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We came to a refugee camp in Jordan to ask what is on people’s minds, as war and violence unfold in places that may be miles away, but that feel central to their identities. (Image credit: Ayman Oghanna for NPR) Read More at NPR

Geert Wilders, who has made a name for himself through his anti-Islam and anti-European Union rhetoric, appears to be in the lead in the Netherlands’ election with the most parliamentary seats. (Image credit: Carl Court/Getty Images) Read More at NPR

The deal to pause the fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners hit a last-minute snag. (Image credit: John MacDougall/AFP via Getty Images) Read More at NPR

The United Nations hopes to use an expected pause in the war between Hamas and Israel to get more aid into Gaza — where women and children are bearing the brunt of Israel’s operation. Read More at NPR

NPR’s Juana Summers speaks with Moshe Lavi, the brother-in-law of Omri Miran, who was kidnapped from his kibbutz by Hamas on Oct. 7. Read More at NPR

Romi Gonen, 23, was wounded and taken hostage during the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack. Her sister Yarden and other relatives are awaiting word if Romi will be released as part of a negotiated hostage deal. (Image credit: Gonen Family) Read More at NPR

As aid trucks slowly make their way into Gaza, another gate at Rafah is for people departing the besieged territory — the only exit for those permitted to leave, including the critically wounded. (Image credit: Aya Batrawy/NPR) Read More at NPR

Hamas and Israel agreed to a four-day pause in fighting and to release at least 50 Israeli hostages held in Gaza and 150 Palestinians held by Israel, beginning as early as Thursday. (Image credit: Oded Balilty/AP) Read More at NPR

The South Korean announcement — which will likely infuriate North Korea — came hours after the North claimed to have placed a military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. (Image credit: uncredited/AP) Read More at NPR

Unilateral disengagement was Ehud Olmert’s brainchild. NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with the former Israeli prime minister about how he views that plan now. Read More at NPR