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wbur. org > onpoint > 05/13/2026 > holocaust-scholar-israel-what-went-wrong

A Holocaust scholar asks: 'Israel, what went wrong?"

13+ hour, 58+ min ago  (1896+ words) Omer Bartov was born on an Israeli kibbutz, grew up committed to Zionist ideals, and is now professor of holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University. But in his new book, Bartov argues that Zionism has changed and he can…...

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wbur. org > npr > g-s1-115929 > israel-south-lebanon-evacuation

After Israel's invasion, many in southern Lebanon worry they'll never go home

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (43+ words) WBUR - In a small Lebanese town, grief and fear follow the Michigan synagogue attack - Despite a ceasefire, Israel has demolished villages in southern Lebanon - Iranians debate whether the war is worth it...

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wbur. org > hereandnow > 03/30/2026 > israel-southern-lebanon

Israel expands invasion of Southern Lebanon

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (52+ words) WBUR Along with the war Israel and the U. S. are waging in Iran, Israel has been striking southern Lebanon. Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with longtime Middle East correspondent Borzou Daragahi. This segment airs on March 30, 2026. Audio will be available after…...

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wbur. org > news > 03/25/2026 > weekend-salem-film-fest-musical-suffs

5 things to do this weekend, including the musical 'Suffs' and Salem Film Fest

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1164+ words) WBUR While it might not feel like spring, the season is officially here on our doorsteps. We're seeing an abundance of creatively rich events appearing on our calendars. Visit the Salem Film Festival to watch documentaries from across the globe,…...

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wbur. org > onpoint > 03/16/2026 > israels-endgame-in-iran

Israel's endgame in Iran

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (140+ words) Israel and the U. S. are fighting the Iran war together " but they may not have the same goals. What's Israel's strategy? Lazar Berman, diplomatic reporter at The Times of Israel. Daniel Kurtzer, professor of Middle East Policy Studies at Princeton University's…...

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wbur. org > hereandnow > 01/02/2026 > quaker-aid-group-gaza

Israel bans Quaker aid group that's worked with Palestinians in Gaza since 1948

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (155+ words) WBUR More than three dozen aid organizations will soon be barred from Gaza. The groups refused to meet demands set by the Israeli government by a Jan. 1 deadline. The American Friends Service Committee is one of those organizations. It said…...

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wbur. org > hereandnow > 12/11/2025 > israeli-hostage-remains

Who is the last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza?

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (144+ words) Here & Now "s Robin Young talks with Associated Press reporter Julia Frankel, who has spoken to the family of Ran Gvili. Gvili is the last Israeli hostage in Gaza, and his family is awaiting the. .. Here & Now"s Robin Young…...

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wbur. org > hereandnow > 10/30/2025 > gaza-health-care-worker

Health care worker in Gaza shares experience in Israeli prison

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (180+ words) Mohammed Abu Moussa, a radiology technician at Nasser Hospital in Gaza, was released from Israeli detention after being held for 20 months. Here & Now's Lisa Mullins speaks with him about his. .. Mohammed Abu Moussa, a radiology technician at Nasser Hospital in…...

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wbur. org > hereandnow > 07/22/2025 > gaza-hunger-israel

Hunger intensifies in Gaza as President Trump signals frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (116+ words) Israel has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza as Gaza's population of two million people is crammed into just 12% of the territory's land. Hunger is rampant, and at least 875 Palestinians have been killed while seeking food aid. Meanwhile, President Trump…...

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wbur. org > hereandnow > 05/16/2025 > israel-strikes-gaza

Israeli strikes on Gaza continue

11+ mon, 4+ week ago  (116+ words) The Israeli Military has continued to strike targets in Gaza, with over 100 reported killed in an offensive in the southern city of Khan Younis on Thursday. This all comes as President Trump's visit to the Middle East wraps up with…...