NPR for Northern, Central and Eastern Kentucky

Support WEKU!

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

Due to a major equipment failure, WEKU is temporarily broadcasting BBC and NPR National News programs in place of our current schedule. We are working to fix the transmission. Thank you for your patience and support during this challenging time.

NPR News

Hunger intensifies in Gaza as President Trump signals frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published July 22, 2025 at 11:46 AM EDT

Israel has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza as Gaza’s population of two million people is crammed into just 12% of the territory’s land. Hunger is rampant, and at least 875 Palestinians have been killed while seeking food aid.

Meanwhile, President Trump has signaled frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he pushes for a regional cease-fire.

Michael Koplow, chief policy officer at the Israel Policy Forum, talks with host Anthony Brooks.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

NPR News

Here & Now Newsroom

Support nonprofit, fact-based public service journalism

WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation.

Contribute now

Related Content

The Commonwealth

Trump administration approves public FEMA assistance for April storms, May tornadoes

Shepherd Snyder

Local governments are getting federal funds to help them build back from recent disasters after a months-long wait.
NPR News

U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from Olympic women's sports

The Associated Press

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee tells the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports that it has an "obligation to comply" with an executive order issued by President Trump.
NPR News

U.S. withdraws from U.N. cultural agency over 'divisive social and cultural causes'

Juliana Kim

U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the U.S. took issue with UNESCO's focus on the U.N.'s sustainable development goals and the decision to include Palestine as a member state.
The Commonwealth

Trump Administration ends freeze on summer, after-school programs in Kentucky

John McGary

The Trump Administration froze more than $6 billion in congressionally approved funds while programs were investigated to make sure they reflect the president’s priorities.
Breonna Taylor's family lawyer speaks about ex-police officer's sentencing

Ari Shapiro

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump about the sentencing of a former police officer involved in the raid that killed Breonna Taylor.