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Israel Prepares Ground Assault Amid Gaza Crisis and Ceasefire Talks

5/18/2025

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Israel gears up for a ground assault in Gaza after airstrikes claimed around 300 lives, intensifying pressure on Hamas to free hostages. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks are reigniting in Qatar, as the world watches closely. John Yang engages with Gerry Shih from The Washington Post to unpack the unfolding crisis.

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Israel gears up for a ground assault in Gaza after airstrikes claimed around 300 lives, intensifying pressure on Hamas to free hostages. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks are reigniting in Qatar, as the world watches closely. John Yang engages with Gerry Shih from The Washington Post to unpack the unfolding crisis.