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In Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes are emptying parts of an ancient city, but for residents too old or too sick to flee, staying behind is the only option.

The U.S. military said it launched strikes on Iran for downing an Apache helicopter. NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Michael Singh, a former Middle East adviser in the George W. Bush White House.

Ehud Barak withdrew Israeli forces from Lebanon in 2000, ending an occupation that lasted nearly two decades. He says that was a quagmire Israel shouldn't repeat.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, about the political incentives for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue fighting with Iran.

Trump also confirmed the two pilots were unharmed and safe.

Israel and Iran agree to stop strikes for now as President Trump says there's a "good chance" for a deal with Tehran in the coming days.

NPR's Leila Fadel asks David Schenker of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about President Trump's leverage in dealings with Israel's prime minister.

Global conflicts surged to the highest number tallied by Sweden's Uppsala security research group.

Iran's economy has been battered by sanctions for years -- but a blockade is really increasing the pain. The Iranian people are left to endure significant financial hardships.

Israel and Iran have paused their latest exchange of strikes following U.S. pressure to de-escalate, but both sides warn they will retaliate if hostilities resume.