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Israel's war expansion draws fire from all sides

By Jane Arraf,
Emily Kwong
Published August 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM EDT

Israel says it will take control of Gaza City, where hundreds of thousands of people are sheltering

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Jane Arraf
Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.
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Emily Kwong
Emily Kwong (she/her) is the reporter for NPR's daily science podcast, Short Wave. The podcast explores new discoveries, everyday mysteries and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, Monday through Friday.
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