Israel-Hamas War

The Israel-Hamas war is an ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas terrorist organization based in Gaza. 

Dubbed by the IDF as Operation Swords of Iron, the war kicked off following the October 7 massacre, when Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel on Simchat Torah, murdered at least 1,200 people, and took hundreds of others as hostages. 

Israel's goal in the war is the destruction of Hamas, with the IDF having launched a ground offensive into Gaza for the first time in years.

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A nation in trauma: A tribute to a hero, Oz Daniel

This month, Israel observes Holocaust Remembrance Day and Remembrance Day, mourning Holocaust victims and fallen heroes like Oz Daniel, who was killed on Oct. 7 and abducted to Gaza.

By ROMY LEIBLER/THE MEDIA LINE
14/05/2024

Wanted: A new home base for Hamas

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By ELIAS ZANANIRI/THE MEDIA LINE
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 IDF soldiers gather next to tanks near the Israel-Gaza border, May 8, 2024

Biden administration believes Israel has enough troops to enter Rafah in expansive op. - CNN

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Reflecting on Israel's 76th Independence Day with subdued celebrations amid Israel-Hamas war

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By DEBORAH DANAN/JTA
14/05/2024

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By LUKE TRESS/JTA
14/05/2024
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The Palestinian war plan and the two-state peace delusion

The Palestinian population has been raised on anti-Israel and anti-Jewish/antisemitic propaganda. Their ultimate goal? The eradication of the Jewish state.

By ANTHONY PAMM
14/05/2024

How can I celebrate Israel’s Independence Day when my country is in turmoil?

Rabbi Mikie Goldstein offers a thought-provoking critique of Israel's policies and actions, questioning war strategies, and the true meaning of independence.

By JTA/RABBI MIKIE GOLDSTEIN
14/05/2024

‘There is so much suffering on both sides’, says mother of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Mother of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg Polin urged the US for further involvement in hostage negotiations. She also spoke about the suffering on both sides of the conflict.

By MAARIV
14/05/2024

Top Biden official doubts Israel can achieve 'total victory' in Gaza

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said "I don't think we believe that that is likely or possible and that this looks a lot like situations that we found ourselves in after 9/11..."

By REUTERS
14/05/2024
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