There are too many greats leaving the Post. Heartbreak drawing.

But I have to acknowledge one of the best editors in American journalism, and certainly the best I’ve ever had. Thank you Lynda Robinson.

As Israel reels, Bibi agrees to share power. From me

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Horrible carnage in a kibbutz where breakfast is still on tables and bodies are all over. Unimaginable what these people endured. w/ Lorenzo Tugnoli

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Man, last month for this dispatch, Hamas political head Basem Naim told us “It has been quiet, but it is beginning to boil.'

And Hamas boasted openly of conducting drills for 'rocket launches, kidnapping soldiers and 'storming settlements.''

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Donkeys are a fixture in Gaza because of the Israeli embargo. Now the embargo, acting on concerns from animal welfare groups, may take them away. W/ Hazem Balousha

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Russia kills at least 51 in Hroza, many of them gathered for a funeral. Read Isabelle Khurshudyan

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This is amazing access to drone warfare from Alex Horton and Serhii Korolchuk Chilling video!

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What a rich and heartening story from Hiba Yazbek هبة يزبك.

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The US allows Israel into to the exclusive visa waiver club. In exchange, travel may get easier for some Palestinians.

“When it’s important to them, the Israelis can make big changes happen.” - Frm Amb Tom Nides

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Incredible. Everyone did everything right.

From Tom Jackman and

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This is the explainer I needed. Thanks Loveday Morris.

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More steps towards escalation in Gaza today since our story yesterday. The first incendiary balloons out of Gaza in two years, followed by Israeli drone strikes on Hamas posts. No reported fatalities.

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With violence soaring in the West Bank, it's been a rare quiet summer in Gaza. That may be changing.

From Gaza W/ Hazem Balousha

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Biden Bibi Boycott Breakthrough

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When will Biden host Bibi? The president is practicing a bit of
dis-plomacy.

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A powerful look at simmering protests in Iran (where IRGC has killed more than 500) a year on, from Miriam Berger. They are waiting for the next spark.

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Up to 20,000 people are feared dead in Libya’s catastrophic floods. Our report from the worst affected city of all, Derna, where we witnessed death and destruction on a massive scale: washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/… Alice Martins.

This afternoon, we began correcting the original sin of The Washington Post's digital existence: no Style section. No way for readers to experience the mix of culture, politics, arts, media and weirdness that has defined Style in print for 50+ years. 1/3 washingtonpost.com/style/

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Still very enjoyable to travel in the more remote parts of the West Bak, Jordan, Lebanon and find addresses by asking folks, through the window, every few blocks. My colleague calls it Arab Google.