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As hunger stalks Gaza, humanitarian aid is politicized in Israel
Aid organizations warn pockets of people in Gaza are already starving. But, in Israel, a small movement of protesters have been trying to block aid trucks from entering the Gaza Strip.
Israeli military operation in Rafah 'cannot proceed,' U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield told NPR that under the current conditions, Israeli military operations in Rafah would "dramatically exacerbate the humanitarian emergency."
Israeli strikes kill 44 Palestinians in Rafah
A hospital official and AP journalists say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 44 Palestinians in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Minneapolis overrides mayor's veto of cease-fire resolution
The symbolic resolution calls for an immediate and permanent cease-fire; humanitarian aid; an end to U.S. military funding to Israel; and the release of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas and the release of Palestinians held in Israeli military prisons.
U.S. Department of Education launches investigation of Edina school district
The case comes after two Edina High School students filed a federal complaint late last year, alleging the school district discriminated against them when they were suspended for using a pro-Palestinian chant during a walkout to protest the Israel-Hamas war.
Hamas gave a 'positive' response to a Gaza cease-fire proposal, Qatar says
Hamas’ reaction was generally “positive” but it still insists on a permanent cease-fire and full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, which Israel has rejected. The U.S. will discuss it with Israel.
King Charles is being treated for cancer
King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and began treatment Monday, Buckingham Palace says.
Lunar New Year traditions evolve in the Asian diaspora
While Lunar New Year traditions have been carried on for years in Asia, festivities for members of the Asian diaspora have evolved as celebrants welcome in loved ones from other cultures.