By Daniel Estrin Palestinian novelist Bassem Khandaqji won Arabic literature’s top prize while in Israeli prison for a deadly Tel Aviv bombing. He was freed last month in the hostage-prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israel. Source:: https://www.npr.org/2025/11/24/nx-s1-5580249/a-palestinian-man-who-became-a-novelist-while-in-an-israeli-prison-is-now-free
By NPR's International Desk Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israel’s military to carry out “forceful strikes” in the Gaza Strip, threatening the ceasefire brokered by President Trump. (Image credit: Bashar Taleb) Source:: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/28/g-s1-95372/netanyahu-israel-strikes-gaza-hamas
By Brittney Melton Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to address challenges in the Gaza ceasefire. And, the demolition of the East Wing of the White House has drawn criticism and raised questions about ethics. (Image credit: Fadel Senna) Source:: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/22/g-s1-94462/up-first-newsletter-jd-vance-israel-gaza-government-shutdown-white-house-ballroom