Israel opens new aid route as US deadline looms, but crisis worsens
Kissufim crossing for aid to Gaza is opened, but agencies say it's insufficient.
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Israel launched a major air and ground assault in northern Gaza on October 6.
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Israel strike kills 73 Palestinians in northern Gaza
A siege around three hospitals in Gaza has tightened.
Israel drops leaflets over Gaza showing Sinwar’s body
Israeli leaflets warn Gaza: 'Hamas will no longer rule' after chief Yahya Sinwar's death.
The leader of Hamas is Dead. Will the fighting stop?
New York Times: Israel's killing of Hamas leader may create opportunities for truce.
Harrowing drone footage shows Hamas leader's last moments as Israel calls killing 'beginning of the end'
Yahya Sinwar appears to fling a stick at the Israeli drone before the video ends.
Final moments of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
The IDF has released drone footage showing the final moments of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Video / IDF
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was known for his cunning and brutality
New York Times: The leader of Hamas was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza.
Mastermind of October 7 attack killed: Israel claims major blow to Hamas
Hamas has not confirmed the death.
US pressures Israel: increase Gaza aid or risk arms suspension
US is putting pressure on Israel to allow aid through to Gaza.
‘Tragedy in Jabalia’: Gaza man loses more than 10 family members in latest airstrikes
Gaza's civil defence agency said at least 69 people have been killed in latest strikes.
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US troops in Israel: New THAAD system amid Iran tensions
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Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital compound kills four, injures dozens
Israel says the target of the strike was a Hamas command centre at the hospital.