Palestinians fearful, hostage families frustrated, as Israel expands control of Gaza

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The sun sets behind buildings that were destroyed during the Israeli ground and air operations stand in the Gaza Strip as seen from southern Israel, Aug. 7, 2025.

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Palestinians in Gaza are reacting with dread to the announcement that Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City. Also, families of Israeli hostages, as well as those seeking the return of their loved ones’ remains, have responded with deep frustration and a sense of betrayal at the Israeli government. And, Ghana approves the world’s first malaria drug for newborns, marking a breakthrough in infant care. Plus, wildcard Victoria Mboko wins her first Women’s Tennis Association title at the Canadian Open.

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In This Episode

‘We don’t want to think that we’ll be forced to leave,’ laments Gaza mother
0:57
Hostage families frustrated as Israel moves to expand control in Gaza
5:06
A mountain guide takes hikers on less-traveled paths in Lebanon
4:25
Boston festival celebrates Nigeria’s Igbo people
2:57
Ghana approves breakthrough malaria drug for babies — but research is ‘on ice’ amid US funding cuts
Special Coverage
8:19
mRNA vaccine development funding cuts leave $500 million hole in global research
5:45
Weaning Europe off of coal won’t be easy
Special Coverage
10:34
Wildcard Victoria Mboko beats Japan’s Naomi Osaka at Canadian Open
0:48
How activists in Asia have used Western pop culture in their protests
6:56