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Israel's war expansion draws fire from all sides

By Jane Arraf,

Emily Kwong

Published August 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM EDT

Israel says it will take control of Gaza City, where hundreds of thousands of people are sheltering

Jane Arraf

Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.

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Emily Kwong

Emily Kwong (she/her) is the reporter for NPR's daily science podcast, Short Wave. The podcast explores new discoveries, everyday mysteries and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, Monday through Friday.

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