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Joe Biden steers a risky course after a Gaza hospital blast

The president takes personal charge of diplomacy as he visits Tel Aviv

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Israeli Strike Kills Hundreds in Hospital, Palestinians Say

.Deadly blast comes hours before President Biden is scheduled to arrive in Israel in a show of support.

Hamas releases first video of a hostage taken to Gaza

As she speaks, loud rumbling can be heard in the background.

Israel to invade Gaza after Biden leaves – Der Spiegel

The US president condemned Hamas’ “brutal terrorist attack” as he announced a Wednesday wartime trip to Israel

War in Middle East Challenges Biden’s Defense Strategy

.The U.S. is faced with re-establishing some of its military footprint in a region it has been trying to draw away from.

​Hamas tactic to ‘entrap’ Israeli soldiers ​

The brutal reality of Israel’s descent into Gaza will see it turn into a “city street fight” with “Israelis out for blood”, says experts.

Is Israel acting within the laws of war?

Even lawful evacuations and attacks on Hamas will exact a heavy civilian toll in Gaza.

Israel postpones ground operation in Gaza – NYT

The offensive had been planned for the weekend but was rescheduled due to adverse weather conditions, the newspaper claims

Iran warns Israel of regional ‘earthquake’

There is still a chance to prevent the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from spilling over, Tehran believes

Reason Israel’s invasion of Gaza delayed ​

The Israel Defence Force’s plan to commence “significant military operations” in Gaza has reportedly been delayed

What Was Hamas Thinking?

One of the group’s senior political leaders explains its strategy.

Israel Aims to Destroy Hamas. What Comes Next for Gaza Is Unclear.

Israel is preparing a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip to destroy Hamas. But it hasn’t offered any indication of what could happen next.

'Preparing to die': Palestinians flee as Gaza braces for Israeli ground invasion

Gaza residents flee south after Israel drops leaflets telling them to leave.

Killing civilians is indefensible, whether done by Hamas or Israe

Combatants in this war have a duty not to target innocent people regardless of what they believe ‘the other side’ has done

From 1947 to 2023: Retracing the complex, tragic Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict was reignited once again on October 7 after a surprise offensive launched by Hamas against Israel. In retaliation, Israel ordered air strikes and a "complete siege" of the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run Palestinian enclave. This is a new deadly episode in a conflict that has its roots deep in the mid-20th century. FRANCE 24 traces its history.

By land, sea, air and online: How Hamas used the internet to terrorize Israel

Israel declares war against Hamas after deadly attacks. Here's what to know.

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