Military
More hostages and prisoners are slated for release as the Gaza truce holds
On the second day of the temporary cease-fire, it is not yet clear how many captives Hamas will release nor the number of Palestinians Israel will free.
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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.
5 months ago
Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire deal with Hamas to free some hostages
The Cabinet of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved a cease-fire deal with Hamas to facilitate the release of some hostages. Hamas has not yet responded.
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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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The Gaza war’s youngest evacuees reach safety in Egypt — many without their parents
On Monday, 28 newborns were evacuated from Gaza to Egypt, after being transported from Al-Shifa Hospital. Four mothers accompanied the babies. It's not known how many of the o
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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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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 2:14International 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.
6 months ago
On Veterans Day, Biden commemorates the sacrifice made by soldiers and their families
President Biden spoke on Veterans Day about the country's "obligation" to provide veterans with adequate care, describing it a nonpartisan issue.
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Nonprofits 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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