Military
The latest Israel-Hamas cease-fire proposal drops details of future governance of Gaza
The updated plan, crafted by Egypt and obtained by NPR, is the most recent in a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent days aimed at ending Israel's air-and-ground campaign.
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Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 U.S. troops injured in drone attack in Iraq
The latest attack on U.S. troops follows months of escalating threats and actions against American forces in the region since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
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NPR
Pope Francis mourns the rejection of peace and ‘futile logic of war’ this Christmas
In his Christmas Mass address, he said the word of God is being drowned out by the violence in Gaza. He has called for a ceasefire multiple times since the war started.
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At least 68 killed in central Gaza in airstrike, adding to weekend’s bloodshed
As Christmas Eve fell, smoke rose over the besieged territory, while in the West Bank Bethlehem was hushed, its holiday celebrations called off.
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NORAD is tracking Santa’s every move and kids can follow along
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is tracking his sleigh's global movements as Christmas Day approaches from stop to stop.
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Hamas leader visits Cairo as talks over another Gaza cease-fire gather pace
Ismail Haniyeh’s visit Wednesday is part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another cease-fire and swap of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
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Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza
The deadly shooting of three hostages who waved a white flag has added to mounting concerns about Israel's wartime conduct.
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6abc
32 protesters arrested for blocking traffic on I-76 in Center City
The group, with Jewish Voice for Peace, could be seen hanging banners that read "Let Gaza Live" and "Ceasefire Now."
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Biden takes a tougher stance on Israel’s ‘indiscriminate bombing’ of Gaza
The president's comments reflected a harder-than-usual assessment of Israel’s decisions since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.
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With Ukraine aid in peril, Zelenskyy pleads his case on Capitol Hill and at the White House
Biden's request for a $110 billion U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs is at serious risk of collapse in Congress.
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Battles rage across Gaza as Israel indicates it’s willing to fight for months or more to beat Hamas
About 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million people have been displaced within the besieged territory, where U.N. agencies say there is no safe place to flee.
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Israel presses ahead with bombarding Gaza, including areas it told Palestinians to evacuate to
The strikes came a day after the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, despite its wide support.
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The U.S. has vetoed a Gaza cease-fire resolution in the U.N. Security Council
The United States was the only country to vote against a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
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U.S. unveils war crimes charges against 4 Russian-allied troops
The indictment, unsealed in the Eastern District of Virginia, marks the first time the U.S. has brought war crimes charges in connection with the Russian assault on Ukraine.
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Sen. Tuberville drops his monthslong hold on military promotions
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., says he is dropping his hold on hundreds of military promotions.
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