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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.
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 storiesObama 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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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.
Read the story35 minDark 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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