Israel Hamas War

Israel deploys 'Iron Sting' to destroy Hamas rocket launchers
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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have already staged 'limited' raids to fight Palestinian gunmen and say they are targeting sites where Hamas are assembling as they prepare to resist a wider Israeli invasion, Daily Mail reported.
Israeli troops can face grueling warfare with Hamas springing traps: Military experts
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Despite its killing of Israeli civilians and its considerable stockpiles of rockets, Hamas remains a political group with a heavily armed militia, Daily Mail reported.
Modi speaks with King Abdullah of Jordan, discusses West Asia crisis
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Both the leaders exchanged views on the developments in West Asia.
222 people abducted by Hamas during deadly assault: Israel military
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“The number is being updated and changed in accordance with intelligence, but also due to the fact there are a considerable number of foreign citizens," CNN quoted IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari as saying to reporters at a press briefing.
Israeli Minister threatens to 'wipe' Iran, Hezbollah 'off the Face of Earth'
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In an interview with the Daily Mail, Economy Minister Nir Barka warned that it would “eliminate Hezbollah” if it follows through on threats to throw its military support behind Hamas, reports The New York Post.
Bringing hostages back home is my top priority: Israeli President
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He made the remarks at the Presidential Palace here on Sunday on Sunday while addressing representatives and family members of those held hostages by the militant group. The meeting was organised by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum which is spearheading the movement to bring back the hostages.
Israel under pressure from allies to delay ground attack until hostages freed
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As for the hundreds of thousands of Israeli Defence Forces reservists along the Gaza border, Lerner said they were "currently being trained, equipped, and also tasked if they need to mobilise with specific tasks that will help us achieve our goal to destroy Hamas once and for all".
Knesset Speaker calls October 7 Hamas attack a 'holocaust'
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Speaking to reporters, he said that Israel will get rid of Hamas just like the Nazis were defeated after the Holocaust. The Speaker visited Kibbutz Beeri, which witnessed bloody mayhem on October 7, along with a delegation of French parliamentarians led by President of the National Assembly of France, Yael Braun-Pivet. 
US concerned over escalating attacks on Americans across Middle East
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“We’re concerned about potential escalation. In fact, what we’re seeing is the prospect of a significant escalation of attacks on our troops and our people throughout the region,” US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told ABC News.
Death toll of Palestinians from Israeli airstrikes on Gaza exceeds 4,600: Ministry
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Meanwhile, 14,245 Palestinians were wounded in the coastal enclave, the Ministry said in a statement.
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