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Israel Says Strike Targeted Senior Hamas Commander

Israel said on Monday that an air strike in Gaza over the weekend targeted a senior Hamas militant, but it was unclear whether he was killed.

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US Allies Warn Israel Against ‘Catastrophic’ Rafah Operation

The leaders of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand warned Israel against a potentially "catastrophic" ground offensive in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, amplifying a growing chorus of international concern.

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Egypt Slams Israeli Minister’s Claim It Shares October 7 ‘Responsibility’

Egypt's foreign ministry condemned as "disgraceful" and "irresponsible" comments by Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who claimed Cairo has "considerable responsibility" for Hamas's October 7 attack.

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Israeli Military Calls for Longer Army Service Due to War

Israel's military proposed increasing the country's mandatory enlistment and reserve service commitments "in light of the war's challenges."

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Hamas Conned Unsuspecting Israelis to Transport Weapons: Report

Hamas was able to deceive unsuspecting Israelis to transport their weapons and explosives for use in terror attacks in Israel.

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US Warms to Israel’s Apache Helicopter Request After Initial Denial

Israel’s push for Apache helicopters procurement from the US has reportedly gathered momentum after initial denial.

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Houthis in Moscow Discuss ‘Pressure’ on US, Israel to End Gaza War

A Houthi delegation discussed during a rare visit to Moscow "the need to increase efforts to pressure" the US and Israel to end the Gaza war.

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Tank Shelling Kills Nine at UN Shelter in South Gaza: UN Official

Tank shelling on a UN shelter on Wednesday killed nine people and injured 75 others in Gaza's main southern city of Khan Yunis.

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Israel Says 24 Soldiers Killed in Deadliest Day of Ground War

The Israeli army said Tuesday 24 soldiers had been killed in Gaza the day before, the biggest single-day toll since the start of its ground operation.

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Israel Proposes Two-Month Pause in Fighting as Part of Hostage Deal: Axios

Israel has proposed to Hamas via Qatari and Egyptian mediators a pause in fighting of up to two months as part of a deal to free all the hostages being held in Gaza.

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