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12 Oct 2023
As the war between Israel and Hamas enters its sixth day, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening. At least 1,200 people are now confirmed dead in the Palestinian enclave and more than 300,000 displaced as Israel mulls a ground invasion. Washington's top diplomat Antony Blinken is travelling to the Middle East for a trip aimed at demonstrating support for Israel, encouraging the release of hostages and preventing a wider war from breaking out.
11 Oct 2023
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israeli opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid reacted to Hamas's surprise attack on Israel from Gaza. The incursion, which killed hundreds of Israelis, is being called "Israel's 9/11". Hundreds of Palestinians living in Gaza have been killed in retaliatory Israeli air strikes. Asked how he saw the situation playing out, Lapid said "the endgame is, there will be no Hamas in Gaza".
11 Oct 2023
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israeli opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid reacted to Hamas's surprise attack on Israel from Gaza. The incursion, which killed hundreds of Israelis, is being called "Israel's 9/11".
10 Oct 2023
European and American allies have expressed their unquestionable support for Israel. However, from a geopolitical perspective, the latest outbreak of the Middle East conflict may be one challenge too many for the West.
10 Oct 2023
Images and videos have flooded social media showing the Hamas attacks on Israel and vice-versa. We tell you which images are real and which are fake in this edition of Truth or Fake.
10 Oct 2023
After Hamas's attack on Israel, a focus on the normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia has been replaced by renewed Arab support for Palestinians and growing calls for a two-state solution.
9 Oct 2023
The Israeli military has said militant-Islamist Hamas fired rockets from Gaza, and has urged residents around the Gaza Strip to stay in their homes.
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