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Hamas Strikes, Israel Responds: Gaza Conflict Escalates

9/9/2025

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Hamas attacked an Israeli tank in Jabalya, Gaza, killing four soldiers with explosives.
Israel's Defense Minister described military actions in Gaza as a "hurricane," claiming the destruction of 30 high-rises targeting Hamas.
A drone attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla's lead boat in Tunisia; all aboard, including Greta Thunberg, are safe.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss Gaza solutions and state recognition.
Syria condemned Israeli airstrikes near Homs and Latakia as violations of sovereignty.
The UK government, per former Foreign Secretary David Lammy, does not view Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide.

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Hamas attacked an Israeli tank in Jabalya, Gaza, killing four soldiers with explosives.
Israel's Defense Minister described military actions in Gaza as a "hurricane," claiming the destruction of 30 high-rises targeting Hamas.
A drone attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla's lead boat in Tunisia; all aboard, including Greta Thunberg, are safe.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss Gaza solutions and state recognition.
Syria condemned Israeli airstrikes near Homs and Latakia as violations of sovereignty.
The UK government, per former Foreign Secretary David Lammy, does not view Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide.