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Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod has announced seven new affordable homes will be built on the Cape in three different towns.

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Some of those injured in Gaza while seeking food at distribution sites are sent to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. NPR speaks with Dr. Nick Maynard, a British surgeon volunteering there.