UK court defines 'woman'; trans women left in limbo

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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 73,349 in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Nida Ibrahim ( ...  Show more

Brief: US pauses Iran strikes, Israel continues attacking Gaza

This week: 298 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,191 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 in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Nida Ibrahim ( ...  Show more

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