The Israeli military said the militants were using the hospital as a hideout, without providing evidence. Hamas claimed the 3 men as members, calling the operation ‘a cowardly assassination.’
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Israel military operation destroys a Gaza cemetery. Israel says Hamas used the site to hide a tunnel
The Islamic cemetery and a mosque were destroyed in the process of unearthing tunnels said to be used by Hamas.
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Document spells out allegations against 12 UN employees Israel says participated in Hamas attack
The allegations against staffers with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees prompted Western countries to freeze funds vital for the body, which is a lifeline for desperate Palestinians in Gaza.
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Yemen Houthi rebels fire a missile at U.S. warship, escalating worst Mideast sea conflict in decades
The attack on the destroyer USS Carney marks a further escalation in the biggest confrontation at sea the U.S. Navy has seen in the Middle East in decades.
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Top UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of ordering cease-fire
Friday’s decision is only an interim one; it could take years for the full case brought by South Africa to be considered.
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U.S. and UK sanction 4 Yemeni Houthi leaders over Red Sea shipping attacks
The Houthis have repeatedly launched attacks on ships in the Red Sea since November over Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
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Heavy fighting in Gaza’s second-largest city leaves hundreds of patients stranded in main hospital
In all, some 1.7 million people have been displaced within Gaza.
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21 Israeli troops killed in deadliest attack on military since Gaza offensive began
At least 217 soldiers have been killed since the ground offensive began in late October, according to the military.
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Biden and Netanyahu finally talk after weekslong pause, but their visions for ending Israel-Hamas war still clash
The 2 leaders’ relationship has increasingly shown signs of strain as the Israeli prime minister repeatedly rebuffs the U.S. president’s calls for Palestinian sovereignty.
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Airstrikes on Yemen bring new level of chaos to shipping in southern Red Sea
The U.S. and U.K.’s decision to hit back at Houthi militants has only escalated the chaos across the shipping industry, underscoring the threat of an enduring supply-chain crisis as vessels navigate the crucial trade route.