Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Worsens Amid Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Push: What to Know

Human rights organizations and residents describe the situation in the enclave as getting more desperate. Here is a closer look.

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The struggle to reunite children with families in war-torn Gaza

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday warned of primary challenges for Republican incumbents in the state Legislature amid an ongoing battle over the Texas House Speakership. “Texans ...
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Israel kills Hamas commander who led heinous Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz killed in drone attack: IDF

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