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Gaza mediators and others warn Israel of disaster if it launches a ground invasion on crowded Rafah

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RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Israel’s neighbors and key mediators warned Saturday of disaster and repercussions if its military launches a ground invasion in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, where Israel says remaining Hamas strongholds are located — along with over half the besieged territory’s population. Israeli airstrikes killed at least 44 Palestinians — including more … Read more

International mediators push for longer pause in Gaza for more hostage releases

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Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave AMMAN, Jordan — As the humanitarian pause in combat in Gaza entered its fifth day Tuesday and more Israeli hostages were exchanged for Palestinian prisoners, international mediators pushed for an even longer break in the conflict. The two sides have agreed to a 48-hour extension of the … Read more