An Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip on Saturday killed five people, including three World Central Kitchen workers. Israel claimed it was targeting a militant involved in an attack on Israel last year. World Central Kitchen expressed sadness and temporarily paused operations in Gaza. The organization, founded by José Andrés, provides food aid during crises. The Israeli military response to the attack has resulted in many Palestinian casualties, with limited aid reaching Gaza due to border restrictions and ongoing conflict.
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One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
At Damascus’ international airport, rebels who marched across Syria now lead security, addressing staff complaints and reassuring workers of a new path forward. In the aftermath of Assad’s fall, the transition has been surprisingly smooth, with minimal violence and looting contained. Despite challenges ahead, rebels aim to govern inclusively, though some Syrians remain wary of hardline Islamist factions within the insurgent forces. Full Article
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