Hope for a ceasefire in Israel-Gaza conflict
Hamas predicts that a ceasefire with Israel is imminent, but Israel has shown no signs of letting up its campaign against targets in Gaza. Both sides will likely continue to fight before a truce is called. And, over the years, the Arctic has become a source of tension between Russia and some NATO countries in the region. Also, bipartisan US lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to do more to protect thousands of Afghans and their families who face deadly threats for their work with Americans and their allies in Afghanistan. And, a nesting crane sighting in Ireland is sparking hope of a resurgence in numbers.