CAIRO (AP) — The Hamas terrorist group says it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal to halt the seven-month war with Israel. Officials now learning Israel said the deal did not meet its “core demands," but would continue negotiations amid current strikes against Hamas in Rafah. U.S. State Department Spokesperson, Matthew Miller, confirmed Hamas issued a response to a "significant offer on the table." On Monday afternoon, the U.S. began reviewing Hamas' response and discussing it with partners - Egypt, Qatar and Israel - Miller explained during Monday's briefing. Read More...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. built temporary pier that had been used to deliver additional humanitarian aid into Gaza was damaged by rough seas and has temporarily suspended operations, three U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The Joint Logistics Over The Shore, or JLOTS, pier only began operations last week and had provided an additional way to get critically needed food to Gaza.
The setback is the latest for the pier, which has already had three U. Read More...
UPDATE | Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Officials with the Somerset County Coroner's Office have identified the victim of Friday's fatal fire at a home along Somerset Pike in Conemaugh Township.
Authorities say the body of 92-year-old Mary Bowser was found inside the home late Friday night/early Saturday morning.
Several area crews were dispatched to the blaze around 8:30 p.m. Friday and officials say firefighters were on scene until approximately 4 a. Read More...
