Jane Arraf
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Trapped in Rafah, U.S. medical volunteers say they can't save lives and can't evacuate
At the European Hospital in Rafah, there are shortages of pain medication, antibiotics, even bandages, American volunteers say they are unable to save lives — and unable to evacuate to safety.
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U.S. says military pier will increase aid to Gaza. Humanitarian groups have doubts
A pier for the delivery of food and other supplies to Gaza is complete and is expected to be installed off the coast of Gaza in the coming days. Aid groups say there are a lot of unanswered questions.
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At a hospital in Rafah, American medical teams are reporting the worst
Israel's closure of the main border crossing with Gaza has trapped American medical teams in Rafah while aid officials report an ever worsening crisis. Doctors have to decide who lives and who dies.
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Electronic warfare is interfering with GPS in areas of Gaza
Electronic warfare connected to the conflict in Gaza is interfering with the global positioning system in a large part of the region.
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What is known about Jordan's role in downing Iranian drones
While Israel and the U.S. trumpet their success at shooting down Iran's drone and missile barrage, neighboring Jordan has been coy about the role it played in downing projectiles.
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Iran blames Israel for blast that hit its consulate in Damascus
Iran says Israel has killed one its most senior commanders in Syria's capital. It's believed to be the highest level assassination of an Iranian military leader since the war in Gaza began.
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International Court of Justice orders Israel to allow more aid into Gaza
The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to make sure than more aid is allowed into Gaza. The court says famine isn't just imminent, but has already set in, which Israel denies.
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21 years after her death in Gaza, Palestinians remember U.S. activist Rachel Corrie
The 23-year-old was crushed by an Israeli army bulldozer as she protested the demolition of homes in Gaza in 2003. Her memory remains cherished among Palestinians, including the family she lived with.
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In Jordan, American companies see boycotts sparked by the U.S.'s support for Israel
Consumers are boycotting U.S. products and companies to protest Washington's support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
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Aboard Jordan's aid airdrop over Gaza, a last resort for relief to Palestinians there
NPR flew along as the Jordanian air force dropped pallets of boxes of much-needed aid attached to parachutes into the Gaza Strip.