Murkowski puts blame for the deaths and destruction on Hamas and its disregard for the lives of civilians.
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Rabbis and Alaska politicians condemn attack on Israel, pledge support
Speakers at the Dena’ina Center event on Wednesday evening mourned the Israeli civilians killed and led prayers for hostages, the wounded and Israeli Defense Force soldiers.
Muslim exchange students in Juneau report warm welcome, shrug off Trump rhetoric
The Kennedy-Lugar YES Program was was created in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks to bridge religious and cultural barriers. A pair of Muslim YES exchange students report a warm welcome in Juneau as the federally funded program enters its seventh year — despite uncertainty over its fate under the Trump administration.
Banksy’s Murals Turn Up In Gaza Strip
The artist, who uses public spaces for his often-provocative murals, posted images of art created in the Gaza Strip, along with a two-minute video of life in the Palestinian territory.
As Cease-Fire Takes Hold, Big Question In Gaza Becomes What’s Next
Palestinians, Israelis and the world started looking toward the future and began asking a tough question: What’s next?
Israel’s Netanyahu Vows ‘A Continuous Campaign’ Against Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today his country’s offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip is “a continuous campaign,” a day after a cease-fire between the two sides collapsed, leading to the resumption of both rocket fire against Israel and Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Israel Resumes Gaza Strikes After Rocket Attacks
Israel said today that it had resumed targeting “terror sites” across the Gaza Strip after renewed rocket attacks on the Jewish state.
Israel, Palestinians Still Far Apart As Truce Nears End
With the clock ticking on the expiration of the latest cease-fire in Gaza, representatives of Israel and Hamas resumed talks in Cairo today but appeared divided over an Egyptian proposal to ease the closing of the territory.
Gaza Quiet After Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Extension
So far, a five-day extension to a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding, NPR’s Jackie Northam reports from Jerusalem.
Gaza Talks To Continue As Cease-Fire Between Israel, Hamas Holds
A three-day truce between Israel and Hamas appeared to hold for a second day today as negotiators planned to meet in Cairo for indirect talks on prospects of a lasting cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.