Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as controversy, concern grow over aid
Israeli strikes kill dozens in the Gaza Strip, including one on a school-turned-shelter, as controversy and concern mount over getting humanitarian aid into the enclave.
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Israel strikes pound Gaza, killing dozens and forcing a main hospital to close
The bloodshed followed the launch of a new Israeli military operation aimed at putting more pressure on Hamas to release hostages.
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Hamas releases U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander
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Trump says fewer than 2 dozen hostages believed to still be alive in Gaza
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Israel plans to expand Gaza war to capture entire Palestinian territory
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Death toll in Gaza rises to 52,000, territory's health ministry says
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Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 10 as mediators work to end war
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Israel probe into deaths of Palestinian medics finds "professional failures"
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