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Who is Hamas, the militant group that attacked Israel and controls Gaza?
The militant Islamist group that has ruled the Gaza Strip for the last 16 years distinguishes itself by projecting an image as a pragmatic actor alongside its commitment to the complete destruction of the State of Israel
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Scene of Hamas attack on outdoor rave in Israel reveals grim evidence of how slaughter unfolded
The death toll from the party has surpassed 250, and the desperate search for the missing continues amid burned cars, thousands of scattered bullet casings, personal effects, and an overwhelming scent of blood
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Why do Republicans keep falsely claiming Biden helped fund Hamas?
The accusation, which the White House called a lie, is rooted in a deal with Iran last month that resulted in the release of 5 American hostages
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Dems and GOP united on Israel against Hamas, but will gridlock halt progress?
Unlike previous rounds of fighting with the Palestinian group, even progressive lawmakers are supporting Israel, but the caustic atmosphere in Washington could block legislation on military and diplomatic aid.
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A peace activist, a soldier: Stories of Americans missing or dead in Hamas invasion begin to emerge
American stories are taking shape as Israel strives to identify the hundreds of people who are dead and dozens who are missing in Saturday’s attack
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In photos: The world reacts to shocking onset of Israel-Gaza war
Protests in New York City, Israeli flags in Ukraine and extra security at synagogues — this is how the world reacted to the weekend's stunning violence
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Israeli town of Ofakim cleared of terrorists, but blood and shock remain
In the city of 34,000, which was invaded by terrorists from Gaza on Saturday, one resident kept the terrorists out of a shelter using a broken bicycle to barricade the door – so they went next door and took a couple hostage for 20 hours
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What happened in Israel? The Hamas attack, its grim toll and what’s next, explained
Nothing like this has ever happened in Israel, and Israelis are comparing the day to 9/11 — and asking how their vaunted military could have been so unprepared for such a major assault.
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‘Aghast’: Jews and non-Jews react to Hamas attack on Israel
Condemnation of Hamas' attack on Israel was widespread and forceful
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‘They’re shooting at our house’: Eyewitnesses recount horrors following Gazan infiltration
Israeli residents in Gaza border community barricaded themselves into safe rooms on Saturday morning as Hamas militants stormed the kibbutzim
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Lots of Torah, less dialogue: Bezalel Smotrich’s plan to radically change Israel’s character
Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, claims to envision a country of 'fraternal dialogue' — but his actual aims are less conciliatory
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