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Israel responds to Hamas attack with strikes on Gaza

Hundreds killed on both sides as fighting continues in southern Israel

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The Israeli Defense Forces on Sunday local time posted aerial footage of what it said was...
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Map shows the reach of Hamas rocket fire in Israel
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‘We are at war,’ Netanyahu says after surprise Hamas attack

The assault began early Saturday when Hamas launched thousands of rockets toward Israeli cities and sent militants into Israeli territory.

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What’s behind the violence in Israel and Gaza? Here’s what to know.

The violence erupted suddenly but comes after a year of rising tensions between Israel and Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.

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Israeli troops still clearing houses, as strikes hit Gaza Strip

Israeli air force strikes killed about 200 people and injured 1,600, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. Hamas said it has taken “senior officers” hostage.

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