Israel frees prisoners as new East Jerusalem construction announced
Israel released 26 Palestinian inmates amid ongoing peace talks and announced a fresh round of housing construction in East Jerusalem areas claimed by Palestinians. The move drew Palestinian criticism as a possible political gesture to quell domestic opposition to the prisoner release.
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Food stamp cuts hit Friday amid SNAP debate
Washington and Los Angeles report a $5 billion reduction in SNAP benefits, the first across the board cut in decades. With about 48 million Americans on the program, critics warn of harm to vulnerable households as lawmakers seek broader reforms in the farm bill.
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