Israel Hamas War

Hamas releases two Israeli women hostages
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An Israeli military spokesman in a statement on Monday confirmed the release of the two women, identified as Nurit Cooper (80) and Yocheved Lifshitz (85), to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The ICRC took them to the Rafah border, where they were handed over to Israeli officials.
US moves its forces closer to Israel in anticipation of Middle East war escalating
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Some 2,000 troops have been put on alert to move into the Gulf as USS Gerald Ford and USS Eisenhower aircraft carriers with fighter aircraft are moving close to Israeli waters.
Gaza ground offensive must begin sooner rather than later: IDF
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Israel said that its war on Hamas is aimed at destroying the group’s infrastructure, and has vowed to eliminate the entire organization.
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".
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