Iranian missiles hit Israeli military sites, visuals show

Some Iranian missiles broke through Israeli and allied air defenses to strike or land near at least three military and intelligence installations.

By Meg Kelly, Imogen Piper and Evan HillOctober 4, 2024

Israel likely used U.S.-made 2,000-pound bombs in Nasrallah strike, visuals show

Videos shared by the IDF show fighter jets they say were involved in the Nasrallah operation carrying BLU-109s, an American-made 2,000-pound munition.

By Abbie Cheeseman, Meg Kelly and Imogen PiperSeptember 29, 2024

Israeli forces shove at least four men off West Bank roof, videos show

The Israel Defense Forces are investigating the episode, which it said went against “IDF values.” The United States has called for an investigation. 

By Meg Kelly, Bryan Pietsch and Jonathan BaranSeptember 20, 2024

New audio disputes ruling that stripped Jordan Chiles of Olympic medal

A Post analysis of audio and visual evidence shows the U.S. gymnast’s coach initiated the inquiry into her score within the required one-minute timeframe.

By Jonathan Baran and Emily GiambalvoSeptember 19, 2024
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New video, witnesses challenge Israel’s account of U.S. activist’s killing

The IDF said Aysenur Eygi was shot “unintentionally” during a “violent riot.” A Post analysis shows clashes had subsided and protesters had retreated.

By Miriam Berger, Loveday Morris, Meg Kelly, Jarrett Ley and Sufian TahaSeptember 11, 2024

How China extended its repression into an American city

Events in San Francisco illustrate how the Chinese Communist Party is willing to target people exercising their First Amendment rights in an American city.

By Shibani Mahtani, Meg Kelly, Cate Brown, Cate Cadell, Ellen Nakashima and Chris DehghanpoorSeptember 3, 2024

Ukraine has captured more than 200 Russian soldiers in Kursk offensive, videos show

Visuals verified by The Post show more than 240 Russian prisoners, which analysts say appear to include conscripts with minimal fighting experience.

By Sarah Cahlan, Evan Hill, Imogen Piper, Isabelle Khurshudyan and Anastacia GalouchkaAugust 25, 2024

Republicans flood TV with misleading ads about immigration, border

The Washington Post analyzed more than 700 campaign ads that mention immigration to see how the issue is being presented to voters.

By Azi Paybarah, Clara Ence Morse, Jonathan Baran, James O'Toole and Irfan UraizeeAugust 18, 2024

How an Israeli hostage rescue that left scores of Palestinians dead unfolded

A review of videos of the June 8 raid in Nuseirat shows the Israeli military employed heavy airstrikes on a dense residential area for nearly four hours

By Imogen Piper, Evan Hill, Sarah Cahlan, Hajar Harb, Hazem Balousha , Miriam Berger, Loveday Morris and Brian MonroeAugust 13, 2024

Local police complained about Secret Service after Trump rally shooting, videos show

Body-cam footage released Thursday shows local police searching for Thomas Matthew Crooks in the moments before he opened fire.

By Shawn Boburg, Jon Swaine and Jonathan BaranAugust 8, 2024
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‘We lost sight of him’: Radio traffic shows failed search for Trump rally shooter

A disjointed communications system on the day of the rally hampered the Secret Service’s ability to grasp the threat in real time, a Post examination found.

By Shawn Boburg, Samuel Oakford and Devlin BarrettAugust 3, 2024

Trump rally gunman stopped firing after local officer shot at him

Thomas Matthew Crooks temporarily recoiled from his rooftop perch and did not shoot again before he was killed by a Secret Service countersniper.

By Samuel Oakford, Shawn Boburg, Jonathan Baran, Jarrett Ley, Evan Hill and Devlin BarrettJuly 30, 2024

Va. health staff failed Irvo Otieno as he suffocated, experts say

A new analysis of surveillance footage identified apparent lapses in the response by Central State clinical staff.

By Samuel OakfordJuly 26, 2024

Obstructed view may have delayed sniper response at Trump rally

A 3D analysis by The Washington Post found two countersniper teams likely had difficulty seeing the gunman before he fired.

By Samuel Oakford, Aaron Steckelberg, Evan Hill, Jarrett Ley, Jonathan Baran, Alex Horton and Samuel GranadosJuly 16, 2024

Russia and North Korea’s military deal formalizes a bustling arms trade

Russian trade data shows how cash-strapped Pyongyang is transporting shipping containers to munitions-hungry Moscow to help it sustain its war against Ukraine.

By Joyce Sohyun Lee and Michelle Ye Hee LeeJune 22, 2024

Mapping Israel’s expanding battle for Rafah, a test of U.S. red lines

Israel’s military confirmed it is operating in central Rafah. Videos and satellite imagery show forces pushing into populated areas, razing scores of buildings.

By Joyce Sohyun Lee, Jarrett Ley, Loveday Morris, Samuel Granados, Hazem Balousha and Hajar Harb May 31, 2024

With Europe’s support, North African nations push migrants to the desert

Europe backs aggressive operations by governments in North Africa that lead to migrants being dumped in barren deserts, a joint investigation shows.

By Anthony Faiola, Imogen Piper, Joyce Sohyun Lee, Klaas van Dijken, Maud Jullien and May BulmanMay 20, 2024

Despite warnings of violence at UCLA, police didn’t step in for over 3 hours

Faculty had raised alarms in the days before the attack on pro-Palestinian protesters. That night, one witness called emergency services 11 times before police intervened.

By Jon Swaine, Hannah Natanson, Joyce Sohyun Lee, Sarah Cahlan and Jonathan BaranMay 11, 2024

Israel’s offensive is destroying Gaza’s ability to grow its own food

Israeli airstrikes and bulldozers have destroyed key parts of Gaza’s food infrastructure, including agricultural land, olive and fruit trees, and greenhouses.

By Nilo Tabrizy, Imogen Piper and Miriam BergerMay 3, 2024

Iran expands public crackdown on women and girls, sparking public anger

The new wave of repression appears to be one of the most significant efforts to roll back perceived social gains in the aftermath of the 2022 protest movement.

By Susannah George, Nilo Tabrizy and Jonathan BaranApril 25, 2024