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After the Cease-Fire, Gaza Wakes to a Sea of Rubble
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Israel's Military Inflicted a Heavy Toll. But Did It Achieve Its Aim?

Israel's Military Inflicted a Heavy Toll. But Did It Achieve Its Aim?

By Patrick Kingsley and Ronen Bergman

Israel's military says its airstrikes killed dozens of senior Hamas operatives and destroyed critical military infrastructure. But victory is hard to measure.

After the Cease-Fire, Gaza Wakes to a Sea of Rubble

After the Cease-Fire, Gaza Wakes to a Sea of Rubble

By Patrick Kingsley and Iyad Abuheweila

In addition to relief, some residents felt a sense of déjà vu, having survived several recent wars with Israel. After each war, it takes years for Gaza to recover.

How Andrew Yang Won Over Ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn

How Andrew Yang Won Over Ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn

By Liam Stack

A slew of influential Jewish leaders endorsed Mr. Yang, motivated by one overriding issue: "Yeshivas, yeshivas, yeshivas."

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Celebrations Take Place in Gaza After Cease-Fire

Video Video: Celebrations Take Place in Gaza After Cease-Fire

By The Associated Press

Celebrations broke out in Gaza after Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease-fire on Thursday. The truce comes after more than 10 days of fighting that has taken hundreds of lives.

Small Skirmish at Aqsa Mosque, Despite Israel and Hamas Cease-Fire

Video Video: Small Skirmish at Aqsa Mosque, Despite Israel and Hamas Cease-Fire

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Amid celebrations at the Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Friday afternoon, a small skirmish broke out outside the compound.

Biden Awards Medal of Honor to Korean War Veteran

Video Video: Biden Awards Medal of Honor to Korean War Veteran

By The Associated Press

President Biden awarded Col. Ralph Puckett Jr., a 93-year-old Korean War hero, the Medal of Honor on Friday. The ceremony was done in conjunction with a visit by the president of South Korea.

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