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Will Israel Have To Choose Between Iran Retaliation And Gaza Assault?

Israel has vowed to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack and to send troops into Gaza's overcrowded Rafah area in its war against Hamas, but experts say it cannot achieve both goals simultaneously.

International Business Times

‘Anything could happen’: Gaza Strip left hanging while Israel plots response to Iran’s attack

The strikes ordered by Tehran may have bought Palestinians some time ahead of Israel’s planned ground invasion of Rafah

The Guardian - UK

Israel Delays Ground Offensive In Rafah Amid Iran Tensions

Israel delays Rafah offensive amid Iran tensions. Prime Minister Netanyahu faces pressure over Hamas response.

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‘Sympathy shifted to Israel’: many fear Iran attack has distracted aid effort

The US seems so preoccupied that officials are barely keeping track of shipments they last week said were a priority

The Guardian - UK

Israel Delays Ground Offensive In Rafah Amid Iran's Attack

Israel postpones ground offensive in Rafah after Iran's attack, raising tensions in the Middle East.

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Gazans Flood Road North After 'Open Checkpoint' Rumours

Thousands of Gazans flooded the coast road north on Sunday after hearing that several people managed to cross a closed checkpoint towards Gaza City, despite Israel denying it was open.

International Business Times

Israel's Finance Minister Urges Government To Move On To Rafah

Israel's Finance Minister calls for focus on Rafah, amid tensions and potential Israeli invasion threats. International observers monitor closely.

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It’s not enough to stop an Israeli invasion of Rafah. We need a ceasefire now

Thinking of Rafah as a final ‘red line’ is a mistake’ – the situation in Gaza is already beyond the bitter edges of human cruelty

The Guardian - US

Israel On Alert After Iranian Threat As Gaza War Grinds On

Israel was on alert Thursday after its arch foe Iran threatened reprisals over a strike in Syria this month that killed two Iranian generals, and as the war against Hamas ground on in Gaza.

International Business Times

Hamas Leader Says No Change In Truce Position After Sons Killed

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh insisted that the death of three of his sons in an Israeli air strike would not influence truce talks in Gaza, as bombardments on Thursday rocked the Palestinian territory.

International Business Times

‘This cannot be Eid’: Gaza’s survivors mark the end of Ramadan in the shadow of war

After prayers in the rubble of mosques, Rafah’s 1m displaced Palestinians found little to be festive about amid grief, hunger and danger

The Guardian - UK

A first glimpse of Khan Younis, a Gaza city now lying in ruins

Israeli troops withdrew Sunday from the city after a four-month battle against Hamas. Displaced Palestinians returning there found immense destruction. Most went back to living in tents in Rafah.

WEKU

‘Steadfast despite grief’: Palestinians in Gaza mark solemn Eid al-Fitr

As Israel’s war weighs heavily on them, many Palestinians do not feel joy this Eid but say they still have faith.

Al Jazeera

Israel Bombs Gaza During Muslim Festival Despite US Rebuke

Palestinians gathered for morning prayers on the first day of the Eid al-Fitr holiday amid the ruins of Gaza, which has been devastated by more than six months of war since Hamas's October 7 attacks.

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Gazans Mark 'Saddest' Eid With Little To Celebrate Or Eat

Gazans did their best to celebrate the end of Ramadan in the driving rain on Wednesday, as the war raged on with 14 killed, including children, in a strike on their home, the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said.

Al Jazeera

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 187

Palestinians in Rafah are celebrating Eid al-Fitr with Israeli drones buzzing overhead.

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis live: Israel threatens to strike Iran directly – as it happened

Israel’s foreign minister says Israel will attack Iran directly if Tehran launches an attack from its territory

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Israel's Military Actions In Gaza Raise International Concerns

Updates on Gaza conflict: Israel's plans in Rafah, humanitarian crisis, diplomatic efforts, and military actions.

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Biden Says Israel Making 'Mistake' In Handling Of Gaza War

US President Joe Biden issued some of his sternest criticism yet of Israel's war on Hamas, calling its approach a "mistake" as the country faces a Wednesday court deadline to prove it is not throttling aid to hunger-stricken Gaza.

France 24

Hamas leader Haniyeh says three of his sons killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza

Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed Wednesday in an Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip, relatives and official Hamas media said, with Haniyeh accusing Israel of acting in “the spirit of revenge and murder”. The news comes as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that recognition…

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Biden Administration Dismisses Netanyahu's Ground Offensive Announcement As Bluster

Biden administration skeptical of Netanyahu's planned ground offensive in Rafah, citing lack of clear details.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Wong pushes two-state solution; warning over rightwing extremism; ancient pottery find

Minister calls on Israel to abandon Rafah invasion plan; Asio reports uptick in activity by hate groups; dig discovery may overturn belief Aboriginal Australians did not make ceramics

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Israel Delays Rafah Incursion Planning, No Set Date Yet

Israeli Defense Minister Gallant discusses potential incursion into Rafah with US Secretary of Defense Austin, highlighting civilian protection and ongoing...

Al Jazeera

UK will not block arms sales to Israel, says Foreign Minister David Cameron

British government is coming under growing pressure to halt weapons supplies to Israel as it continues its war on Gaza.

Salon

Netanyahu reaffirms Rafah invasion plans

The Israeli Prime Minister told IDF recruits that the goal is to "eliminate Hamas," despite concern over death toll

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