Greg Myre
Stories
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U.S. gives Israel deadline to dramatically increase assistance into Gaza
U.N. agencies say over the last two weeks Israel has blocked almost all food aid from getting into northern Gaza. The Biden administration tells Israel it has 30 days to increase assistance.
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White House tells Israel to improve conditions in Gaza or face consequences
The Biden administration is telling Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days or face unspecified consequences over U.S. military aid to Israel.
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Conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah threaten Netanyahu’s grip on power
In 1996, Israel voted in prime minister Benjamin Netanyah as it battled Hamas and Hezbollahu. Nearly 30 years later, Netanyahu's own grip on power is threatened over fights with the same two groups.
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Israel's options as it wages wars on multiple fronts
Israel hit hard in its response to Iran's large missile attack. But exactly what kind of options does Israel have at a time when it’s already waging war on multiple fronts?
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National
Iran is poised to attack Israel, officials say, fueling Mideast turmoil
The threat comes as Israel launches a ground incursion against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israel killed longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in airstrikes last week.
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World
From Gaza to Ukraine, why do so many modern wars last so long?
Russia and Ukraine have fought for a decade. The Israel-Hamas war is part of a conflict dating back generations. NPR’s Greg Myre has covered both wars, and looks at why they seem to defy a solution.
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The significance of the lethal cyberattacks Israel is accused of carrying out
The explosions in Lebanon are the latest in a series of lethal attacks attributed to Israel, and carried out against its leading enemies in their heavily guarded capitals.
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World
Hezbollah pagers explode across Lebanon, causing nearly 3,000 casualties
Lebanese officials say Israel is to blame for the explosions. Hezbollah members had turned to pagers, believing they were more secure than phones. Israel has declined to comment.
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Europe
The sound of air raid sirens in Ukraine have been turned into music
A Ukrainian singer's video of her voice harmonizing to an air raid siren has become a social media symbol of defiance.
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World
Indian Prime Minister Modi visits Kyiv
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a wartime visit to Ukraine
