Even in their anguish, these Israeli survivors say invading Gaza won’t help
New York Times: Some Israelis fear their pain is being used to justify attacks on Gaza.
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A ground assault into Gaza is expected in the coming days.
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Opinion: We must not kill Palestinian children to try to protect Israel’s children
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Hastings protest in support of Palestine and ceasefire in Gaza
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Hezbollah and Israel exchange fire amid warnings of a widened war
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Israel strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank as war threatens to ignite other fronts
Israeli warplanes struck targets across Gaza, as well as two airports in Syria.
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in London
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Father of US teen freed by Hamas says she is 'doing very good'
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Rocket from Gaza appeared to go astray, likely caused deadly hospital explosion
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Gaza awaits aid from Egypt as Israel readies troops for ground assault
Israel’s defence minister has told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip.
Is Hamas or Israel guilty of war crimes?
Hamas and Israel have both been accused of breaking international law during the conflict.