2023 Israel–Hamas war
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Hamas Claims Responsibility for Deadly Rocket Attack on Israel-Gaza Crossing, Killing 3 Israeli Soldiers
The armed wing of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has claimed responsibility for a deadly rocket attack on the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza, which Israel said killed three of its soldiers and wounded a dozen others. The attack, which took place on Sunday, has further dimmed hopes for ceasefire talks currently underway in Cairo and has prompted Israel to close the crossing, used to deliver aid into the besieged coastal enclave. The armed wing of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has claimed responsibility for a deadly rocket attack on the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza, which Israel said killed three of its soldiers and wounded a dozen others. The attack, which took place on Sunday, has further dimmed hopes for ceasefire talks currently underway in Cairo and has prompted Israel to close the crossing, used to deliver aid into the besieged coastal enclave. -
Hamas Reviewing New Israeli Ceasefire Proposal as Egypt Intensifies Mediation Efforts in Gaza
Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, announced on Saturday that it is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as Egypt stepped up its efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and prevent a potential Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, announced on Saturday that it is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as Egypt stepped up its efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and prevent a potential Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. -
IDF Admits ‘’Serious Failure" in Deadly Strike on WCK Aid Workers in Gaza, Two Israeli Officers Dismissed, Three Reprimanded
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released the findings of an investigation into a missile strike that killed several World Central Kitchen aid workers in the Gaza Strip, admitting that the incident "should not have occurred" and was the result of a "serious failure due to a mistaken identification." The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released the findings of an investigation into a missile strike that killed several World Central Kitchen aid workers in the Gaza Strip, admitting that the incident "should not have occurred" and was the result of a "serious failure due to a mistaken identification." -
World Central Kitchen Suspends Gaza Operations After Israeli Airstrike Kills 7 Aid Workers, Netanyahu Calls the Killing 'Unintended and Tragic'
Seven aid workers from the disaster relief nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed in an Israeli airstrike, prompting the organization to suspend its operations in the region. Seven aid workers from the disaster relief nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed in an Israeli airstrike, prompting the organization to suspend its operations in the region. -
US Authorizes Billions in Bombs and Fighter Jets for Israel Amidst Gaza Conflict
The United States has authorized the transfer of billions of dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel in recent days, according to two sources familiar with the effort, even as Washington publicly expresses concerns about an anticipated Israeli military offensive in Rafah, a Hamas stronghold in southern Gaza. The United States has authorized the transfer of billions of dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel in recent days, according to two sources familiar with the effort, even as Washington publicly expresses concerns about an anticipated Israeli military offensive in Rafah, a Hamas stronghold in southern Gaza. -
IDF Claims Major Blow Against Hamas with Over 170 Killed, 800 Detained in Al-Shifa Hospital Raid
According to the IDF, over 170 Hamas fighters have been neutralized since Monday, with more than 800 suspects detained in a series of coordinated raids on the hospital and surrounding areas. According to the IDF, over 170 Hamas fighters have been neutralized since Monday, with more than 800 suspects detained in a series of coordinated raids on the hospital and surrounding areas. -
Israeli Military Raids Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, Patients and Medical Staff Trapped
The Israeli military conducted an overnight raid on Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest medical facility in the territory, early Monday morning. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the operation aimed to "thwart terrorist activity" and track down senior Hamas terrorists allegedly hiding inside the building, where displaced civilians have taken shelter. The Israeli military conducted an overnight raid on Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest medical facility in the territory, early Monday morning. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the operation aimed to "thwart terrorist activity" and track down senior Hamas terrorists allegedly hiding inside the building, where displaced civilians have taken shelter. -
U.S. Weighs Response Amid Fears of Israeli Military Action in Gaza’s Rafah
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the White House is reportedly deliberating its course of action should Israel proceed with a military offensive in Rafah, defying explicit cautions from President Joe Biden against such actions without a viable plan to safeguard Palestinian civilians. Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the White House is reportedly deliberating its course of action should Israel proceed with a military offensive in Rafah, defying explicit cautions from President Joe Biden against such actions without a viable plan to safeguard Palestinian civilians. -
Deadly Israeli Strikes Hit Gazans Awaiting Humanitarian Aid and Kill at Least 20, Escalating Crisis
At least 20 people lost their lives and 155 were wounded in Gaza as they awaited food aid, struck by what witnesses describe as tank or artillery fire. At least 20 people lost their lives and 155 were wounded in Gaza as they awaited food aid, struck by what witnesses describe as tank or artillery fire. -
Israeli Drone Strike in Lebanon Targets Hamas Operative, Escalating Regional Tensions
An Israeli drone strike on Wednesday targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon near the city of Tyre, resulting in the death of a Hamas member and a civilian passerby. The operation marks a continuation of Israel's military engagement in the region, which has seen an uptick in hostilities since the Hamas-led incursion into southern Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7. An Israeli drone strike on Wednesday targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon near the city of Tyre, resulting in the death of a Hamas member and a civilian passerby. The operation marks a continuation of Israel's military engagement in the region, which has seen an uptick in hostilities since the Hamas-led incursion into southern Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7.