Cedar Rapids imam loses family in Gaza amid frontline violence
Cedar Rapids imam Ahmed Elkhaldy, 34, reports three cousins died in Gaza when a building was destroyed by an Israeli weapon. He notes the humanitarian crisis must end and implicates U S supplied arms. Rabbi Aaron Sherman shares sympathy and calls for restraint amid ongoing violence.
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Protests and Vigil Planned Over Gaza Conflict in Cedar Rapids
A noon protest and a 7 30 p m candlelight vigil in downtown Cedar Rapids address the Israeli Gaza conflict. Organizers Sherman and Elkhardy of Children of Abraham call for interfaith action and humanitarian aid pressure on the U S government. They urge mourners to remember Palestinian lives and Israeli victims of Hamas attacks. Contact Kristina Andino at gazcomm.com.
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Israeli Gaza offensive escalates amid rocket attacks and civilian toll
Intensified Gaza rockets target Israeli cities as defense minister vows a war to the bitter end. A bus stop in Ashdod is struck, killing a woman and injuring two others, the first casualties in the city. An Israeli soldier and another civilian are killed in subsequent strikes. Israeli air and naval operations hit hundreds of sites across Gaza, with Hamas and Islamic Jihad claiming casualties among leaders and fighters. International leaders urge cease fire as civilian casualties rise and aid remains perilously low.
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Hamas ceasefire collapse frames regional reactions
The cease-fire with Israel collapsed in November, expiring December 19, prompting Abbas to blame Hamas for a renewed Israeli assault. Demonstrations denounced Israel in Britain, France, and Saudi Arabia. Egypt blocked refugee crossings and clashed with Palestinians at the border.
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