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Pope demands end to ‘collective punishment’ and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

History's first American pope also called for the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas in southern Israel, and for both sides and international players to end the war.

Here’s a look at why it is so hard to end the war in Gaza

By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press

Critics of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuse him of prolonging the war for political reasons. Netanyahu blames Hamas and says criticism of Israel's wartime conduct is only making the militant group more intransigent.

Israel says its strikes on a Gaza hospital were targeting what it called a Hamas surveillance camera

By Samy Magdy, Wafaa Shurafa, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

he Israeli military says its strike on a Gaza hospital that killed 20 people, including five journalists, was aimed at what military officials believed was a Hamas surveillance camera.

Israel strikes a Gaza hospital twice, killing at least 20, including journalists and rescuers

By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Associated Press

The strikes came as Palestinians in the besieged strip prepare for expanded Israeli military offensive in Gaza City.

Israeli defense minister warns of Gaza City’s destruction unless Hamas yields to his country’s terms

By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Associated Press

Hamas issued a statement that called Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz's comments “a confession of committing a crime that amounts to ethnic cleansing.”…

Israel to mobilize tens of thousands of reservists for expanded Gaza operation

By Melanie Lidman, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the plan, which involves deploying 60,000 reservists and extending service for 20,000 more. This move comes amid international concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where many residents are displaced and facing famine.

Qatar urges a Gaza ceasefire after ‘positive response’ from Hamas

By Sam Metz, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Qatar on Tuesday warned that even if a ceasefire deal is reached, it will not be "instantaneously implemented."…

Heat and thirst drive families in Gaza to drink water that makes them sick

By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Associated Press

The thirst is only growing as a heat wave bears down, with humidity and temperatures in Gaza soaring.

Malnourished kids arrive daily at a Gaza hospital as Netanyahu denies hunger

By Mariam Dagga, Lee Keath, Associated Press

The U.N. says starvation and malnutrition in Gaza are at the highest levels since the war began. The Gaza Health Ministry says 171 people have died of malnutrition-related causes since July 1, a quarter of them children.