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As Israelis wait for the hostage release as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal,

a U.S.-backed food program in Gaza that faced international criticism appears

to be shutting down. As Impiers Daniel Estrin reports from Tel Aviv, the future of the Gaza

Humanitarian Foundation is in doubt. According to videos and eyewitness reports in Gaza, the group's

sites have been dismantled and abandoned. The group says there may be

temporary closures, but it hasn't discussed its long-term plans. With a ceasefire in place,

aid and food is expected to flood Gaza now through other channels. The Trump administration helped

set up the GHF food program this year and funded it after Israel blocked food aid leading to widespread starvation.

United Nations officials called the system death traps. Israeli troops were stationed nearby,

and Gaza health officials said troops killed hundreds of Palestinians as they approached the

sites to get food in recent months. Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv. President Trump says he's identified

funds to ensure the active military gets paid this week. The government shutdown meant U.S. soldiers

were at risk to miss their paychecks on Wednesday. And peers Luke Garrett has more.

The Pentagon says soldiers will be paid this week. The department says it found approximately

$8 billion in unused research and development funds from last year. A source not authorized to speak

publicly says these funds will pay U.S. troops if the government doesn't reopen by October 15th.

The recently identified funds would likely only cover military paychecks this

week, leaving future soldier pay uncertain. Democrats and Republicans in Congress remain at

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