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Tensions between Israel and Hamas flared up on Sunday, resulting in a series of Israeli airstrikes on Rafah in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. The strikes, which targeted Hamas militants, left at least 35 people dead and numerous others injured, including women and children. The Israeli military justified the strikes as based on precise intelligence and claimed the killing of two senior Hamas officials. The strikes came amid heightened tensions following the International Court of Justice’s order for Israel to cease its operations to protect civilians.

On Thursday, a memorial will be held at the National Cathedral in Washington to pay tribute and honor the seven World Central Kitchen aid workers who lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza earlier this month. Celebrity chef and philanthropist José Andrés, who founded the organization, will speak at the event, while renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma will perform. Notably, Douglas Emhoff, the spouse of Vice President Kamala Harris, and U.S. Assistant Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell will be among the high-profile attendees.