War in the Holy Land: perspective from a Palestinian-American in Illinois
Palestinians fleeing the Israeli ground offensive arrive in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. AP Photo/Hatem Ali
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel says its troops have entered Gaza’s second-largest city as intensified bombardment sends streams of ambulances and cars racing to hospitals with wounded and dead Palestinians. Israel says it aims is to destroy Hamas. Military officials describe the fighting as the most intense since the ground offensive began more than five weeks ago. Heavy firefights are also taking place in northern Gaza. The assault into the south is pushing a new wave of displaced Palestinians and raising alarm from relief groups. - Associated Press, December 5, 2023
A Champaign resident and activist for the rights of Palestinians shares perspectives about two months of war in the Middle East.
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Dua Aldasouqi
Champaign Resident and Palestinian Activist