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Israel Strikes Gaza: Ceasefire in Jeopardy

Israel launched airstrikes in southern Gaza after accusing Hamas of attacking its soldiers, marking the first major test of the US brokered ceasefire and raising fears of renewed fighting and wider civilian suffering

Number

68,000 - Reported Palestinian death toll in Gaza

Quote

"It won't be done nicely" — President Donald Trump

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