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Up First briefing: Humanitarian corridors in Gaza; Manchin's Senate seat up for grabs

Israel agrees to let civilians stuck in northern Gaza travel south for several hours each day. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., won't seek reelection, threatening Democrats' narrow Senate majority.
Palestinians with foreign passports wait to cross the Rafah Border Gate into Egypt.

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Tens of thousands of people are fleeing Gazaand Israel has agreed to for several hours each day in what the Israeli government is calling humanitarian corridors. Israel has held brief pauses throughout the week. The journey south is still arduous,

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