Israel targets

Hamas leaders

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar as they considered a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Tuesday’s strike on the territory of a U.S. ally marked a stunning escalation and risked upending talks aimed at winding down the war and freeing hostages. Qatar, which has served as a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, condemned the “flagrant violation of all international laws and norms” as smoke rose over its capital, Doha. Hamas said in a statement that its top leaders survived the strike but that five lower-level members were killed, including the son of Hamas’ leader for Gaza.

The White House described the attack as an ‘unfortunate incident’ that didn’t advance peace in the region.

Missouri plans to

redraw districts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican-led House has passed a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts at the urging of President Donald Trump.

The plan approved Tuesday now moves to the state Senate and could give Republicans a shot at winning almost all of Missouri’s U.S. House seats. The mid-decade redistricting is part of an emerging national trend, following similar efforts in Republican-led Texas and Democratic-led California.

Missouri’s plan targets a Kansas City district held by a Democratic congressman by stretching it into rural Republican areas and reducing its minority voters. The Missouri NAACP has sued to try to stop the special legislative session.

Some Chicagoans

change routines

CHICAGO (AP) — As the nation’s third-largest city awaits a much-hyped federal intervention, residents are making changes in their daily routines.

The streets in some of Chicago’s liveliest neighborhoods are quieter, with less foot traffic. Teachers in Chicago Public Schools want online learning for families scared to venture out.

And houses of worship are urging people to carry identification everywhere they go. Fueling Chicagoans’ fear is the lack of information about what the Trump administration plans to do.

Calls to an activists’ emergency hotline to report immigration arrests have jumped in recent days, including details that couldn’t be confirmed or were mistaken.