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Families of hostages held in Gaza for 100 days hold 24-hour 'bring them home' rally

5:47am January 14, 2024

by The Associated Press

The families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip kicked off a 24-hour rally in Tel Aviv Saturday night, calling on the government to bring their loved ones home after 100 days spent in Hamas captivity.

At the March on Washington for Gaza, thousands of demonstrators rallied in support of a cease-fire in Gaza and an end for U.S. aid for Israel.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in D.C. march to demand cease-fire in Gaza

9:15pm January 13, 2024

Protesters on Saturday called for an end to U.S. funding for Israel and for Israel to be held accountable for what organizers say are violations of international law.

Palestinians mourn relatives killed in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in Rafah, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.

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More than 30 Palestinians reported killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip

6:03am January 13, 2024

by The Associated Press

More than 30 Palestinians, including young children, were killed in two Israeli airstrikes overnight into Saturday in the Gaza Strip, officials said.

Judges and parties stand up during a hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, Friday. The United Nations' court opened hearings Thursday into South Africa's allegation that Israel's war with Hamas amounts to genocide against Palestinians, a claim that Israel strongly denies.

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3 things to know about the genocide case against Israel in The Hague

8:55am January 12, 2024

by Rob Schmitz

Legal teams from South Africa, the plaintiff, and Israel, the defendant, presented their arguments in two days of hearings before the International Court of Justice.

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British jurist Malcolm Shaw, right, legal adviser to Israel's Foreign Ministry Tal Becker, left, look on during the opening of the hearings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.

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Israel defends itself at the U.N.'s top court against allegations of genocide

5:39am January 12, 2024

by The Associated Press

Accused of committing genocide against Palestinians, Israel defended its war in Gaza at the United Nations' highest court Friday.

As the war between Hamas and Israel continues, Palestinian women and girls are often unable to find needed menstrual products — and even running water and toilets.

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Another layer of misery: Women in Gaza struggle to find menstrual pads, running water

4:44pm January 11, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of women are struggling without access to pads, running water or bathrooms in Gaza.

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Injured Palestinians arrive at al-Shifa Hospital following Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, central Gaza Strip, on Oct. 16, 2023.

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South Africa tells the U.N. top court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

1:02pm January 11, 2024

by The Associated Press

In a landmark case that strikes at the heart of Israel's national identity, South Africa pleaded Thursday with the U.N.'s top court to order an immediate halt to Israeli military operations in Gaza.

Dr. Seema Jilani treats a baby at al-Aqsa hospital in Gaza.

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This American is one of the few allowed into Gaza. This is the horror she saw

5:01am January 11, 2024

Dr. Seema Jilani spent two weeks at al-Aqsa hospital, where she saw horrors that include "the most nightmarish thing I've ever seen."

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Udi Goren is among the families and supporters of Israelis held in Gaza who are protesting outside Israel's military headquarters, demanding that Israel change its war strategy.

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Israelis are increasingly questioning what war in Gaza can achieve

5:00am January 11, 2024

by Daniel Estrin

Israel's prime minister has vowed to fight until the "definitive victory over Hamas." But Israelis are wrestling with the question of what kind of military victory can be achieved.

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Palestinians line up for free food during the ongoing Israeli air and ground offensive on the Gaza Strip in Rafah on Tuesday.

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In Israel, Blinken looks to planning for a post-war Gaza as bombardments rage on

1:06pm January 09, 2024

by The Associated Press

Blinken said four Arab nations and Turkey promise to help rebuild Gaza. But they want to see steps toward creation of a Palestinian state, which Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed not to allow.