ propaganda.

Referencing Hamas’ October 2023 invasion of Israel’s Nova music festival, where 378 were killed and 251 hostages were taken, Berk called the chants “deeply re-traumatizing and terrifying.” ...

Palestinian members of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement, take part in a gathering on January 31, 2016 in Gaza city to pay tribute to their fellow militants who ...

Hamas Ally Calls on Group to Accept 'Partial' Ceasefire in Gaza Published Jun 05, 2025 at 1:07 PM EDT Updated Jun 05, 2025 at 6:29 PM EDT By Tom O'Connor ...

Israel is arming local militias in Gaza in an effort to counter Hamas in the besieged enclave, officials say, as opposition politicians warned that the move endangers national security.

Hamas said it strongly condemns and rejects U.S. threats against Iran, describing Israel's attack as "a blatant violation" and a "direct threat" to "peace in the region and the world," in an ...

Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Oren Marmorstein says Hamas is trying to sabotage a U.S. and Israeli-backed humanitarian aid group so it can retain control in Gaza.