Israel’s war with Hamas has destroyed much of Gaza. Recent analyses find that nearly 60% of buildings, nearly 70% of orchards and 68% of roads have been damaged or destroyed by the conflict.
Palestinians
‘All this blood, all this death’: Palestinians protest Israel war with no end in sight
For Palestinian civilians caught in the middle of the ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and the Hamas militant group, the consequences have been unremittingly difficult, and deadly.
Photos: A look back at the year since Oct. 7
A year has passed since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the start of its war in Gaza. Here’s a look at some key moments from photojournalists on the ground.
Vigils and protests mark 1 year since Hamas attacks on Israel as fighting rages on
Vigils are taking worldwide to commemorate the approximately 1,200 killed in the Hamas attacks a year ago. Protests are planned to demand a cease-fire to the war that has killed nearly 42,000 in Gaza.
An NPR investigation: A murder in Hebron
Was the murder of a young Palestinian man in the West Bank an anti-gay hate crime? NPR identifies the accused killer and explores the parallel systems of justice that have yet to resolve this case.
The U.S. urges major changes to Israel’s evacuations in Gaza, a leaked memo says
In an internal memo obtained by NPR, U.S. officials warn that Israel’s “drastically increased” evacuation orders in Gaza have further displaced Palestinians and could debilitate aid efforts.
A Hamas leader says they will give up governing Gaza, but won’t lay down arms
Basem Naim, a leader in Hamas’ politburo, met with NPR in Qatar for an interview about the war with Israel, prospects for a cease-fire and how the Palestinian group now views its Oct. 7 attack.


