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Hamas surprise attack a ‘historic failure’ for Israeli intelligence services
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel on Saturday, firing thousands of rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israel, as dozens of fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border in several locations by air, land and sea. The offensive caught the country completely off guard and represents a "historic failure" for Israeli intelligence services, according to Middle East expert David Khalfa.
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Russia’s ex-president blames US for Israel-Hamas fighting
Dmitry Medvedev said Washington should have worked to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict instead of supporting Ukraine
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In pictures: Scenes of war and chaos after Hamas launch surprise attack on Israel
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years on Saturday in a surprise multi-pronged assault that saw armed fighters crossing into several Israeli towns by air, land and sea while thousands of rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip.
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Opinion | The ground is cracking under Netanyahu’s feet
Mr. Netanyahu could use the upcoming Knesset recess for talks
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Israel protests ahead of judicial reforms, explained
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Arab governments vote to readmit Syria into Arab League
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Islamic State Leader Killed in Intelligence Operation, Turkey Says
If confirmed, it would be the group’s third leader to die in less than 18 months
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Israel launches strikes on Syria after rocket fire as violence flares
Attacks come amid sharply increased Israel-Palestinian tensions following Israeli raids this week on al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem
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Biden administration report on Afghanistan mostly blames Trump for disastrous withdrawal
A new report published by the Biden administration concludes that the chaotic exit from Kabul is due to a lack of planning by the previous White House following the withdrawal plan Trump had agreed upon with the Taliban.
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