As world pushes for a ceasefire in Iran and Lebanon, many Israelis support fighting

NPR | By Eleanor Beardsley

Published April 20, 2026 at 6:05 PM EDT

While President Trump presses for an end to wars in Iran and Lebanon, many Israelis believe they should keep fighting.

Eleanor Beardsley

Eleanor Beardsley began reporting from France for NPR in 2004 as a freelance journalist, following all aspects of French society, politics, economics, culture and gastronomy. Since then, she has steadily worked her way to becoming an integral part of the NPR Europe reporting team.

See stories by Eleanor Beardsley

More from Delaware Public Media

NPR Headlines

Explosion in Monaco injures 3, including Ukrainian tycoon

The Associated Press

A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco, and the attacker fled to France, local authorities said.
NPR Headlines

Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in U.S. prison for fraud conviction

The Associated Press

Guo said he came to the U.S. to destroy the Chinese Communist Party. But the judge said he instead diverted investor money to live lavishly.
Politics & Government

Bond Bill awaits vote on final day of legislative session

Bente Bouthier

Delaware’s Bond Bill heads to lawmakers for consideration on the final day of session.