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Israel's Gaza Military Takeover Sparks Global Outrage

8/9/2025

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Summary

Israel Launches Offensive

Israel's security cabinet has greenlit a bold military takeover of Gaza City, intensifying its clash with Hamas. This move has sparked global outrage, heightening fears of a humanitarian disaster and the fate of hostages. Meanwhile, Egypt and Qatar are striving to broker a ceasefire, stressing the urgency for a new governing body in Gaza.

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Hamas Maintains Control

Despite intense Israeli military pressure, Hamas manages to pay around 30,000 employees in Gaza a mere 20% of their pre-war salaries through covert cash distribution. This irregular support, coupled with taxing traders and selling smuggled goods, deepens the region's poverty while allowing Hamas to maintain its grip amid the ongoing conflict and humanitarian turmoil.

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Israel Launches Offensive

Israel's security cabinet has greenlit a bold military takeover of Gaza City, intensifying its clash with Hamas. This move has sparked global outrage, heightening fears of a humanitarian disaster and the fate of hostages. Meanwhile, Egypt and Qatar are striving to broker a ceasefire, stressing the urgency for a new governing body in Gaza.

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