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Brief: Israel extending control of land in Gaza. Trump does not rule out new hostilities with Iran.

This week, 214 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 828 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel extending control of land in Gaza. Israel continues to violate ceasefire agreement with Lebanon. Trump does not rule out new hostilities with Iran. Israel has killed at least 72,608 ...  Show more

Another Take: Was hope of aid for Gaza seized with the Freedom Flotilla?

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 11, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. The seizure of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in international waters has not deterred other aid convoys from ...  Show more

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