With a ceasefire agreement pausing the war between Israel and Hamas, Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza city centers.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

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 ...

Hamas will release six hostages this week and Israel will allow Gazans to return to homes in the north from Monday, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. The hostages include Arbel Yehud – the civilian at the centre of a row which has led to Israel delaying the return of Gazans to northern Gaza.

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa has purchased land along the southwest edge of Grand Forks with hopes of building a casino, reigniting a conversation that has been happening in Grand Forks for at least 20 years.

Police discovered human remains in a Lewiston bog Saturday afternoon. A resident came across the remains in the Garcelon Bog at the end of Russell Street in Lewiston and contacted authorities, according to a release from Maine State Police.

Dr. Mimi Syed spent one month in Gaza providing medical care for residents there. She documented her time via voice memos for NPR.

Israeli forces killed at least 22 people and injured dozens more in southern Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese officials said. In Gaza, Israel said Hamas had violated the terms of the truce.

President Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s leader and planned to call Egypt’s. Mr. Trump’s suggestion echoes proposals from far-right Israelis. A Hamas official rejected the idea.