Two years of war in Gaza, Hot air balloons in Egypt, life in sand in Indonesia

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An AP photographer shares the stories behind some of her most poignant Gaza images

People run for cover during an Israeli airstrike in Gaza

AP photographer Fatima Shbair takes pictures during a protest held outside Gaza City

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Mixed reactions to Trump's bid to deploy troops to more US cities

People relax on a street outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland

Demonstrators stand outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland. Photo: Ethan Swope

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2 years of war between Israel and Hamas bears witness to its horrors

Tourists in a hot air balloon ride fly over the Valley of Kings

People run for cover during an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. Photo: Yousef Al Zanoun

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Indonesia’s village keeps tradition of life on sand

A man smokes a cigarette as he lies on sand in Indonesia

Adnan smokes a cigarette as he lies on sand in Madura Island, Indonesia. Photo: Dita Alangkara

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An AP photographer got word of potential Mideast peace by focusing on a note to the president

Secretary of State Marco Rubio writes a note before handing it to President Donald Trump at the White House

Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds a note before handing it to President Donald Trump during a roundtable meeting at the White House in Washington. Photo: Evan Vucci

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