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
By Greg Myre Vice President Vance is in Israel with several other U.S. officials working to get Hamas and Israel to take the next steps in the ceasefire deal. Source:: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/22/nx-s1-5581401/vance-says-gaza-ceasefire-is-making-progress-despite-weekend-fighting