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For Hamas, Shattering Israel’s Sense of Security Is a Major Goal
Rising domestic pressures and a desire to boost its anti-Israel credentials pushed Hamas to attack and most likely drove its decision to inflict terror.
‘It’s Terrifying’: Residents in Israel’s North Brace for Another Possible Front
The Hamas assault on Israel’s south has inspired new levels of fear among the battle-hardened citizens along the country’s northern border with Lebanon, where another group that has clashed with Israel holds forces.
Family of Thai Worker in Israel Worries About His Fate
Kiattisak Patee has been working on a kibbutz in Israel, and his family fears he may have been taken hostage by Palestinian gunmen.
Bipartisan Group of U.S. Lawmakers Meets With Netanyahu in Israel
A senator and three representatives met with Israel’s prime minister to express solidarity after the attacks by Hamas.
How Israel’s Security Services Failed to Stop Hamas
Israel’s military and espionage services are considered among the world’s best, but on Saturday, operational and intelligence failures led to the worst breach of Israeli defenses in half a century.
After Hamas Massacre in Israel, Scale of Atrocities Grows
As Israeli soldiers regain control of areas near Gaza that came under attack, they are finding evidence seen in videos and photos and confirmed by witness accounts of the massacre of civilians by Hamas gunmen.
Canadians in Israel left with few options as loved ones back in Calgary try to help
Airlines around the world are cancelling flights to and from Tel Aviv amid the rapidly escalating violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip.
Nowhere to Hide in Gaza as Israeli Onslaught Continues
Residents and health authorities say that mosques, hospitals and schools are being targeted by airstrikes.
Israel Retakes Towns Near Gaza as Its Military Readies Major Offensive
“The next step is to move forward, go on the offense,” an Israeli general said, as the country called up more reservists in response to devastating attacks by Palestinian gunmen who killed more than 900 people.