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Israeli Strike Kills Hundreds in Hospital, Palestinians Say
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Hamas releases first video of a hostage taken to Gaza
As she speaks, loud rumbling can be heard in the background.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Is Israel acting within the laws of war?
Even lawful evacuations and attacks on Hamas will exact a heavy civilian toll in Gaza.
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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
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Iran warns Israel of regional ‘earthquake’
There is still a chance to prevent the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from spilling over, Tehran believes
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Reason Israel’s invasion of Gaza delayed
The Israel Defence Force’s plan to commence “significant military operations” in Gaza has reportedly been delayed
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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.
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'Preparing to die': Palestinians flee as Gaza braces for Israeli ground invasion
Gaza residents flee south after Israel drops leaflets telling them to leave.
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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
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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.
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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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Brutal urban warfare awaits Israel’s army in Gaza
Toppling Hamas might not be possible without an occupation.
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Netanyahu wages war and fights for his own survival
A new emergency cabinet brings military experience, but not necessarily restraint.
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A Hamas leader refuses to admit his group planned to kill civilians
Moussa Abu Marzouk shows no remorse
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Israel responds to Hezbollah attack from Lebanon deploying 'tens of thousands' to northern border
.Hezbollah, whose name means “Party of God" (also spelled Hizballah), is an Iran-backed Shi'a militia group based in Lebanon.
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