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September 22, 2025

Israel Escalates Bombardment of Gaza City, Killing at Least 61 People in a Day
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In Gaza, Israel is escalating its bombardment of Gaza City as Israel
attempts to destroy the entire city. Officials in Gaza say almost half a
million Palestinians have now been forcibly displaced from the city.
Over the past day, Israel killed at least 61 people as the official
death toll tops 65,300.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration is seeking to send $6 billion in new
weapons to Israel despite a recent United Nations finding that Israel is
committing genocide in Gaza. The proposed arms deal includes 30 Apache
attack helicopters and over 3,000 infantry assault vehicles.

Meanwhile, unions in Italy have launched a one-day general strike to
protest Israel's war on Gaza.


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