Israel bombs Gaza and Hamas aims rockets at Israel as top U.S. diplomat departs region. But now-expired truce saw scores of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners freed.| Los Angeles Times
This moment in the Israel-Hamas saga can be glimpsed in the fate of two fathers, strangers who share misfortunes brought on by larger powers and are now left to find their way| Los Angeles Times
As the Palestinian militant group Hamas frees more hostages amid a temporary truce with Israel, a harrowing glimpse of captivity in war-torn Gaza emerges.| Los Angeles Times
A Times special correspondent in Gaza offers a personal account of living in a place where nowhere feels safe.| Los Angeles Times
The closure of schools has removed a key social outlet for young people as they grapple with war, hunger and displacement.| Los Angeles Times
Throughout history, dehumanization preceded and justified atrocities. And the hungrier and more deprived people become, the less 'like us' they appear.| Los Angeles Times
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Violence surges in the West Bank as Israel increases raids to root out militants. Palestinians say the military is using the war as an excuse to crack down.| Los Angeles Times
A forensic investigator in Tel Aviv works to reassemble remains of victims of Hamas militants, trying to understand the causes of death and the underlying cruelty.| Los Angeles Times
Ongoing coverage of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.| Los Angeles Times