The broad attack by Palestinian militants, which Hamas viewed as mostly successful, revealed some significant failures.
Tag: Gaza Strip
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Fear Grips Israel and Gaza as War Begins
As Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, Israelis huddled in shelters and Gazans flocked to supermarkets, fearing the Israeli military response.
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An Attack From Gaza and an Israeli Declaration of War. Now What?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is being pressured to launch a full-scale invasion that Israeli leaders have been scrupulously avoiding since 2005.
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Israel’s Military Says Hamas Has Taken Hostages
The issue of Israelis in captivity is a deeply emotional and explosive one in Israel, with the government having paid a high price in the past for the return of its citizens.