Heavy fighting continues in Gaza, with Israel’s warplanes attacking from the air, and troops battling on the ground. U.N. officials warn of a humanitarian catastrophe. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Israel’s offensive in Gaza continues with heavy bombing from the air and troops fighting on the ground. Israeli Air Force fighter jets also attacked a series of […]
DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip — She was born at dawn in a crowded shelter here on the first day of the truce between Israel and Hamas. Her parents named her Israa — just like her mother. “Her arrival was an omen of peace,” said Israa abu Aaser, cradling her newborn. “There was quiet and […]
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Maggie Fick CAIRO/BEIRUT (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians have crammed into the Rafah area on Gaza’s border with Egypt to escape Israeli bombardments, the United Nations said on Wednesday, despite their fears that they will also not be safe there. The U.N. humanitarian office said in a report […]