
Military
The attack potentially marking a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Israeli offensive shifts to crowded southern Gaza, driving up death toll despite evacuation orders
At least 200 Palestinians have been killed since the fighting resumed Friday morning following the weeklong truce with the territory’s ruling militant group Hamas.
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Israeli military says 10 Israelis, four Thai nationals, have been released by Hamas
The cease-fire is set to expire early Thursday. International mediators are trying to extend the deal to facilitate the release of additional hostages held by Hamas.
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Fake babies, real horror: Deepfakes from the Gaza war increase fears about AI’s power to mislead
Pictures from the Israel-Hamas war have vividly and painfully illustrated AI's potential as a propaganda tool, used to create lifelike images of carnage.
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Hamas releases third group of hostages in Gaza as part of truce deal
The Israeli hostages ranged in age from 4 to 84 and included Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old girl whose parents were killed in the Hamas attack that started the war on Oct. 7.
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Hamas to release 13 Israelis, 7 foreigners for 39 Palestinians after hours-long delay, mediators say
The last-minute delay had created a tense standoff on the second day of what's meant to be a four-day cease-fire.
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What does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas look like?
Under its terms, Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day halt in hostilities.
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Philadelphia 76ers host Thanksgiving meal for military service members and veterans
Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said it was great to serve and say ‘thank you’ to service members and veterans Monday night.
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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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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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Philly’s Veterans Village seeks to curb veteran homelessness by being ‘a template’
Veteran homelessness has decreased in recent years, but needs remain. This independent living center wants to be the model of what could be.
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Listen 2:14Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans, but challenges remain
There are still more than 33,000 homeless veterans in the U.S.
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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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Senate sidesteps Tuberville’s hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tuberville has drawn bipartisan criticism for holding up almost 400 military nominations in an effort to protest Pentagon abortion policy.
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