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Hamas, the Gaza-based Palestinian militant group that mounted a deadly surprise attack on Israel that has killed – at last count – at least 1,200 Israelis, has captured what are estimated to be 150 hostages. Brought back to Gaza, those hostages include children, members of the military and the elderly.…

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The conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates as anticipation of an Israeli ground invasion grows. Senior voters reflect on possibly electing a president their age next year.

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‘There are not two sides,’ said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

The number killed by retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza has risen to 950 while the Israeli death toll is up to 1,200

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The conflict is expected to escalate even further in the coming days. But for now, Hamas sees itself with the upper hand.

Gathered at the Carlton Hotel in Tel Aviv in front of a room full of reporters, the relatives of four American citizens shared their heartbreak as they search for missing loved ones. Andrea Blanco reports