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Israel Strikes Hamas, Hezbollah Following Failed Gaza Launch

1/13/2026

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Israel Strikes Hamas

The Israeli Defense Forces carried January 9 strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.
The strikes were in response to a failed Gaza projectile launch.
The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the elimination of Hamas figures Kamal Abd al-Rahman Muhammad Awad and Ahmad Thabet.
On January 11, an Israeli Defense Forces soldier was wounded in Nablus.
A manhunt for Hamas operative Zaid Haraz began.

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Israel's Military Action

Airstrikes have killed at least 13 people recently amid renewed conflict preparations by Israeli forces and Hamas.
The Israeli Defense Forces plan a ground operation in March, focusing on Gaza City.
Hamas is rebuilding its military capabilities, including tunnel networks, and intensifying recruitment with reports of Iranian funding.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a Board of Peace to oversee Hamas' disarmament.
Netanyahu has ordered the IDF to prepare contingency plans.

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Historical Context

The Six-Day War from June 5-10, 1967, marked a pivotal moment in the Arab-Israeli conflict, as Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Golan Heights from Arab states, including Egypt and Jordan. This conflict, rooted in escalating tensions since the 1949 Armistice Agreements, continues to influence regional dynamics, with groups like Hamas and Hezbollah challenging Israeli sovereignty and prompting ongoing international diplomatic efforts.

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Israel Strikes Hamas

The Israeli Defense Forces carried January 9 strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.
The strikes were in response to a failed Gaza projectile launch.
The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the elimination of Hamas figures Kamal Abd al-Rahman Muhammad Awad and Ahmad Thabet.
On January 11, an Israeli Defense Forces soldier was wounded in Nablus.
A manhunt for Hamas operative Zaid Haraz began.

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