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Israel's military says hostages waved a white flag before being killed by a soldier

Israel's military says hostages waved a white flag before being killed by a soldier

The three Israelis held by Hamas were shot and killed after an Israeli soldier misidentified them as a threat as they exited a building in Gaza, according to a preliminary report by Israel's military.
by Scott Neuman and Kat Lonsdorf

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There's no Christmas in Bethlehem this year. With war in Gaza, festivities are off

There's no Christmas in Bethlehem this year. With war in Gaza, festivities are off

In a city synonymous with the birth of Jesus, Christmas is typically a time when Bethlehem is full of visitors. But with war raging, the city's Christian leaders have canceled public celebrations.
by Scott Neuman and Kat Lonsdorf

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In a 4-hour press conference, a confident Putin vows the Ukraine war will go on

In a 4-hour press conference, a confident Putin vows the Ukraine war will go on

Russian President Vladimir Putin resumed his traditional year-end press conference, after canceling last year, when Russia was doing badly on the battlefield. He combined it with a call-in program.
by Charles Maynes

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Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start

Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start

Israel's military says the system makes it more efficient and reduces collateral damage. Critics see a host of problems with the nation's use of AI, but other militaries will likely follow suit.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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Attacks on health care are on track to hit a record high in 2023. Can it be stopped?

Attacks on health care are on track to hit a record high in 2023. Can it be stopped?

The targeting of hospitals and medical workers is a fact of modern warfare — in Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Gaza and Israel. International law say such attacks are unacceptable. Are there any consequences?
by Ari Daniel

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