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World Dec 24

Palestinians mark Christmas in Bethlehem while navigating life during conflict

Thousands flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve, the spot where Christians believe Jesus was born. It's in the occupied West Bank, and celebrations were canceled over the last two years because of the Israel-Hamas war. Producer Karl Bostic…

World Dec 22

How Israeli communities scarred by Oct. 7 celebrated Hanukkah

For millions of Jews around the world, Hanukkah ended Monday evening at nightfall. A holiday centered on dedication and perseverance, the Festival of Lights is particularly special in Israel, and especially for survivors of Oct. 7, their families and the…

World Dec 02

'From Hell to Heaven': American describes teen son's release from Israeli jail

The day before Thanksgiving was the real celebration for an American family living in the occupied West Bank. Mohammed Ibrahim was released after nearly 10 months in an Israeli prison. The 16-year-old was arrested in February for allegedly throwing stones…

World Oct 29

Palestinians say bodies and detainees returned by Israel show signs of torture and abuse

As part of the latest ceasefire deal, Israel has released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees and the bodies of nearly 200. Many of the dead show what Palestinian officials and relatives say are signs of torture and abuse. Special…

World Oct 16

How Israelis are working to process the collective trauma of the Oct. 7 attacks

The wounds of war are not just physical. They can be as severe mentally as any gunshot or explosive scarring. The levels of trauma across Israel following Oct. 7 have plunged it into a mental health crisis. With a shortage…

World Oct 09

Gazans and Israelis celebrate ceasefire deal with hopes for lasting peace

Israel and Hamas signed the agreement President Trump proposed to pause their devastating two-year war in Gaza. Under the terms, Hamas will release all 20 living hostages in the coming days in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, while the Israeli military…

World Oct 06

More Israeli reservists are refusing military deployment to Gaza

A new poll finds that two-thirds of Israelis say the time has come to end the war in Gaza. It's the highest number since the beginning of the war nearly two years ago. That divide in Israeli society is reflected…

World Aug 29

Frustrations rise in Israel as war endures and hostages remain in Gaza

Israel said it recovered the body of a hostage kidnapped and killed during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks, along with the remains of another hostage it did not identify. The announcement was yet another reminder of how the country lives in…

World Feb 04

Nir Oz begins long process of rebuilding from Oct. 7 attacks

There are many kibbutzes that border Gaza and were attacked on Oct. 7 by Hamas. One with perhaps the highest death toll and greatest destruction is Nir Oz. As some of its members were released this past weekend after nearly…

World Dec 25

Why Northern Israel residents are hesitant about returning home after 14 months of war

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has brought relative calm in northern Israel, but the road to recovery is long. Tens of thousands have been displaced due to Hezbollah’s rocket attacks. Producer Karl Bostic traveled to Metula and Kiryat Shmona…

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