Death toll soars over 1,100 as war rages after Hamas' attack on Israel
Israel says it's "taking more time" than expected to fend off an unprecedented attack by Hamas, as airstrikes and gun battles continued for a third day.
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Death toll soars over 1,100 as war rages after Hamas' attack on Israel
Israel says it's "taking more time" than expected to fend off an unprecedented attack by Hamas, as airstrikes and gun battles continued for a third day.
U.S. sends warships to eastern Mediterranean after Hamas attack
Defense Secretary Austin said Sunday that he has ordered American military ships to move closer to Israel after Hamas' unprecedented attack.
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Israeli general says Hamas crossed "point of no return" with kidnappings
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Death toll soars over 1,100 as war rages after Hamas' attack on Israel
Israel says it's "taking more time" than expected to fend off an unprecedented attack by Hamas, as airstrikes and gun battles continued for a third day.
Israel attacks spark outrage from GOP presidential candidates
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