With a ceasefire agreement pausing the war between Israel and Hamas, Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza city centers.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,

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.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold in the Gaza Strip, ushering in an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for the release of hostages.

Another example, she said, is the Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza City. "It's the oldest active ... Historic Lighthouses of Maine, United States Facing rapidly intensifying coastal climate ...

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.

President Donald Trump said Saturday he'd like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting to "just clean out" the war-torn area.

Palestinians were eager to return to their homes in Gaza City, Rafah and other cities, but in many cases, nothing was left standing.

Dr. Mohamed Kuziez is a pediatrician at Children's Hospital Colorado, but recently he put his own safety aside to fly across the globe to help children in Gaza.

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.