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What is Hamas? The group that rules the Gaza Strip has fought several rounds of war with Israel

Hamas has ruled the Gaza Strip since 2007

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Israeli consul general in Chicago calls Hamas attacks ‘unprecedented,’ Israel’s ‘worst day’

Consul General Yinam Cohen says his office has been inundated with calls of support and sympathy since war with Hamas broke out Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 9, 2023

Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt disrupted by Israeli air raids

With Israel declaring ‘total blockade’ of Gaza, crossing with Egypt is single point in and out of besieged enclave.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023

Israeli Defense Minister Orders Closure Of All Supplies In Response To Hamas Infiltration

Israel imposes complete siege on Gaza after Hamas launches surprise attack

Zenger · Oct 9, 2023

Hamas Attack Claims American, Thai, Nepalese, And European Lives

At least 9 Americans among the dead as Hamas assault on Israel leaves a global toll.

Zenger · Oct 9, 2023

UK backing Israel after it declares ‘siege’ on Gaza following Hamas attack

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said Tel Aviv was defending itself against a ‘brutal terrorist attack’.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

The seven key night raids at the centre of the Afghanistan inquiry

UK special forces have been accused of killing ‘innocent civilians’ during the conflict.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Nagorno-Karabakh: What's next for the South Caucasus region following Azerbaijan's aggression against Armenians?

Azerbaijani forces attacked the breakaway and long-disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh in September 2023. Less than a month later, and the region is now all but deserted.

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023

‘My in-laws got stranded on Gaza visit and I fear they won’t survive,’ says Humza Yousaf

His Scotland-based in-laws got stranded during a visit to Gaza. ‘I don’t know whether they will make it through the night,’ he said

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Palestinians in Lebanon ready to fight Israel, if Hezbollah helps them

Palestinian factions in Lebanon need Hezbollah’s support to take on Israel. But Hezbollah’s own next moves are unclear.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023