Up First from NPR Gaza Occupation Decision, Redistricting Update, Trump Orders New Census
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Aug 8, 2025 Israel's decision to expand military operations in Gaza raises both strategic and humanitarian concerns, spotlighting the plight of civilians. Meanwhile, a political tug-of-war over redistricting intensifies as lawmakers clash in Texas, highlighting the stakes for future elections. On another front, a controversial proposal by the former president aims to exclude undocumented individuals from the Census, igniting debates about fairness and representation. The show also briefly touches on how technology is evolving modern parenting.
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Israel’s Gaza Control Plan
- Israel's cabinet plans to take control of Gaza City to disarm Hamas and establish security before ending the war.
- Israel aims for a civil administration neither Hamas nor Palestinian Authority, but details remain unclear.
Israelis Divided on Gaza War
- Israeli public opinion is split, with many wanting a ceasefire despite Hamas remaining in power.
- Military officials warn Israel may face a long, costly guerrilla conflict that fractures the country.
Gaza Resident Faces Escalation
- Mahmoud Abdel Salam Ahmed in Gaza City is preparing to flee again after Israel's cabinet decision shocks him.
- Gaza faces extreme danger; over 61,000 Palestinians have died, a third are children, with starvation rampant.