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This is a reset BP. Find out more at BP.com forward slash reset. Transition activities such as EV charging, bioenergy and renewables are a much smaller but key part of our business.

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But first...

Crys of joy as Edan Alexander and Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza for 19 months

was reunited with his family.

Many see his release yesterday as a signal that Hamas wants to talk.

The people of Gaza desperately need peace.

This woman says that everyone, young and old, eat only once a day.

One piece of bread divided among them.

Israel has blocked food and medicine from entering Gaza since a ceasefire broke down two months ago.

Last week, the charity World Central Kitchen said it had run out of supplies, yet Israel is expanding its military operations.

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