Nixon Joins Lawmakers in Hunger Strike, Demanding Permanent Gaza Cease-fire
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Cynthia Nixon is on a hunger strike to demand a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. She is joining lawmakers striking for up to 5 days.
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Nixon condemns the high civilian death toll in Gaza, saying Biden should "make a cease-fire happen" and allow aid.
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The strike comes amid a pause in Israel-Hamas hostilities, with prisoner exchanges underway.
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Over 240 hostages were originally taken; 50 have been released so far in exchange for 150 prisoners.
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Israel is open to extending the truce and releasing more hostages for Palestinian prisoners, but a senior official said a longer cease-fire is unlikely.