With a ceasefire agreement pausing the war between Israel and Hamas, Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza city centers. For the first time in eight months, NPR got a glimpse of Rafah this week.

The deadline for the start of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip passed as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas had provided the names of the three hostages it was set to release on Sunday.

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The Moon and Gaza have been named as being among the 25 cultural sites at risk by a global foundation. The World Monuments Fund (WMF) on Wednesday named 25 sites of cultural importance at risk from war,

Protesters marched from Monument Square to City Hall on Saturday morning to protest the policies of the incoming Trump administration.

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Four female soldiers taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023 by Hamas were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza on Saturday morning, and then transferred to the Israeli military.

According to the analysis, as much as 70% of buildings in North Gaza and 74% in Gaza City are likely damaged or destroyed. Satellite images show widespread rubble and the ruins of structures in the area.

The deal ushers in an initial six-week period of calm and raises hopes for the release of dozens of militant-held hostages and an end to the 15-month war.

A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza began after a three-hour delay as Hamas named the three female hostages it plans to free later on Sunday.

The nonprofit World Monuments Fund (WMF) has announced its 2025 World Monuments Watch list. Read on for the full list. Teaser: the moon is on the list.

Critics say Israel has waged a campaign of scorched earth to destroy the fabric of life in Gaza as part of a genocide campaign.