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Hamas gunmen launched an unprecedented assault on Israel from the Gaza Strip on 7 October, killing 1,200 folks and taking about 240 hostages.
The Israeli army responded with air strikes on Gaza, and launched a floor offensive. Greater than 16,200 folks have been killed in Gaza, in line with the Hamas-run authorities.
Combating resumed final Friday following the tip of a seven-day momentary truce, throughout which Hamas launched greater than 100 hostages in change for 240 Palestinians in Israeli jails.
What’s the aim of Israel’s army operation in Gaza?
Israel Protection…