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When Fighting Erupts Between Israel and Hamas, the Question of War Crimes Follows
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Grief Mounts as Efforts to Ease Israel-Hamas Fight Falter

Grief Mounts as Efforts to Ease Israel-Hamas Fight Falter

By Iyad Abuheweila and Patrick Kingsley

The diplomatic wrangling came as at least 42 Palestinians were killed early Sunday in an airstrike in Gaza City, the deadliest episode in the recent bloodshed.

When Fighting Erupts Between Israel and Hamas, the Question of War Crimes Follows

When Fighting Erupts Between Israel and Hamas, the Question of War Crimes Follows

By Declan Walsh

Civilian deaths on both sides raise urgent questions about which military actions are legal, what war crimes are being committed and who, if anyone, will be held to account.

How Eric Adams, Mayoral Candidate, Mixed Money and Political Ambition

How Eric Adams, Mayoral Candidate, Mixed Money and Political Ambition

By Michael Rothfeld

Mr. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, has called money the "enemy of politics." But his fund-raising has repeatedly pushed the boundaries of campaign-finance and ethics laws.

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For Trump, Hamas and Bibi, It Is Always Jan. 6

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For Trump, Hamas and Bibi, It Is Always Jan. 6

By Thomas L. Friedman

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Dozens More Killed in Israeli Airstrike as Gaza Violence Escalates

Video Video: Dozens More Killed in Israeli Airstrike as Gaza Violence Escalates

By Christina Kelso and Nailah Morgan

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed at least 33 people and a separate strike bombed the home of Hamas's leader. The militant group Hamas also fired rockets into Israel, as conflict continued into Sunday.

'Fighting Must Stop': U.N. Holds First Public Meeting on Gaza Conflict

Video Video: 'Fighting Must Stop': U.N. Holds First Public Meeting on Gaza Conflict

By The Associated Press

The United Nations Security Council met to discuss the crisis in Gaza and Israel on Sunday but took no action, even as members decried the violence. Palestinian and Israeli diplomats spoke at the meeting.

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