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    Urban Warfare in Gaza City

    The carnage continues in Gaza, where some neighborhoods are strewn with the bodies of Palestinians, and a hospital has been shelled. We’ll get a report from the ground and get different perspectives on how long Israel’s “Operation Protective Edge” might go on.

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 21, 2014 • 51m Listen

    The carnage continues in Gaza, where some neighborhoods are strewn with the bodies of Palestinians, and a hospital has been shelled. Israeli soldiers have also been killed in a massive assault designed to destroy the underground network protecting rockets still being launched by Hamas. Secretary of State Kerry is on his way to neighboring Egypt, which is trying to negotiate a ceasefire. We’ll get a report from the ground and get different perspectives on how long Israel’s “Operation Protective Edge” might go on.

    Also, Obama pressures Putin to control Russian separatists, and “dark tourism” takes adventurous people to dangerous places.

    Banner Image: The IDF continues to search for hidden terror tunnels in the Gaza Strip, used by Hamas to carry out attacks on Israelis; Credit: Israel Defense Forces

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    3 stories
    1. 1:20

      Obama Pressures Putin to Control Russian Separatists

      Near the site where Malaysian Airlines Flight MH 17 went down last week, combat continues, and pro-Russian separatists are in control. President Obama demanded access to the crash site, saying, "President Putin says that he supports a full and fair investigation and I appreciate those words. But they have to be supported by actions.

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      7 min
    2. 8:07

      Israel Pushes Deeper into Gaza

      When he spoke to reporters this morning, President Obama addressed the crisis in Gaza. He said that Secretary of State John Kerry is seeking Egypt’s help in negotiating a ceasefire.

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      35 min
    3. 43:20

      Dark Tourism

      There’s nothing new about war tourism. European elites came out to watch battles in the 18th and 19th century. Armies gathered at Gettysburg before audiences of spectators. Warfare in the Middle East is now a draw for adventurous tourists.

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      8 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Claire Martin

      Producer, To the Point/Which Way LA?

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 1:207 min

      Obama Pressures Putin to Control Russian Separatists

    2. 8:0735 min

      Israel Pushes Deeper into Gaza

    3. 43:208 min

      Dark Tourism

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