Hamas presented a proposal that mediators would discuss with Israel in the coming days and mediators are expected to meet Wednesday with the Hamas delegation.
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Netanyahu rival’s visit to U.S. highlights cracks within Israel’s wartime leadership
Benny Gantz is scheduled to meet on Monday with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and national security adviser Jake Sullivan, according to his National Unity Party.
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U.S. says Israel agreed to framework for Gaza cease-fire and Hamas now must decide
The Israelis ‘have more or less accepted’ the proposal, which includes the six-week cease-fire as well as the release of hostages considered to be vulnerable.
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U.S. military airdrops thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency aid operation
The airdrops will help address the dire situation in Gaza, but they are no replacement for trucks, which can transport far more aid more effectively.
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Biden approves military airdrops of aid into Gaza after chaotic encounter left more than 100 dead
The president says the U.S. is looking into other ways to get more aid to Palestinians.
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Peace activists urge protest votes in Maine’s Democratic primary
The Maine Coalition for Palestine is urging people to write-in ‘ceasefire’ on presidential primary ballots Tuesday to protest President Biden’s support for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
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Gaza doctor says 80% of wounds at his hospital were from gunfire after aid convoy attacked
At least 112 Palestinians were killed and more than 750 others were injured Thursday, according to health officials, when witnesses said Israeli troops opened fire as huge crowds raced to pull goods off an aid convoy.
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Palestinians say Israeli troops fired at people seeking food, killing dozens; Israel says stampede caused shooting
More than 100 people were killed in the chaos, bringing the death toll since the start of the Israel-Hamas war to more than 30,000, according to health officials.
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Israel and Hamas indicate no Gaza cease-fire deal is imminent
Negotiators have been working to broker a cease-fire that would see Hamas free some of the dozens of hostages it holds in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, a 6-week halt in fighting and an increase in aid deliveries to Gaza.
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U.S. Air Force member dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in D.C.
D.C. police confirmed the man was pronounced dead at a hospital Sunday night and identified him as 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell of San Antonio.