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Bolivia Cuts Ties with Israel Over Gaza Strikes, Others Recall Envoys

Bolivia said it was severing diplomatic ties with Israel over its "disproportionate" attacks in Gaza, as two other Latin American countries recalled their ambassadors over the mounting humanitarian crisis.

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Israel Rejects Gaza Ceasefire, as Ground Troops Free One Hostage

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu categorically ruled out a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas Monday.

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Israel Tanks Enter Gaza City Fringes as Army Ramps up Assault

Israeli tanks advanced into the fringes of Gaza City, witnesses said, as it ramped up its war on Hamas saying it had killed dozens of militants in hundreds of strikes. 

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Hamas Playing ‘Psychological Games’ Over Gaza Hostages: Israel Minister

Israel accused Hamas of playing "psychological games" over hostages after it offered to free all captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

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Israel Taps Blacklisted Cyber Firms to Track Hostages in Gaza: Report

Israel is reportedly tapping the services of two controversial cyber companies to help track Hamas hostages in the Gaza Strip.

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US Army to Send Iron Dome Batteries Back to Israel: Defense Official

The US Army will return its two Iron Dome batteries to Israel to fortify Jerusalem’s air defenses amid intensified conflict with Hamas.

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Israeli Tanks in Overnight Gaza Raid Ahead of ‘Next Stage’

Israel said a column of tanks and infantry had launched an overnight raid into Hamas-controlled Gaza, striking "numerous" targets before retreating to home soil.

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Israel Struck Lebanon in Retaliation for Missile Launch: Military

The Israeli military said late Wednesday that its aircraft struck at Lebanon in retaliation for the earlier launch of a surface-to-air missile.

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Gaza Ceasefire ‘Only Benefits Hamas,’ Says White House

A full ceasefire in Gaza would only help Hamas as Israel wages an air campaign against the militant group, but humanitarian "pauses" should be considered to let vital aid in, the White House said Tuesday.

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Israel Receives 45th Cargo Plane Loaded With Weapons for Fight Against Hamas

The US has sent a total of 45 military transport aircraft carrying tons of armaments and armored vehicles to Israel amid its ongoing war with Hamas, the Israeli defense ministry confirmed Friday.

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