Partly cloudy. Gusty winds diminishing after midnight. Low around 40F. NW winds at 20 to 30 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph..
Partly cloudy. Gusty winds diminishing after midnight. Low around 40F. NW winds at 20 to 30 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
Updated: February 19, 2026 @ 3:35 pm
Editor,
The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation issued a dire warning this weekend reporting that Hamas had placed bounties on both American security personnel and Palestinian aid workers, offering cash rewards to anyone who kills them. So, when Hamas alleges casualty figures of its war upon Israel, one must ask this question — shall we include the Hamas-murdered aid workers in that tally?
Scott Abramson
San Mateo
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Thanks for your letter, Mr. Abramson. My bet is that when Hamas includes casualty figures in the war, Hamas includes folks who die from both natural and unnatural causes, regardless of which side incurs them. At this point, I ignore anything coming from Hamas. I only hope Netanyahu is able to finish his mission.
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