Shumita Basu

Let's turn now to Gaza. Israel's defense minister is saying it plans to expand its military offensive, seize large areas of the enclave, and evacuate people in combat zones. The defense minister also urged Palestinians to remove Hamas from power. This comes on the heels of thousands of Palestinians protesting Hamas last week, holding demonstrations in the streets.

Let's turn now to Gaza. Israel's defense minister is saying it plans to expand its military offensive, seize large areas of the enclave, and evacuate people in combat zones. The defense minister also urged Palestinians to remove Hamas from power. This comes on the heels of thousands of Palestinians protesting Hamas last week, holding demonstrations in the streets.

NPR reports that some people chanted that Hamas are terrorists, while another chant called for the militant group to get out. And it calls this a rare show of discontent, the first major protests in Gaza against Hamas since the war began more than a year ago. We reached out to Daniel Astran, an international correspondent in the Middle East for NPR, to tell us what's happening.

NPR reports that some people chanted that Hamas are terrorists, while another chant called for the militant group to get out. And it calls this a rare show of discontent, the first major protests in Gaza against Hamas since the war began more than a year ago. We reached out to Daniel Astran, an international correspondent in the Middle East for NPR, to tell us what's happening.

NPR reports that some people chanted that Hamas are terrorists, while another chant called for the militant group to get out. And it calls this a rare show of discontent, the first major protests in Gaza against Hamas since the war began more than a year ago. We reached out to Daniel Astran, an international correspondent in the Middle East for NPR, to tell us what's happening.

Typically, Estrin said, Hamas does not tolerate protests without consequences.

Typically, Estrin said, Hamas does not tolerate protests without consequences.

Typically, Estrin said, Hamas does not tolerate protests without consequences.

The protests have subsided at the moment. There are reports that one protester was killed by Hamas, but NPR couldn't independently verify that information. In recent days, Israel and Hamas have signaled openness to a new ceasefire deal. That comes after Israel broke the ceasefire on March 18th, with surprise airstrikes resuming in Gaza and ground troops increasing their presence.

The protests have subsided at the moment. There are reports that one protester was killed by Hamas, but NPR couldn't independently verify that information. In recent days, Israel and Hamas have signaled openness to a new ceasefire deal. That comes after Israel broke the ceasefire on March 18th, with surprise airstrikes resuming in Gaza and ground troops increasing their presence.

The protests have subsided at the moment. There are reports that one protester was killed by Hamas, but NPR couldn't independently verify that information. In recent days, Israel and Hamas have signaled openness to a new ceasefire deal. That comes after Israel broke the ceasefire on March 18th, with surprise airstrikes resuming in Gaza and ground troops increasing their presence.

Meanwhile, CNN reports all bakeries in Gaza have shut down as a result of an Israeli blockade on aid, which some say will deepen famine conditions. Many people are reportedly going hungry as the holy Muslim month of Ramadan drew to a close. And as many Palestinians protested, Israelis have also hit the street to protest their government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions.

Meanwhile, CNN reports all bakeries in Gaza have shut down as a result of an Israeli blockade on aid, which some say will deepen famine conditions. Many people are reportedly going hungry as the holy Muslim month of Ramadan drew to a close. And as many Palestinians protested, Israelis have also hit the street to protest their government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions.

Meanwhile, CNN reports all bakeries in Gaza have shut down as a result of an Israeli blockade on aid, which some say will deepen famine conditions. Many people are reportedly going hungry as the holy Muslim month of Ramadan drew to a close. And as many Palestinians protested, Israelis have also hit the street to protest their government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions.

Estrin said that it's unclear what will happen with this pressure mounting on all sides.

Estrin said that it's unclear what will happen with this pressure mounting on all sides.

Estrin said that it's unclear what will happen with this pressure mounting on all sides.

Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione. Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan. Mangione, who has gotten support from many Americans who are angry with the health care system, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione. Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan. Mangione, who has gotten support from many Americans who are angry with the health care system, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione. Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan. Mangione, who has gotten support from many Americans who are angry with the health care system, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.