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This week: 312 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,254 Palestinians in Gaza. A mass funeral was held in Gaza. Israel raided Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. Israel escalated strikes in Lebanon. Israel has killed at least 73,305 Palestinians in Gaz ...  Show more

Brief: As Israel continues striking Gaza, will Hamas disarm?

This week: 305 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,222 Palestinians in Gaza. The US announced a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza as Israel continued its strikes there. Israel has killed at least 73,305 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: N ...  Show more

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