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NPR: The Latest on the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Proposal and Attacks on Rafah

It has been a whiplash day in Gaza. Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal with Israel, but the Israeli cabinet has vowed...

The Washington Post: Israel to Press Attack on Rafah as it Negotiates Possible Cease-fire Deal

Hamas said Monday it agreed to a Qatari-Egyptian cease-fire proposal and Israel said it would send meditators to...

Devex: Sudan Visa Curbs Fuel Risk That 'Millions Will Die,' Aid Groups Warn

Aid organizations preparing for famine in war-ravaged Sudan are warning that “millions will die” unless governments act...

NPR: A 100-degree Heat Wave in Gaza Offers a Sweltering Glimpse of a Tough Summer to Come

For two sweltering days this week, as temperatures topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit, Mohammad Ayash's tent had become...

The National News: Boost in Gaza Aid Puts Focus on Safety of Humanitarian Workers Delivering Supplies

British officials said supply ship Cardigan Bay would provide the US military offshore accommodation for its Gaza...

Devex: USAID Has Received a Multibillion Cash Injection. What Next?

President Joe Biden has signed a $95 billion national security bill into law — unlocking not just wartime support for...