'No safe zone': Palestinians treated like 'human pinballs'
Israeli warplanes striking parts of Gaza where Israel told Palestinians to evacuate to.
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Israel battles Hamas near another Gaza hospital sheltering thousands
Israeli forces are pressing their offensive against Hamas in northern Gaza.
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Israel and Hamas ‘close to deal’ to free hostages and pause fighting for 5 days
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