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Israel and Hamas continue to battle, with at least 1,000 dead and warnings of a long war
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Timeline of conflict: Why the 2023 Israeli-Palestinian fighting is among the most brutal in years
In 1917, the British government signaled its support for the establishment of a Jewish state in Israel with the Balfour Declaration.
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What’s behind the violence in Israel and Gaza? Here’s what to know.
The violence erupted suddenly but comes after a year of rising tensions between Israel and Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.
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‘Israel’s 9/11’: Political analysts react to deadly Hamas attack
- Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer said that the “massive attacks by Hamas leadership into Israel … is no less than Israel’s 9/11.”
- The violence has also “poured cold water on the possibility of a fast-tracked Israeli-Saudi normalization process,” said Chatham House’s Sanam Vakil.
- “The Israeli-Hamas War is a logical result of 50 years of failed military policies,” Difference Group’s Dan Steinbock said in an e-mail to CNBC.
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Latest Middle East
‘GATES OF HELL’: Israel vows enemy ‘will pay a price it has never known’
Israel’s Prime Minister has declared the country is “at war” with Palestinian militant group Hamas after a “murderous surprise attack”.
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Hamas claims ‘big number’ of Israeli captives
A senior leader of the militant group has told Al Jazeera that high-ranking officers are among its detainees
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Israel is at war – Netanyahu
Hamas will pay a price like it never knew before, the country's prime minister has warned
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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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Saudis say Palestinians must be part of Israel peace deal, says Blinken
“If [Saudi-Israel normalization] is to move forward, the Palestinian piece is going to be very important too,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
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Russian air strikes in northwest Syria kill two civilians, war monitor says
At least two civilians were killed when Russian air strikes hit an abandoned water pumping station in Syria's rebel-held northwest, rescuers said Wednesday, amid a recent uptick in attacks by Damascus ally Moscow.
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Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards - report
Saudi border guards are accused of the mass killing of migrants along the Yemeni border in a new report by Human Rights Watch.
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Saudis Agree With U.S. on Path to Normalize Kingdom’s Ties With Israel
Officials are negotiating details of agreement they hope to cement within nine-to-12 months, though obstacles remain
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Israel allegedly strikes targets in Damascus, four Syrian soldiers dead - Syrian media
Four other Syrian soldiers were also wounded in the attack.
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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan arrested after court gives 3-year prison sentence
Cricketer-turned-politician, 70, was accused of misusing his premiership to buy and sell gifts
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Is Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu healthy? - opinion
Downplaying or covering up ill health is nothing new. Those in positions of power, such as political leaders, business leaders, and heads of industry, have been doing it since time immemorial.
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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
Air Force pilots and Israel’s biggest trade union threatened strikes over the legislation.
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