Israel news Today - Why Did Hamas Attack?

Israel facing the deadliest attack on its soil officially declared war on Hamas on Sunday.

The conflict's death toll has risen to over 1100 casualties following a surprise assault by the Palestinian

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared the nation for what he described as a "long and challenging" war.

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This declaration came a day after Hamas launched a barrage of thousands of rockets at Israel

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According to sources The Hamas sent a group of fighters who attacked civilians and took more than 100 hostages.

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Israeli soldiers fatally shot several armed individuals who crossed the border from Lebanon.

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On October 9, the United States confirmed the deaths of nine of its citizens in the war

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Major airlines have stopped operating flights to Israel after the country declared war in response to a significant attack by Hamas.

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Israel facing the deadliest attack on its soil officially declared war on Hamas on Sunday.

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The conflict's death toll has risen to over 1100 casualties following a surprise assault by the Palestinian

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared the nation for what he described as a "long and challenging" war.

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This declaration came a day after Hamas launched a barrage of thousands of rockets at Israel

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According to sources The Hamas sent a group of fighters who attacked civilians and took more than 100 hostages.

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Israeli soldiers fatally shot several armed individuals who crossed the border from Lebanon.

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On October 9, the United States confirmed the deaths of nine of its citizens in the war

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Major airlines have stopped operating flights to Israel after the country declared war in response to a significant attack by Hamas.

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