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Up First briefing: Gaza's post-war future; insect-borne disease

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan is in Jerusalem to discuss the future of Gaza with Palestinian and Israeli leaders. Scientists warn of the spread of tropical, insect-borne disease.
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White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan is in Jerusalem to discuss the future of Gaza with PalestinianThe U.S., Israel and Palestinian and Gulf leaders disagree on who should be in charge of the Gaza Strip after the war.

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