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Gingerbread Cookies

These cookies are warmly spiced, with crisp edges and soft centers—perfect for holiday decorating and eating. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar ¾ cup unsulfured molasses 1 large egg Instructions Mix dry ingredients : In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Cream butter & sugar : In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and egg. Combine : Gradually add dry mixture until dough forms. Chill dough : Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Roll & cut : Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Bake : Place on parchment-lined sheets and bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set. Cool & decorate : Let cool com...

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Rafah's Ruins: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds

The city of Rafah, once home to 300,000 residents, now lies in ruins as Israel intensifies its military operations in the Gaza Strip. Explosions echo day and night, leveling homes and displacing thousands. Residents fear that Rafah is being transformed into a "humanitarian zone," described by some as a sealed-off camp.

The ongoing blockade, which began on March 2, has left Gaza's 2.3 million residents without access to food or medical supplies. United Nations agencies warn of impending mass hunger and disease, marking the worst conditions since the conflict began in October 2023.

Efforts to negotiate a ceasefire have stalled, leaving the region in a state of uncertainty. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, the international community faces mounting pressure to address the plight of Gaza's civilians.

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