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Holiday Ginger Cookies Recipe

  Ingredients: - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour - 2 tsp ground ginger - 1 tsp baking soda - 1 tsp ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp ground cloves - 1/4 tsp salt - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 large egg - 1 tbsp water - 1/4 cup molasses - 1/4 cup additional granulated sugar for rolling Instructions: 1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. 3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, water, and molasses, and beat until well combined. 4. Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. 5. Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat. 6. Bake: Place the...

Emergency Crews Recover Bodies in Gaza City Amid Ongoing Negotiations in Egypt

 

In the heart-wrenching aftermath of a two-week offensive, emergency crews in Gaza City are tirelessly recovering bodies from the rubble. Dozens of corpses, including entire families, have been found in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood. The devastation is immense, with homes destroyed and lives lost due to artillery fire and aerial bombardment. Civil defense workers, undeterred by the grim conditions, continue their efforts.

Hospital director Fadel Naem of Al-Ahli Hospital reported that both the deceased and wounded have been brought in from Tel al-Hawa. The hospital resumed operations after evacuations earlier in the week due to the intense fighting. However, some homes remain inaccessible, and the bodies found are often decomposing or partially mauled by dogs.

The situation mirrors that of another Gaza City neighborhood, Shuja’iyyah, where additional bodies were discovered under similar circumstances. Despite evacuation orders, an estimated 300,000 Palestinians still remain in northern Gaza, facing hunger and cramped conditions in tent camps.

Meanwhile, in Cairo, mediators persistently work to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas, seeking a proposal deal that includes a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza. The urgency of these negotiations cannot be overstated, as lives hang in the balance amidst the ongoing conflict.


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