Israel-Gaza battle
Right here’s what’s behind the battle between Israel and Hamas.
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Hostages: Israeli officers say Hamas militants kidnapped about 229 hostages in a extremely organized assault. 4 hostages have been launched — two People and two Israelis — as households maintain on to hope. One launched Israeli hostage recounted the “spiderweb” of Gaza tunnels she was held in.
Humanitarian assist: President Biden has urged officers to permit assist by way of the Rafah border crossing into Gaza, whereas U.S. assist faces hurdles to reaching these in want. The U.N. and different charities are additionally calling for a cease-fire to permit assist to civilians. The U.S. is making ready for mass evacuations of People if the battle in Gaza escalates.
Israeli-Palestinian battle: The Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip has a sophisticated historical past, and its rulers have lengthy been at odds with the Palestinian Authority, the U.S.-backed authorities within the West Financial institution. Here’s a timeline of the Israeli-Palestinian battle.