The expanded assault poses a deadly choice for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians – either stay in the path of Israeli forces or flee within southern Gaza with no guarantee of safety.
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Biden’s allies in Senate demand Israel reduce civilian deaths in Gaza as Congress debates aid
Sen. Bernie Sanders and a robust group of Democratic senators say they’re done ‘asking nicely’ for Israel to do more to reduce civilian casualties in its war against Hamas.
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Ambassadors to bring expert insight on Israeli-Palestinian conflict to Maine
The World Affairs Council of Maine will host a panel discussion with three retired U.S. ambassadors who have deep experience in the Middle East.
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Former U.S. ambassador arrested, accused of serving as an agent of Cuba
Manuel Rocha, 73, was arrested in Miami on Friday on a criminal complaint, said 2 people who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
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Republicans had New Yorkers lead the way in expelling George Santos. Will it help them keep the House majority?
Santos’ name is certain to pop up in key races across New York next year that could determine which party holds the House majority in 2025.
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An Israeli civilian raced to confront Palestinian attackers. He was then killed by an Israeli soldier
The killing of Yuval Castleman – who in security camera footage is seen kneeling and raising his hands to indicate he isn’t a threat – underscores what critics say is an epidemic of excessive force by Israeli soldiers, police and armed citizens.
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Florida Republican chairman refuses to resign over rape allegation, saying he is innocent
Christian Ziegler declared in an email to supporters that he and his wife, a co-founder of conservative group Moms for Liberty, are being targeted because they are ‘such loud political voices.’
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Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 billion deal that may attract regulator scrutiny
The deal will need the blessing of U.S. regulators, which have resisted more airline consolidation out of fear it could lead to higher fares.
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Italy refuses Munich museum’s request to return ancient Roman statue bought by Hitler
The statue, unearthed at a Roman villa in 1781, was returned to Italy in 1948 as part of works illegally obtained by the Nazis.
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Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions
Wilma Mankiller was the nation’s first female principal chief, leading the tribe for a decade until 1995. She focused on improving social conditions through consensus and on restoring pride in Native heritage.