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Government Shutdown Leaves Millions Hungry as SNAP Benefits Halt

  People wait in line for free food at the World of Life Christian Fellowship International food pantry in the Bronx borough of New York. As the federal government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans have been left without Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits , forcing families to turn to food pantries in record numbers. Across the country, long lines have formed outside community centers, churches, and drive-through food distribution sites as people scramble to replace the groceries they once purchased with federal aid. In cities like Louisville, Kentucky , volunteers handed out boxes of food to cars lined up for blocks, while in the Bronx, New York , pantries reported hundreds more visitors than usual in a single day. For many, SNAP was their primary lifeline, and its sudden suspension has created what food banks are calling an “inevitable crisis.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that funding for SNAP has run out , leaving more than 40 m...

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Israel Approves Ceasefire Deal with Gaza, Hostages to be Released

 

In a significant move towards peace, Israel’s security cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas, paving the way for the release of dozens of hostages held in Gaza. The agreement, which is expected to take effect as early as Sunday, aims to halt the 15-month-long conflict that has caused widespread devastation in Gaza.

Under the terms of the deal, Hamas will release 33 Israeli hostages, including women, children, and elderly men, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The ceasefire is set to begin with a six-week phase, during which Israeli forces will withdraw from several areas, allowing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to return to their homes.

The approval of the ceasefire deal comes after intense negotiations and last-minute complications. Despite opposition from hardliners within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, the deal was ultimately approved by the security cabinet and is now awaiting final approval from the full cabinet.

The ceasefire and hostage release are seen as a crucial step towards easing hostilities in the region and providing much-needed humanitarian relief to the people of Gaza. The international community has welcomed the agreement, hoping it will lead to a lasting peace in the Middle East.




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