Deborah Lipstadt, the Biden administration's special envoy to combat antisemitism, reported a rise in antisemitic incidents following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, which marked a tragic escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Following Israel's decision to halt the entry of goods into the Gaza Strip, locals, including nurse Iman Saber, are facing rising costs for essential items, leading to widespread concern.

The article discusses the uncertainty faced by residents in Gaza and Israel as the first phase of a cease-fire nears its end, with inadequate progress in negotiations for future steps.