Military
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.
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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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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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Israel says it’s ‘expanding’ ground activities in Gaza as internet blackout takes hold
Internet and phone service were out in Gaza after a barrage of airstrikes, a Palestinian telecommunications company reported.
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The Middle East crisis is stirring up a ‘tsunami’ of mental health woes
The Israel-Gaza conflict is likely to leave people in the region struggling with trauma-related mental health symptoms for a long time to come.
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UN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings rise
The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has warned that without immediate deliveries of fuel it will soon have to sharply cut back relief operations across the Gaza Strip.
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Palestinian Americans on the Israel-Hamas war: ‘We’re not even allowed to grieve’
The dozen Palestinian Americans NPR talked to from around the U.S. say they are mourning Gaza, while feeling completely abandoned by their country.
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