The relationship between the White House and Arab Americans and Muslims is fraught because of President Biden’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza,
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This isn’t the first time the U.S. and Israel have disagreed over Gaza
The U.S. and Israel are close allies, but they’ve had sharp disagreements. Are the current differences over the war in Gaza a short-term dispute or a fundamental change in the relationship?
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World Central Kitchen pauses Gaza aid, as Netanyahu acknowledges an ‘unintended hit’
The international food charity announced it was pausing aid operations after it said an Israeli airstrike killed seven of its workers in Gaza.
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The White House plans a smaller Ramadan gathering as the war in Gaza continues
White House officials appear to be trying to hold an event that will both reflect the somber mood in the Muslim community because of the war and also curb the possibility of protests.
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Biden speaks with Netanyahu as tensions rise over the war in Gaza
National security adviser Jake Sullivan described a “business-like” meeting between two leaders with different perspectives about the proposed military operation for the city of Rafah in Gaza.
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Photos: The 5-month mark passes as the humanitarian crisis grows in Gaza
Ramadan begins as five months of war passes in Gaza. Countries including Jordan, Sweden, Canada and the U.S. continue to contribute aid to help with the growing humanitarian crisis.
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A march on Jerusalem, with freed hostages and families demanding a deal
Families of the dozens of hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza and their supporters embarked on a four-day march to Jerusalem to push officials to secure a deal for their loved ones’ release.
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Biden says there could be a cease-fire in Gaza by Monday. Talks are still ongoing
Negotiators have been trying to reach a deal on a temporary cease-fire to to move hostages held in Gaza out of the territory. President Biden says he’s optimistic the cease-fire could begin in a week.
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Israeli forces enter main hospital in southern Gaza after prolonged standoff
The raid came a day after the army sought to evacuate thousands of displaced people who had taken shelter at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
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Rafah was supposed to offer refuge. Now, the city waits for a possible Israeli attack
Roughly 1.4 million Palestinians sheltering in Rafah are bracing for a potential Israeli assault, but hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough as negotiators work to secure a cease-fire.
