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A deal for the release of Israeli hostages appears close, officials say
Talk of a possible deal comes as Palestinian health officials say Israeli fire hit another hospital in Gaza, and dozens of premature infants from are evacuated to Egypt.
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Patients and staff leave Gaza’s biggest hospital, and dozens are killed at a crowded refugee camp
The evacuation, which Israel says was voluntary, left behind only Israeli forces and a skeleton crew of health workers to care for those too sick to move.
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Thousands march in Jerusalem to press Israel’s government to do more to free hostages held in Gaza
The families have not rallied around a single proposal for getting their loved ones back, but pleaded for more empathy and responsiveness from the government.
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Biden-Xi meeting seen as putting rocky relations back on course, though main differences remain
Xi declared that "Planet Earth is big enough for the two countries to succeed.” Biden said the talks were constructive.
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UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for urgent humanitarian pauses and corridors in Gaza
The vote was 12-0 with the United States, United Kingdom and Russia abstaining. The resolution makes no mention of a cease-fire or Hamas’ surprise Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.
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Man arrested in the skate death of former NHL player Adam Johnson is released on bail
An unnamed man was arrested and charged with suspicion of manslaughter in connection with Johnson's death.
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Biden and Xi are meeting in San Francisco, seeking better US-China relations despite tough issues
The White House says Biden is prepared to confront Xi on difficult issues such as trade, Beijing’s burgeoning relationship with Iran and human rights concerns.
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International outcry grows over ‘unbearably desperate’ situation in Gaza hospitals
The UN and World Health organization plead in a joint statement for "decisive international action" to preserve what's left of the health care system in Gaza.
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After Hamas attack, most Israelis want Netanyahu to resign, according to poll
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was already under pressure for other problems. Now, a recent poll says 76% of Israelis want him to resign.
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Gaza’s main hospital goes dark in intense fighting as Israel’s attacks put it at odds with allies
Doctors at Shifa Hospital say five patients died including a premature baby after the last generator ran out of fuel.
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Hundreds protest at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
WHYY News saw several protesters detained by police after demonstrators began blocking entrances to the station.
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Lionel Messi wins 8th Ballon d’Or; Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí is named top female player
Messi has now won 12% of all men's Ballon d'Or trophies. Both of this year's winners are midfielders who led their national teams to long-awaited World Cup victories.
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Israeli airstrikes crush apartments in Gaza refugee camp, as ground troops battle Hamas militants
The toll from the strikes in Jabaliya camp was not immediately known. Neither side’s account could be independently confirmed.
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UN agency in Gaza says urgent cease-fire is a matter of life and death for millions of Palestinians
According to the latest figures from Gaza’s Ministry of Health, more than 8,300 people have been killed — 66% of them women and children — and tens of thousands injured.
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Red Cross says it has sent a surgery team into Gaza, as a rocket strike hits Tel Aviv
The list, released late Thursday, came in response to President Biden's comments casting doubt on the Palestinian death toll, which is compiled by a health agency in Gaza.
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