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    In call with Blinken, father of killed aid worker urges tougher U.S. stance on Israel in Gaza

    by Stephany Matat Apr 07, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS

    When America's top diplomat called to offer condolences over the killing of his son in the Israeli airstrikes that hit a World Central Kitchen convoy delivering aid in Gaza, John Flickinger knew what he wanted to say.

    The grieving father told Secretary of State that the killings by Israel in the Hamas-run territory must end, and that the United States needs to use its power

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